Each Written Computation section - Whole Numbers, Decimals, and Fractions - presents four problems for students to solve. These problems provide a snapshot of students' skills with paper-and-pencil procedures.
We've chosen problems that address students' typical difficulties and common errors. For example, with Whole Numbers, students subtract across zeros and solve a division problem that has a zero in the quotient.
The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics recommends a "balanced combination of procedures and understanding." Together, the results from the interview and written computation give you away to measure students' strengths, weaknesses, and needs.