Assessment and Achievement Standards of Mathematics Students at Elementary Level in Punjab

Abstract

This research deals with the Development of a Standardized Achievement Test in Mathematicsat Elementary Level. It contains a review of current literature dealing with the decline in mathematics achievement, mathematics assessment, concept development, and the effects of standardized testing. A survey was conducted in elementary schools throughout Punjab Pakistan. The purpose of the survey was to assess teachers' perceptions of how preparation for the major annual standardized achievement test affects the pacing, sequence, and presentation of their mathematics curricula. 1500 from grades 8th completed a limited response questionnaire. The results indicate that a majority of elementary-school students prepare for the standardized achievement test by covering all testable skills by testing time. However, most students feel that preparation for this test has a negative impact on their mathematics programs.