Suggestions for Using MDTP
MDTP provides educators the following resources to help plan and use the MDTP Assessment System.
Aligning MDTP Topics to Standards
MDTP provides an alignment of MDTP Topics from each diagnostic test to the Common Core State Standards to assist LEAs to monitor and report growth. MDTP also offers free training to educators to assist their ability to analyze student readiness and growth in these topics.
- Download MDTP Topic Progressions Towards College Readiness
- Contact your MDTP Regional Office to explore and schedule training opportunities.
Using MDTP Diagnostic Assessments Throughout the Year
Grade 6
The following are recommendations for administering MDTP to students currently in grade 6 mathematics to inform formative cycles of teaching and learning.
6th Grade CC Math - Regular Pathway
| Purpose | Recommended Test | Administer |
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Inform preparedness for the mathematics in the current course Gather baseline data and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Assessment of Preparedness for 6th Grade Mathematics 6M35A20 | Fall Grade 6 |
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Check growth related to intervention focused on identified misconceptions and/or gaps related to grade 6 content |
Assessment of Preparedness for 6th Grade Mathematics 6M35A20 | 2-4 months into Grade 6 |
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Inform preparedness for the mathematics in the next course Inform program reflection and design |
Assessment of Preparedness for 7th Grade Mathematics 7M40A15 | Spring Grade 6 |
6th Grade CC Math - Advanced Grade 6 Content Pathway
| Purpose | Recommended Test | Administer |
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Inform preparedness for the mathematics in the current course Gather baseline data and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Assessment of Preparedness for 7th Grade Mathematics 7M40A15 | Fall Grade 6 |
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Check growth related to intervention focused on identified misconceptions and/or gaps related to grade 6 content |
Assessment of Preparedness for 7th Grade Mathematics 7M40A15 | Mid-Year Grade 6 |
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Inform preparedness for the mathematics in the next course Inform program reflection and design |
Assessment of Preparedness for 8th Grade Mathematics 8M40A15 | Spring Grade 6 |
6th Grade Compacted/Accelerated - Compacted/Accelerated Grade 6 and 7 Content Pathway
| Purpose | Recommended Test | Administer |
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Inform preparedness for the mathematics in the current course Gather baseline data and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Assessment of Preparedness for 7th Grade Mathematics 7M40A15 | Fall Grade 6 |
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Check growth related to intervention focused on identified misconceptions and/or gaps related to grades 6 and 7 content |
Assessment of Preparedness for 7th Grade Mathematics 7M40A15 | Mid-Year Grade 6 |
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Inform preparedness for the mathematics in the next course Inform program reflection and design |
Assessment of Preparedness for 8th Grade Mathematics 8M40A15 | Spring Grade 6 |
Grade 7
The following are recommendations for administering MDTP to students currently in grade 7 mathematics to inform formative cycles of teaching and learning.
7th Grade CC Math - Regular Pathway
| Purpose | Recommended Test | Administer |
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Inform preparedness for the mathematics in the current course Gather baseline data and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Assessment of Preparedness for 7th Grade Mathematics 7M40A15 | Fall Grade 7 |
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Check growth related to intervention focused on identified misconceptions and/or gaps related to grade 7 content |
Assessment of Preparedness for 7th Grade Mathematics 7M40A15 | 2-4 months into Grade 7 |
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Inform preparedness for the mathematics in the next course Inform program reflection and design |
Assessment of Preparedness for 8th Grade Mathematics 8M40A15 | Spring Grade 7 |
Grade 7 Compacted/Accelerated - Compacted/Accelerated Grade 7 and 8 content Pathway
| Purpose | Recommended Test | Administer |
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Inform preparedness for the mathematics in the current course Gather baseline data and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Assessment of Preparedness for 8th Grade Mathematics 8M40A15 | Fall Grade 7 |
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Check growth related to intervention focused on identified misconceptions and/or gaps related to grades 7 and 8 content |
Assessment of Preparedness for 8th Grade Mathematics 8M40A15 | Mid-Year Grade 7 |
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Inform preparedness for the mathematics in the next course Inform program reflection and design |
Algebra/Math 1 Readiness Test AMR45A19 | Spring Grade 7 |
Grade 8
The following are recommendations for administering MDTP to students currently in grade 8 mathematics to inform formative cycles of teaching and learning.
8th Grade CC Math - Regular Pathway
| Purpose | Recommended Test | Administer |
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Inform preparedness for the mathematics in the current course Gather baseline data and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Assessment of Preparedness for 8th Grade Mathematics 8M40A15 | Fall Grade 8 |
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Check growth related to intervention focused on identified misconceptions and/or gaps related to Grade 8 content |
Assessment of Preparedness for 8th Grade Mathematics 8M40A15 | 2-4 months into Grade 8 |
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Provides one of multiple measures to inform geometry or integrated second year course options. Inform program reflection and design |
9th Grade Assessment 9A40A19 | Spring Grade 8 |
Grade 8 Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1 in - Compacted/Accelerated (Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1) Pathway
| Purpose | Recommended Test | Administer |
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Inform readiness for the mathematics in the current course Gather baseline data and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1 Readiness Test AMR45A19 | Fall Grade 8 |
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Check growth related to intervention focused on identified misconceptions and/or gaps related to Algebra 1 content or |
Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1 Readiness Test AMR45A19 | 2-4 months into Grade 8 |
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Gather baseline data for next course readiness and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Geometry Readiness GR45A19 or Integrated Second Year Readiness ISR45A20 |
Mid-Year Grade 8 |
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Provides one of multiple measures to inform geometry or integrated second year course options. Inform program reflection and design |
Geometry Assessment GA40D19 or Integrated Second Year Assessment ISA40D19 | Spring Grade 8 |
Algebra 1 or Integrated Math I
The following are recommendations for administering MDTP to students currently in Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1 to inform formative cycles of teaching and learning.
Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1 - Regular Pathway
| Purpose | Recommended Test | Administer |
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Inform readiness for the mathematics in the current course Gather baseline data and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1 Readiness Test AMR45A19 | Fall Algebra 1/IM1 |
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Check growth related to intervention focused on identified misconceptions and/or gaps related to Algebra 1 content or |
Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1 Readiness Test AMR45A19 | 2-4 months into Algebra 1/IM1 |
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Gather baseline data for next course readiness and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Geometry Readiness GR45A19 or Integrated Second Year Mathematics Test ISR45A20 | Mid-Year Algebra 1/IM1 |
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Inform readiness for Geometry or Integrated Math II Readiness Check growth from mid-year testing Inform program reflection and design |
Geometry Readiness GR45A19 or Integrated Second Year Readiness Test ISR45A20 |
Spring Algebra 1/IM1 |
Advanced Algebra 1 or Advanced Integrated Math 1 - Compacted/Accelerated Pathway
| Purpose | Recommended Test | Administer |
|
Inform readiness for the mathematics in the current course Gather baseline data and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1 Readiness Test AMR4519 | Fall Algebra 1/IM1 |
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Check growth related to intervention focused on identified misconceptions and/or gaps related to Algebra 1 content or |
Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1 Readiness Test AMR4519 | 2-4 months into Algebra 1/IM1 |
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Gather baseline data for next course readiness and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Geometry Readiness Test GR45A19 or Integrated Second Year Readiness Test ISR45A20 | Mid-Year Algebra 1/IM1 |
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Inform readiness for Advanced Geometry or Advanced Integrated Math II Check growth from mid-year testing Inform program reflection and design |
Geometry Readiness Test GR45A19 or Integrated Second Year Readiness Test ISR45A20 | Spring Algebra 1/IM1 |
Geometry or Integrated Math 2
The following are recommendations for administering MDTP to students currently in Geometry or Integrated Math 2 to inform formative cycles of teaching and learning.
Geometry or Integrated Math 2 - Regular Pathway
| Purpose | Recommended Test | Administer |
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Inform readiness for the mathematics in the current course Gather baseline data and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Geometry Readiness Test GR45A19 or Integrated Second Year Readiness Test ISR45A20 |
Fall Geometry/IM2 |
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Check growth related to intervention focused on identified misconceptions and/or gaps related to Geometry or Integrated II content or |
Geometry Readiness GR45A19 or Integrated Second Year Readiness ISR45A20 | 2-4 months into Geometry/IM2 |
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Gather baseline data for next course readiness and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Second Year Algebra Readiness SR45A19 or Integrated Third Year Readiness ITR45A20 | Mid-Year Geometry/IM2 |
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Inform readiness for Algebra II or Integrated Math III Check growth from mid-year testing Inform program reflection and design |
Second Year Algebra Readiness Test SR45A19 or Integrated Third Year Readiness Test ITR45A20 | Spring Geometry/IM2 |
Advanced Geometry or Advanced Integrated Math 2 - Advanced/Accelerated Pathway
| Purpose | Recommended Test | Administer |
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Inform readiness for the mathematics in the current course Gather baseline data and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Geometry Readiness GR45A19 or Integrated Second Year Readiness Test ISR45A20 | Fall Geometry/IM2 |
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Check growth related to intervention focused on identified misconceptions and/or gaps related to Geometry or Integrated II content or |
Geometry Readiness GR45A19 or Integrated Second Year Readiness Test ISR45A20 | 2-4 months into Geometry/IM2 |
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Gather baseline data for next course readiness and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Second Year Algebra Readiness Test SR45A19 or Integrated Third Year Readiness Test ITR45A20 |
Mid-Year Geometry/IM2 |
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Inform readiness for Advanced Algebra II or Advanced Integrated Math III Check growth from mid-year testing Inform program reflection and design |
Second Year Algebra Readiness SR45A19 or Integrated Third Year Readiness Test ITR45A20 |
Spring Geometry/IM2 |
Algebra II or Integrated Math 3
The following are recommendations for administering MDTP to students currently in Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 to inform formative cycles of teaching and learning.
Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 - Regular Pathway
| Purpose | Recommended Test | Administer |
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Inform readiness for the mathematics in the current course Gather baseline data and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Integrated Third Year Readiness Test ITR45A20 | Fall Algebra 2/IM3 |
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Check growth related to intervention focused on identified misconceptions and/or gaps related to Algebra II or Integrated III content |
Integrated Third Year Readiness Test ITR45A20 | 2-4 months into Algebra 2/IM3 |
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Inform readiness for Precalculus or other Inform program reflection and design |
Precalculus Readiness Field Test PR45D21 Mathematical Analysis Readiness Test MR45A08 | Spring Algebra 2/IM3 |
Advanced Algebra 2 or Advanced Integrated Math 3 - Advanced (includes Pre-calculus topics) Pathway
| Purpose | Recommended Test | Administer |
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Inform readiness for the mathematics in the current course Gather baseline data and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Second Year Algebra Readiness Test SR45A19 or Integrated Third Year Readiness Test ITR45A20 |
Fall Algebra 2/IM3 |
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Check growth related to intervention focused on identified misconceptions and/or gaps related to Algebra II or Integrated III content or |
Second Year Algebra Readiness Test SR45A19 or Integrated Third Year Readiness Test ITR45A20 |
2-4 months into Algebra 2/IM3 |
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Check on readiness for Precalculus topics |
Precalculus Readiness Field Test PR45D21 or Mathematical Analysis Readiness Test MR45A08 | Mid-Year Algebra 2/IM3 |
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Inform readiness for Calculus or Precalculus Inform program reflection and design |
Calculus Readiness CR45A12 | Spring Algebra 2/IM3 |
Precalculus or Calculus
The following are recommendations for administering MDTP to students currently in Precalculus or Calculus to inform formative cycles of teaching and learning.
Precalculus or Math Analysis - Regular/Honors Pathway
| Purpose | Recommended Test | Administer |
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Inform readiness for the mathematics in the current course Gather baseline data and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Precalculus Readiness Field Test PR45D21 or Mathematical Analysis Readiness Test MR45A08 | Fall Precalculus/MA |
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Check growth related to intervention focused on identified misconceptions and/or gaps related to Precalculus or Math Analysis content or |
Precalculus Readiness Field Test PR45D21 or Mathematical Analysis Readiness Test MR45A08 | 2-4 months into Precalculus/MA |
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Check on readiness for Calculus topics |
Calculus Readiness Test CR45A12 | Mid-Year Precalculus/MA |
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Inform readiness for Calculus or other course options Inform program reflection and design |
Calculus Readiness Test CR45A12 | Spring Precalculus/MA |
Calculus - AP or Non-AP Pathway
| Purpose | Recommended Test | Administer |
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Inform readiness for the mathematics in the current course Gather baseline data and identify strengths, misconceptions, and gaps |
Calculus Readiness Test CR45A12 | Fall Calculus |
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Check growth related to intervention focused on identified misconceptions and/or gaps related to Calculus |
Calculus Readiness Test CR45A12 | 2-4 months into Calculus |
View suggestions for all grade levels and courses in one document here.
Administering MDTP for End-of-Year State Required Testing
Middle School Grades 5-8
Articulation from Elementary to Middle School or Middle School to High School
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Course |
Pathway |
Purpose |
Recommended Test |
Administer |
|
Grade 5 CC Math |
Advanced Compacted Accelerated |
One of multiple measures to inform preparedness for the mathematics in the next course Inform program reflection and design |
Assessment of Preparedness for 7th Grade Mathematics 7M40A15 |
Spring Grade 5 |
|
Grade 5 CC Math |
Regular |
Inform preparedness for the mathematics in the next course Inform program reflection and design |
Assessment of Preparedness for 6th Grade Mathematics 6M35A20 |
Spring Grade 5 |
|
Grade 8 CC Math |
Regular |
One of multiple measures to inform 9th grade course options Inform program reflection and design |
9th Grade Assessment 9A40A19 |
Spring Grade 8 |
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Grade 8 Algebra 1 |
Advanced Compacted Accelerated |
One of multiple measures to inform readiness for Geometry Inform program reflection and design |
Geometry Readiness Test GA40D19 |
Spring Grade 8 |
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Grade 8 Integrated 1
|
Advanced Compacted Accelerated |
One of multiple measures to inform readiness for integrated second year Inform program reflection and design |
Integrated Second Year Readiness Test ISR45A20 |
Spring Grade 8 |
High School Students in 11th Grade Math Coursework
|
Course |
Pathway |
Purpose |
Recommended Test |
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Algebra II |
Regular (or) Advanced Accelerated |
Inform readiness for Precalculus, Math Analysis, or Trigonometry Check growth from mid-year testing Inform program reflection and design |
Precalculus Readiness Field Test PR45D20 |
|
Integrated Math III |
Regular (or) Advanced Accelerated |
Inform preparedness for Precalculus, Math Analysis, or Trigonometry Inform program reflection and design |
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Precalculus |
Regular (or) Honors Advanced Accelerated |
Inform preparedness for Calculus Inform program reflection and design |
Calculus Readiness Test CR45A12 |
View suggestions for all grade levels and courses in one document here.
