MDTP California State University, San Bernardino
MDTP California State University, San Bernardino
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| Welcome to the California State University, San Bernardino area site for the
Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project
Our MissionMDTP is a service that develops, distributes, scores, and reports the results of tests that measure student readiness for mathematics courses from first year algebra to calculus.
MDTP’s primary goal is to help teachers prepare students for further study in mathematics by identifying the strengths and weaknesses in students’ math skills and concepts.
MDTP Tests
MDTP provides testing materials, scoring results, and written response items to teachers in California schools. MDTP site personnel are always available to help teachers, departments, and districts analyze and interpret test results. MDTP also publishes newsletters, holds regional conferences to discuss curricular issues, and serves as a clearinghouse helping to provide information about materials and programs designed to strengthen mathematics education in California.
MDTP provides services to California teachers of grades 6-12 free of charge. This includes both testing materials and scoring services for multiple choice tests.
Each test contains material that is essential for continued success in subsequent mathematics courses. The tests help identify particular topics in which students need better understanding and skill; however, the tests are not comprehensive mastery tests. Appropriate use of the tests and their results will enable more students to succeed in more mathematics. These tests are used to help advise entering students at many college campuses in California.
MDTP tests are multiple choice tests. Most MDTP tests may be given in one class period. Each option or distracter is chosen with care. A review of the wrong responses can often indicate to teachers where their students are making errors in their solutions.
In addition to these tests, MDTP has made several written response items, complete with essence statements and scoring rubrics, available for teachers to copy and use in their classrooms.
Student answer sheets are scored at various MDTP sites around the state and detailed diagnostic test results are returned to students and teachers.
Project personnel are available to support teachers in interpreting and responding to test results.
Our ThanksThis web site was developed with the support of the Regents of the University of California, The Trustees of the California State University, the California Academic Partnership Program, and Department of Mathematics at California State University, San Bernardino.
Contact InformationTelephone (909) 537-7670
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Send mail to lhartson@csusb.edu with questions or comments about this web site.© 1998 MDTP
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