Source 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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Source 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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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
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Source 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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Source 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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Source 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
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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
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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
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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
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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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