K-2 Connections Sampler

start with pre-test screening Manipulative version. The manipulative test is designed to be administered one-one-one to students who are not yet ready for a paper-and-pencil exam. Complete instructions (and a list of materials needed) are in the Teacher Manual. The manipulative version of the assessment is supportedby scripted instructions toguide both teacher and student. E XAMPLE L EARNING O BJECTIVE : SORT BY ATTRIBUTE start with pre-test screening Paper-and-pencil version. The paper-and-pencil test is designed to be administered to a small group of students or to the whole class, depending on the writing competence of the students. Scripted instructions are found in the Teacher Manual. E XAMPLE L EARNING O BJECTIVE : SORT BY ATTRIBUTE P R E - K I N D E R G A R T E N Screening and Formative Assessment instructions for Manipulative Test Pre-KindergartenManipulative-BasedScreening Instructions ✿ PK-13 sort by attribute Display 4 bears of the same color—3 small bears and 1 large bear. Say: Showme the bear that is different. paper-and-pencil Pre-Test Pre-KindergartenPre-Screening ©MathTeachersPress, Inc.Reproduction by anymeans is strictly prohibited. 45 Assessment Name ________________________________________________________________ ✿ 25 ✿ PK-13 sort by attribute Display 4 bears of the same color—3 small bears and 1 large bear. Say: Showme the bear that is different. Formative assessment identifies weaknesses in keymath concepts or supporting skills, and provides teachers with the information they need to target instruction for individual students, small groups, and theclassasawhole. The Pre-Kindergarten screening may be administered as a manipulative-based test or as a paper-and-pencil test for those students who are not prepared to use paper and pencil. instructions for paper-and-pencil Pre-Test Pre-KindergartenPre-Screening Instructions andAnswers Pre-KindergartenPre-Screening Name ________________________________________________________________ PK-13 Put your finger on the flower. Look at the buttons under the flower.Mark anX on the button that is different. PK-13 Put your finger on the flower. Look at the buttons under the flower.Mark anX on the button that is different.