CBMmath Concepts and Applications (CAP) is one of three types of FAST curriculum-based measurement (CBM) for math. The others are CBMmath Automaticity and CBMmath Process. CBMmath CAP (K-8) evaluates students' skills for solving complex and multi-step math problems.
Overview
CBMmath CAP is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for kindergarten through grade 8. It measures math concepts and applications, and includes items that cover skills from computation fact fluency to multi-step algebra problems. CBMmath CAP is an entirely online assessment; students log into the FastBridge website to complete it. The time required for this assessment varies by grade and whether it is used for screening or progress monitoring, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes.
Grade Level | Screening Times | Progress Monitoring Times |
K - 3rd | 15 minutes | 15 minutes |
4th - 5th | 20 minutes | 15 minutes |
6th - 8th | 30 minutes | 20 minutes |
Students complete up to 20 math problems by selecting one of four answer choices. Students can also have the question re-read by clicking on a headphone picture at the top of the page.
This assessment requires the sound to be on.
Scores
CBMmath CAP scoring does not take into account whether a student took shorter or longer than the time allotted per grade level. Scoring assumes the student took the full length of time, which is then calculated to items correct per 10 minutes.
Items include both number and word-based problems that require the student to apply math facts and procedures. Student answers are scored automatically, and are available for immediate teacher review.