Epsilon Readiness Assessment

Introduction:

Students who are ready for Epsilon:

• can comfortably add or subtract multiple-digit numbers, using regrouping as necessary
• can demonstrate a division problem by drawing a diagram
• can give the quotients for single-digit division facts from memory
• can comfortably multiply multiple-digit numbers, regrouping as necessary
• can comfortably divide multiple-digit numbers with remainders
• can determine and apply the operation(s) needed to solve a word problem

Preparing for the Assessment:

You will need the following items:

• pencil with eraser
• extra paper for calculation, if desired

Calculators are not permitted. Gather these materials before you begin.

Student Portion:

Print out a copy of the Epsilon Readiness Assessment. The printed part of the assessment is to be completed independently by the student and should take approximately 20 minutes. Be sure to keep track of the actual time your student spends on this part of the assessment. You may attempt to clarify the wording of a question if your student does not understand, but you should not answer specific questions asking how to solve a particular problem.

When your student has completed his work on paper, come back to the computer to complete the rest of the assessment.

Instructor Portion:

Use this tool as an opportunity to help you determine your student’s understanding of the concepts.

For each problem, first check to see if the student answered it correctly. Then ask your student to explain to you how he arrived at each of his answers, or “teach back” the solution. Based on your student’s response, choose the statement(s) that most accurately describe how your student solved the problem. (IMPORTANT: Several of the questions require multiple responses. Be sure to mark ALL appropriate responses.)