This formative assessment gives teachers a quick look at student performance on basic algebraic expression/verbal expressions. Students will review "the sum of", 'the difference of", addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. Basic review of vocabulary is also provided in section 2 via fill in the blank format. Ideas for administering this formative assessment are provided to invite collaboration and rich verbal discussions. The two sections can be split up to become part of a a math centers activity.

This assessment may be used with ELL and LD students to review basic information with students and to familiarize them with assessment format.