Targeting Math Skills TaMaS:

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Targeting Math Skills (TaMaS)

• A Math Diagnostic and Prescriptive Prototype
• By
• Andy Azwell

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Design Model for TaMaS

• Rapid prototype model
• Designed to develop a small scale, working model
• Demonstrate its feasibility and viability

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Reason for TaMaS Project

• No child left behind
• Kansas state math assessment
• Teachers need for current information about
  students math skills

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Goals of TaMaS Project

• collect current data math strengths and
  weaknesses.
• supply teachers with data supported information
  better instructional decisions.
• provide students with data-driven learning
  activities that improve deficient math standards.

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Three Component Parts of TaMaS

• Assessment component
• Teacher component
• Student component

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Points Learned During Project

• Have a sound plan to follow.
• Understand the magnitude of different projects.
• Utilize the right type of development tool and
  platform.