Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core, Grades K-2: 20 Formative Assessment Probes

Get to the core of your students’ understanding of math!

Quickly and reliably identify your primary students’ math knowledge with these convenient and easy-to-implement diagnostic tools! Tobey and Fagan provide 25 new assessments specifically for Grades K–2 and directly aligned with the Common Core. Organized by strand, the probes will enable you to:

• Quickly and objectively evaluate each child’s prior knowledge of basic math and numeracy
• Systematically address common mistakes and obstacles before they become long-term problems
• Make sound instructional choices to improve all students’ math skills