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Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP) by MARS: Shell Center, University of Nottingham & UC Berkeley

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

"Ponzi" Pyramid Schemes

This task asks students to examine a pyramid scheme, caluclate the first tier profits, and explain what could go wrong. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Scoring Rubric
3. Scored Student Work
4. Unscored Student Work

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Bowland Maths (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
6, 7, 8

110 Years On

This task uses mathematical reasoning to estimate the number of descendants a girl who lived 110 years ago might have today.

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task

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Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
8

1995 TIMSS Grade 8 Mathematics Set

The 1995 TIMSS Grade 8 Mathematics Set  covers the content domains of  measurement, estimation, and number sense, geometry, fractions and proportionality, whole numbers, patterns, relations, and functions, and data representation, analysis, and probability, and the cognitive domain of knowing, using complex procedures, performing routine procedures, and solving problems.

This task includes:

  • 23 free-response style questions
  • multiple choice questions

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Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
8

1999 TIMSS Grade 8 Mathematics Set

The 1999 TIMSS Grade 8 Mathematics Set  covers the content domains of algebra, measurement, geometry, fractions and number sense, and data representation, analysis, and probability, and the cognitive domain of knowing, using routine procedures, investigating and problem solving, mathematical reasoning, and communicating.

This task includes:

  • 12 free-response style questions
  • multiple choice questions

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Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
4

2003 TIMSS Grade 4 Mathematics Set

The 2003 TIMSS Grade 4 Mathematics Set  covers the content domains of patterns and relationships, geometry, data, measurement, and number, and cognitive domains of knowing facts and procedures, using concepts, solving routine problems, and reasoning.

This task includes:

  • 26 free-response style questions
  • multiple choice questions

Source
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
4

2003 TIMSS Grade 4 Science Set

The 2003 TIMSS Grade 4 Science Set  covers the content domains of life science, physical science (chemistry and physics), and Earth science, and the cognitive domains of factual knowledge, conceptual understanding, and reasoning and analysis.

This task includes:

  • 24 free-response style questions
  • multiple choice questions

Source
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
8

2003 TIMSS Grade 8 Mathematics Set

The 2003 TIMSS Grade 8 Mathematics Set covers the content domains of patterns and relationships, geometry, data, measurement, and number, and cognitive domains of knowing facts and procedures, using concepts, solving routine problems, and reasoning.

This task includes:

  • 20 free-response style questions
  • multiple choice questions

Source
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
8

2003 TIMSS Grade 8 Science Set

The 2003 TIMSS Grade 8 Science Set  covers the content domains of life science, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and Earth science, and the cognitive domains of factual knowledge, conceptual understanding, and reasoning and analysis.

This task includes:

  • 28 free-response style questions
  • multiple choice questions

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Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS)

Subject
English Language Arts

Grade Level
4

2011 PIRLS Assessmen

The 2011 PIRLS Assessment contains 4 reading passages and 44 test questions with their answers. Two of the reading passages were used to assess students’ reading for literary experience, and two were used to assess students' reading to acquired and use information.

  • 24 open-ended questions
  • multiple choice questions
  • scoring guide

Source
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
4

2011 TIMSS Grade 4 Mathematics Set

The 2011 TIMSS Grade 4 Mathematics Set  covers the domains of numbers, geometric shapes and measures, and data display.

This task includes:

  • 27 free-response style questions
  • multiple choice questions

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