Algebra I is a pivotal course in a student's mathematical journey, and schools frequently spend a lot of time determining which students are ready for Algebra. The best way to ensure students are ready for Algebra I is to leverage an algebra readiness assessment, which can support educators with placement, intervention, and differentiation.

 

Also, watch Determine Algebra Readiness with the Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test | Handout Make sure they're ready in one easy step with the research-based Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test (IAAT^™). In one class period, identify:

• Students who are ready for Algebra I
• Students who need extra support
• Which standards are strong and which need more attention

Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test (IAAT^™) assesses students' readiness for Algebra I and identifies students who need extra support and intervention prior to taking algebra courses. Research demonstrates that IAAT results correlate with Algebra 1 course grades and lower Algebra attrition rates. IAAT is available for paper/pencil administration and is now available for online testing through EdAssess in the EdPower platform.

Designed and Developed to NCTM Standards

IAAT provides educators with a valid and reliable measure of algebra readiness designed and developed to NCTM standards. The exam i organized into four parts:

• Part One: Pre-Algebraic Number Skills and Concepts: Assesses how well students understand the mathematical skills and concepts necessary to succeed in an algebra course
• Part Two: Interpreting Mathematical Information: Assesses how well students can learn new materials presented in graphs or text
• Part Three: Representing Relationships: Assesses students' abilities to find formulas for numberical relationships
• Part Four: Using Symbols: Assesses how well student understand important algebraic symbols and their use

Features and Benefits:

• Alignment to the most recent National Council of Teacher of Mathematics (NCTM) standards ensures the skills assessed are relevant to today's Algebra curriculum
• Two parallel forms are ideal for pre- and post-testing
• Administration takes only fifty minutes – just one class period
• Online testing and reporting provides convenient results for large or small groups of students

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