Assessing Math Concepts (AMC) is a continuum of formative assessments and professional development to deepen teachers' understanding of the Critical Learning Phases and their understanding of the mathematics they teach.

The short inetrview assessments are a cohesive look at the development of students' understanding of core math concepts. They are not a random collection of questions focused on a child's ability to get right answers. The information gathered from the assessments help teachers pinpoint what each child knows and still needs to learn. They are not about "helping children be right," but about uncovering what they need regarding instruction.

Assess the Critical Mathematical Concepts

• Assessing Math Concepts is a continuum of nine assessment books that focus on the core mathematical concepts that students need to know.
  
  
• Each assessment book includes a thorough explanation of of the concept, explicit instructions for giving the assessment, and a sample student interview.
  
  
• Assessments are carried out in short one-on-one student interviews.
  
  
• Results can be captured using paper Student Interview Forms or with AMC Anywhere, the Palm component of Assessing Math Concepts.
  
  
• Identifies the "Critical Learning Phases" in order to develop strong foundational mathematics needed to be successful in elementary and middle school and beyond.
  
  
• Supports Response to Intervention Initiatives.
  
  
• Provides a systematic way of interpreting student performance so that teachers can truly target instruction.
  
  
• Links assessment results to Kathy Richardson's Developing Number Concepts curriculum for instruction.

The Math Perspectives Assessing Math Concepts (AMC) Institute is designed for teachers, math coaches, math coordinators, teacher-leaders, professional developers and other educators who support professional development of kindergarten through third grade teachers of mathematics. AMC is an in-depth study of how children learn number concepts. Participants spend the week immersed in looking at children’s thinking and learning to identify students' instructional needs.

Participants learn to use the Assessing Math Concepts assessments developed by Kathy Richardson and how to help teachers use the assessments to inform instruction in their classrooms.