Your pupils just may know more than you think they do! A pre-test assesses their ability to solve and write equations. It includes simple quadratic and cubic equations as well. 

Concepts

solving equations, writing equations, cube roots, square roots

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask pupils to rate their familiarity with each problem as they take the test
• Use the same test at the end of the unit to gauge learning progress

Classroom Considerations

• The performance on the pre-test should guide decisions on future instruction
• Test indicates pupils do not need to use a calculator; it may be beneficial to grade the test before and after pupils have been allowed to use a calculator
• Resource begins an eight-part series of lessons

Pros

• Test has a good assortment of questions with multiple opportunities for individuals to show proficiency
• Student copy of the test includes point totals and point breakdowns

Cons

• Progression of the questions seems fast

Common Core

8.EE.A.2 8.EE.C.7.a 8.EE.C.7.b