The Goals Index

First In Math Introduces A Single Metric
For Measuring Balanced Skills: The Goals Index

EASTON, PA—Designed with input from teachers and administrators, a new assessment tool has been added to the arsenal educators have at their disposal—the Goals Index.

First In Math Goals Index assessment tool

The default category is Elementary; toggle to view Intermediate or Advanced data.

The Goals Index is a single metric that measures four critical areas of math skills students need to master: Activity (persistence in practice), Fact Fluency, Word Problem Fluency, and Procedural Fluency. Each category carries equal weight, and contributes 25 points toward the overall Goal Index maximum of 100 points.

The Goals Index is displayed at the top of the various Goals pages at the classroom (Team Goals), School and District levels. An updated Player Goals page will be launched shortly. Goals Index information is beautifully summarized in a circular graphic that displays data visually, showing the overall Goals Index number in the center and each category’s contribution around the circle.

“The main Goals Index Hub graphic makes it easy to see, at a glance, program status—and then allows users to access very detailed information with just a few clicks,” explains Executive VP Nan Ronis.

The Goals Index is offered in four grade classifications: Early (grades K, 1, 2); Elementary (grades 3, 4); Intermediate (grades 5, 6); and Advanced (grade 7, 8). Each grade classification measures grade-appropriate mathematics skills.

New Goals pages highlight detailed actionable assessment data of the four major categories of the Goals Index.

If you are a teacher or administrator with detailed questions about the Goals Index, please contact us at 800-242-4542.


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