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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

Source
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

1995 TIMSS Advanced Mathematics Set

The 1995 TIMSS Advanced Mathematics Set covers the content domains of geometry, algebra, and calculus, and the cognitive domains of knowing, reasoning, and applying.

This task includes:

  • 13 free-response style questions
  • multiple choice questions

Source
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12

2008 TIMSS Advanced Mathematics Set

The 2008 TIMSS Advanced Mathematics Set covers the content domains of geometry, algebra, and calculus, and the cognitive domains of knowing, reasoning, and applying.

This task includes:

  • 15 free-response style questions
  • multiple choice questions
  • Item parameters
  • Item information

Source
Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10

2009 Reading Questions

The 2009 Reading Questions includes nine print reading units and three electronic reading units. The print reading tasks assess students' competencies in reading printed texts and the electronic reading tasks assess their competencies in reading electronic texts. These PISA tasks examine how well prepared students are for life beyond school, rather than focusing on testing how well students have learned the school curriculum. 

The reading questions include:

  • 9 open-ended questions
  • multiple choice questions
  • rubric

Source
Cambridge Assessments (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10

2011 Mathematics D (Calculator Version) Specimen Paper

The 2011 Mathematics D (Calculator Version) Specimen Paper is a released Cambridge O Level assessment. The assessment is designed to give student s a variety of ways to show their knowledge and skills and contains free-response questions. The assessment tests the ability of students to:

  • Recognize the appropriate mathematical procedures for a given situation 
  • Perform calculations by suitable methods, with and without a calculating aid
  • Use the common systems of units
  • Estimate, approximate and use appropriate degrees of accuracy
  • Interpret, use and present information in written, graphical, diagrammatic and tabular forms
  • Use geometrical instruments
  • Recognize and apply spatial relationships in two and three dimensions
  • Recognize patterns and structures in a variety of situations and form and justify generalizations 
  • Understand and use mathematical language and symbols and present mathematical arguments in a logical and clear fashion
  • Apply and interpret Mathematics in a variety of situations, including daily life
  • Formulate problems into mathematical terms, select, apply and communicate appropriate techniques of solution and interpret the solutions in terms of the problems.

This assessment includes:

  • 11 free-response style questions

Source
Cambridge Assessments (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10

2012 International Mathematics Question Paper 1 (Cambridge IQCSE)

The 2012 International Mathematics Question Paper 1 is a released Cambridge IGCSE assessment. The assessment is designed to give student s a variety of ways to show their knowledge and skills and contains free-response questions. The assessment tests student's ability to:

  • know and apply concepts from all the aspects of mathematics listed in the specification
  • apply combinations of mathematical skills and techniques to solve a problem
  • solve a problem by investigation, analysis, the use of deductive skills and the application of an appropriate strategy
  • recognize patterns and structures and so form generalizations
  • draw logical conclusions from information and understand the significance of mathematical or statistical results
  • use spatial relationships in solving problems
  • use the concepts of mathematical modeling to describe a real-life situation and draw conclusions
  • organize, interpret and present information in written, tabular, graphical and diagrammatic forms; 9. use statistical techniques to explore relationships in the real world
  • communicate mathematical work using the correct mathematical notation and terminology, logical argument, diagrams and graphs
  • make effective use of technology
  • estimate and work to appropriate degrees of accuracy

This assessment includes:

Source
Cambridge Assessments (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10

2012 International Mathematics Question Paper 2 (Cambridge IQCSE)

The 2012 International Mathematics Question Paper 2 is a released Cambridge IGCSE assessment. The assessment is designed to give student s a variety of ways to show their knowledge and skills and contains free-response questions. The assessment tests student's ability to:

  • know and apply concepts from all the aspects of mathematics listed in the specification
  • apply combinations of mathematical skills and techniques to solve a problem
  • solve a problem by investigation, analysis, the use of deductive skills and the application of an appropriate strategy
  • recognize patterns and structures and so form generalizations
  • draw logical conclusions from information and understand the significance of mathematical or statistical results
  • use spatial relationships in solving problems
  • use the concepts of mathematical modeling to describe a real-life situation and draw conclusions
  • organize, interpret and present information in written, tabular, graphical and diagrammatic forms; 9. use statistical techniques to explore relationships in the real world
  • communicate mathematical work using the correct mathematical notation and terminology, logical argument, diagrams and graphs
  • make effective use of technology
  • estimate and work to appropriate degrees of accuracy

This assessment includes:

Source
Cambridge Assessments (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10

2012 International Mathematics Question Paper 3 (Cambridge IQCSE)

The 2012 International Mathematics Question Paper 3 is a released Cambridge IGCSE assessment. The assessment is designed to give student s a variety of ways to show their knowledge and skills and contains free-response questions. The assessment tests student's ability to:

  • know and apply concepts from all the aspects of mathematics listed in the specification
  • apply combinations of mathematical skills and techniques to solve a problem
  • solve a problem by investigation, analysis, the use of deductive skills and the application of an appropriate strategy
  • recognize patterns and structures and so form generalizations
  • draw logical conclusions from information and understand the significance of mathematical or statistical results
  • use spatial relationships in solving problems
  • use the concepts of mathematical modeling to describe a real-life situation and draw conclusions
  • organize, interpret and present information in written, tabular, graphical and diagrammatic forms; 9. use statistical techniques to explore relationships in the real world
  • communicate mathematical work using the correct mathematical notation and terminology, logical argument, diagrams and graphs
  • make effective use of technology
  • estimate and work to appropriate degrees of accuracy

This assessment includes:

Source
Cambridge Assessments (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10

2012 International Mathematics Question Paper 4 (Cambridge IQCSE)

The 2012 International Mathematics Question Paper 4 is a released Cambridge IGCSE assessment. The assessment is designed to give student s a variety of ways to show their knowledge and skills and contains free-response questions. The assessment tests student's ability to:

  • know and apply concepts from all the aspects of mathematics listed in the specification
  • apply combinations of mathematical skills and techniques to solve a problem
  • solve a problem by investigation, analysis, the use of deductive skills and the application of an appropriate strategy
  • recognize patterns and structures and so form generalizations
  • draw logical conclusions from information and understand the significance of mathematical or statistical results
  • use spatial relationships in solving problems
  • use the concepts of mathematical modeling to describe a real-life situation and draw conclusions
  • organize, interpret and present information in written, tabular, graphical and diagrammatic forms; 9. use statistical techniques to explore relationships in the real world
  • communicate mathematical work using the correct mathematical notation and terminology, logical argument, diagrams and graphs
  • make effective use of technology
  • estimate and work to appropriate degrees of accuracy

This assessment includes:

Source
Cambridge Assessments (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
9, 10

2012 International Mathematics Question Paper 5 (Cambridge IQCSE)

The 2012 International Mathematics Question Paper 5 is a released Cambridge IGCSE assessment. The assessment is designed to give student s a variety of ways to show their knowledge and skills and contains free-response questions. The assessment tests student's ability to:

  • know and apply concepts from all the aspects of mathematics listed in the specification
  • apply combinations of mathematical skills and techniques to solve a problem
  • solve a problem by investigation, analysis, the use of deductive skills and the application of an appropriate strategy
  • recognize patterns and structures and so form generalizations
  • draw logical conclusions from information and understand the significance of mathematical or statistical results
  • use spatial relationships in solving problems
  • use the concepts of mathematical modeling to describe a real-life situation and draw conclusions
  • organize, interpret and present information in written, tabular, graphical and diagrammatic forms; 9. use statistical techniques to explore relationships in the real world
  • communicate mathematical work using the correct mathematical notation and terminology, logical argument, diagrams and graphs
  • make effective use of technology
  • estimate and work to appropriate degrees of accuracy

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