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Expanding the CBAL Mathematics Assessments to Elementary Grades: The Development of a Competency Model and a Rational Number Learning Progression CBAL

Author(s):
Arieli-Attali, Meirav; Cayton-Hodges, Gabrielle A.
Publication Year:
2014
Report Number:
RR-14-08
Source:
ETS Research Report
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
41
Subject/Key Words:
Competency Model, Mathematics Assessment, Cognitively Based Assessment of, for, and as Learning (CBAL), Elementary Education, Common Core State Standards, Learning Progression

Abstract

Elementary mathematical understanding, specifically that of rational numbers, is viewed as fundamental and critical to developing future knowledge and skill in middle and high school mathematics and therefore essential for success in the 21st century world. The competency model and the rational number LP serve as the conceptual basis for developing and connecting summative and formative assessment as well as professional support materials for Grades 3–5. We report here on the development process of these models and future implications for task development.

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