Math Mastery Assessment

SuccessMaker Math follows the basic philosophy of a probability-based assessment (the likelihood that the student will get the next question correct). If this likelihood is higher than a certain threshold value, then the student is judged to have Mastered the objective. When assessing mastery, the formula explicitly weighs the following factors:

  • Pattern of correct/incorrect answers giving the greatest weight to the most recent responses

  • Likelihood of a lucky guess

  • Difficulty of the exercise

  • Significance of the exercise (the degree of relatedness to a terminal objective)

Math Targeted Lessons

When the online program identifies students needing additional instructional support with a concept, SuccessMaker Math automatically suggests small groups and provides point-of-use targeted lessons in English and Spanish. These lessons can be used with the whole-class, small group, or one-on-one to provide intervention, add enrichment, or for additional practice. Targeted Print Lessons are available digitally or for purchase in print. The Teacher Resource Guide provides point-of-use teaching strategies to support teachers in delivering targeted small group instruction.

SuccessMaker Math Targeted Print Lessons (available in Spanish) include:

  • Addition and Subtraction

  • Multiplication and Division

  • Fractions and Decimals

  • Ratios and Equations

Math Course Content and Organization