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Junior Assessment of Mathematics (JAM) |
| Assessment Area |
Mathematics- Multi-strand
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| Year level |
0-3 |
| NZ origin? |
Yes |
| Standardised? |
No |
| Administration to individual or group? |
Individual Individual interviews |
| What does it assess? |
Achievement in relation to levels one and two of the New Zealand curriculum and the mathematics standards for years 1-3 for number strategies, number knowledge, algebra, geometry, and measurement. |
| Purpose |
JAM is designed to support an Overall Teacher Judgment for National Standards. The number modules replace the diagnostic interview (NumPA). It does not assess all strands or all concepts in the mathematics knowledge domains or strands. |
| Validity |
Items are tested for content validity.
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| Reliability |
There is evidence of test/retest reliability. |
| What measures does it give? |
Curriculum levels and mathematics standards are given, as well as Number Framework stages where relevant. |
| How long does it take to administer? |
The time taken will vary depending on the student being interviewed and how many modules are being tested at the time. There are eleven modules, which can be used separately or combined, as needed. It is not expected that a student will complete the entire interview in one sitting.
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| How much training is needed? |
Some training in test administration and assessment. |
| Scoring and data analysis |
A curriculum level/Number Framework stage is identified. A record sheet for each student tracks progress and will highlight key learning areas.
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| Does it provide 'what next' strategies? |
Yes , there are activities for the various stages available at the nzmaths website. |
| Is it available in te reo Maori? |
No |
| Cost? |
No cost. The necessary materials can be accessed from the nzmaths website. |
| Author, date of publication and publisher |
Ministry of Education, 2011. Updates made in 2014 and 2015. |
| Availability |
Materials are available from the NZMaths website. Hard copies can be ordered from Down the Back of the Chair. |
| Further Information |
The eleven modules in the interview are each made up of a series of questions that increase in difficulty for Number Strategies, Number Knowledge, Patterns, Shape, and Length. Students move through these questions until an appropriate learning stage is determined for each module.
The assessment materials include:
- the series of questions to ask
- instructions outlining the actions to take, the words to say, and the decisions to make at key points in the assessment
- recording sheets to document student responses.
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