What is UncoverMath?

Interview Assessments that Reveal the Strengths of Young Mathematicians

UncoverMath is a developmentally appropriate, interview-based math assessment designed specifically for students in transitional kindergarten through second grade. This innovative tool not only uncovers and highlights individual student math strengths but also serves as a comprehensive district benchmark and formative classroom assessment system.

By providing insights into young students’ mathematical thinking, UncoverMath facilitates targeted instruction and enhances learning outcomes. Additionally, it functions as a valuable instrument for professional learning, empowering educators to deepen their understanding of math instruction and better support their students’ diverse needs.

What are the Key Benefits of a

Strength-Based Assessment?

Reveals and reports what students CAN do

Views learning as a progression, and honors math development

Shifts perceptions of students’ abilities, and challenges deficit beliefs

Recommends next steps that build on students’ strengths

What Makes UncoverMath Unique?

Measures Early Math Development

UncoverMath captures the stories of our youngest mathematicians, revealing their thinking and measuring their strengths.

Individualizes Assessment

UncoverMath provides individual interviews, creating an opportunity for teachers to notice student strengths that are often missed in group settings.

Generates Actionable Data and Provides Instructional Next Steps

UncoverMath collects and reports the strength of students’ mathematical thinking, including goals and targeted math experiences.  UncoverMath also links engaging and targeted math experiences to each student’s goals.

Values Home Language and Culture

UncoverMath values home language and integrates students’ life experiences.

Monitors Growth

Tracks student growth within and across years, and provides leadership with comprehensive information about student strengths

Elicits Joy

Brings surprise and laughter to both teachers and students through a sequence of interactive games, tasks, and math problems

Strengthens Teaching

Grows knowledge and practice through the interview process, a professional learning video library, and other educative features

Empowers Students and Families

Includes opportunities for students to set goals and track progress; provides personalized links for supporting student learning at home

Fits into Classroom Life

Each interview is 10-15 minutes, utilizes concrete materials, and is administered by the teacher through a digital dashboard

Aligns with Research and Standards

Maps onto research-based numeric reasoning developmental continuums, Common Core Math Content Standards, and the DRDP

San Diego Unified District

“As you observe [the interviews], all you see is joyful interacting.  You see smiling, you see laughing, you see kids really caring about what it is that they’re trying to do. [Teachers] are so focused on the student that they’re really able to bring about the joy in learning in every single interaction.  I think it is so beautiful.”

Kathleen Gallagher | Principal, Baker Elementary
San Diego Unified School District