MFAS At-a-Glance
Math Formative Assessment System
•	Who is it for?
o	All educators teaching a math course in Florida.
o	Administrators and curriculum leaders responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring instructional plans.

•	What is it?
o	Formative assessments for K-8, Algebra and Geometry
o	Formative assessment is a process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students’ achievement of intended instructional outcomes. (McManus, 2008, p.3)

•	How will it help me?
o	Formative assessment is a process and is designed to be ongoing.
o	Formative assessment should be embedded in regular instruction to be effective.
o	The objective is to provide feedback to both the teacher and the student.
o	The goal is to adjust instruction, based on the feedback gathered, to meet students’ specific learning needs.

•	How do I access it?
o	www.CPALMS.org/resource/mfas.aspx
o	Or go to www.CPALMS.org, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Math Formative Assessment System.
o	Or you may find it as a resource by typing in individual math Florida standards.