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Mathematics Web Resources


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These sites contain sample assessment items that can be used to help prepare students for LEAP 21 and GEE 21, along with other valuable resources for mathematics teachers.


Sample Assessment Items from Other States

Illinois Standards Achievement Test: Sample Math Materials
Sample multiple choice and open-ended items for grades 3, 5, 8, and 10

Kentucky Released Multiple Choice/Open Response Items
Released Items from Kentucky's state assessment for grades 4, 8, and 11 (On main page, search on "Mathematics released test items.")

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System
Released items and sample student work for grades 4, 8, and 10

Missouri Assessment Program
Released items for grades 4, 8, and 10

Released TAAS Tests and End-of-Course Examinations
Connecticut Department of Education - Mathematics Curriculum
At this site you may view or download the Connecticut Mathematics Framework, which has wonderful classroom activity and sample student work. This site also has links to information and released items from the Connecticut state assessment.


Other Sources for Assessment Items

International Sources of Assessment Tasks
This page contains links to international sources for mathematics items.

Japanese Math Challenge
Problems from Japan's Junior High School Mathematics placement test. This test is given to 12-year-olds, and each section of the full test consists of 225 story problems. Students are given a time limit ranging from 1 to 5 minutes for each problem. If completed within the time provided, the 225 story problems require over 8 hours to complete.

National Research Center for International Mathematics and Science Study
This site has contains TIMSS items.

NAEP
This site has a searchable database of NAEP items with some sample student work and data on each item.


Resources for Mathematics Teachers

Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
Information on mathematics and science resources, important topics related to mathematics and science education reform, and links to excellent websites.

The Math Forum
The one website that every math teacher uses! It is sponsored by NSF and hosted by Swarthmore College.

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Illuminations
This site is designed to "illuminate" the NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. On the site you will find interactive multimedia math lessons, reflection activities based on video vignettes of teaching and learning for professional development purposes, Web resources, and an interactive version of PSSM.

Louisiana Systemic Initiatives Program: Mathematics
Figure This! Math Challenges for Families
Funded by USDE and developed by NCTM, this site provides wonderful math activities for families to do at home, but they can also be used in the classroom.

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Carolyn Sessions  
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