Group Mathematics Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation (GMADE)

The GMADE (Group Mathematics Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation) is a diagnostic mathematics test sold by Pearson that measures individual student skills in the main areas of math. The assesmsent aligns with standards by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and can be used for growth monitoring, strengths and areas for improvement identification, and student placement.

Content

Sub-Category
Domains
Operations & Algebraic Thinking,
Number & Operations in Base Ten,
Measurement & Data,
Geometry,
Statistics & Probability,
Number & Operations—Fractions,
Ratios & Proportional Relationships,
Expressions & Equations,
Functions,
The Number System,
Counting & Cardinality
Grades
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade
Respondent
Student

Administration Information

Length
50-90 minutes
Qualifications

Purchasing requires Pearson Qualification Level B

Administration
Computer,
Paper

Access and Use

Price

Kits starting at $135

Contact

Pearson: 800-328-5999

Open Access
No
Use in Research

Jitendra, A. K., Harwell, M. R., Dupuis, D. N., Karl, S. R., Lein, A. E., Simonson, G., & Slater, S. C. (2015). Effects of a Research-Based Intervention to Improve Seventh-Grade Students' Proportional Problem Solving: A Cluster Randomized Trial. Journal of Educational Psychology, 107(4), 1019-1034. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000039

Psychometrics

Scoring
Computer scoring,
Manual scoring
Referencing
Norm-referenced
Psychometric References

Must contact publisher

Additional resource:

Savage, C. (2022). Considerations for use of middle grades mathematics assessments. EdInstruments Brief, Annenberg Institute for School Reform, Brown University. https://edinstruments.org/resources/middle-grades-mathematics-assessmen…

National Comparison
Yes
Item Type
Multiple choice

Psychometric Considerations

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