The Department of Education is creating six mathematics assessments for use in algebra I, algebra II and geometry courses. There will be a mid-year, or semester, test and end-of-year test for each course.

Developed by a committee of experienced high school mathematics teachers, the assessments have been aligned to the state’s revised mathematics content standards. The objective tests are intended to be used as a summative assessment. Each test should require approximately 90 minutes for completion, including administrative time.

Tests should available in mid-October and will be sent to school test coordinators. They are intended to be secured tests for use within schools, to help with curriculum alignment as well as with assessment of student performance in the courses. Hard copies of the tests will be sent to each school, and electronic copies of the tests will later be made available in a non-alterable PDF version.For further information, contact Anne Thompson at (605) 773-3247. anne.thompson@state.sd.us