The following links provide additional information concerning the Algebra Readiness Initiative and participation in the online testing.
VIDEO – Using the Algebra Readiness Diagnostic Test
A series of videos designed to assist those using the Algebra Readiness Diagnostic Test (ARDT) for the first time, as well as a refresher for veteran users.
ARDT Summer 2008 Workshop Manual (PDF)
The 2008 summer workshops highlighted changes to the ARDT that will be ready for the 2008-2009 school year. The manual explains those changes along with the basics about using ARDT.
ARI Curriculum Companion
This guide is a compilation of lessons that ARI tutors may use with their students. These lessons are listed by SOL so that they easily correlate to the ARDT individual student strength and weakness report.
Frequently
Asked Questions About the ARDT
This Word document answers many questions that have been raised
by users in Virginia school divisions concerning the Algebra
Readiness Initiative and the ARDT.
ARDT
Web Site
This is the ARDT site where teachers/tutors and administrators in the Algebra Readiness Initiative can access the revised ARDT system.
Superintendent's
Certification Form (Word document)
School
divisions may opt to use a diagnostic test other than the
ARDT. This form will certify that the test meets the specified
criteria. Please return this form to the Department of Education.
Superintendent's
Memos
A list of superintendent's memos addressing issues related to
the Algebra Readiness Initiative.
ARDT Annual End-of-Year Report
(Word Doc)
School divisions that use the ARDT are not required to submit
an end-of-year report. The ARDT system will provide the Department
of Education with the required data. However, school divisions
that opt to use locally developed or selected diagnostic tests
are required to submit this annual report.
Algebra Readiness Initiative(PowerPoint)
This PowerPoint document gives an overview of the Algebra Readiness
Initiative.
"At-A-Glance" Algebra Readiness Initiative Checklist (Word doc)
A successful intervention program is comprehensive, intensive, assesses frequently, and addresses the individual needs of the students. The points on this resource checklist are research-based guidelines that translate the components of a successful program for at-risk students into guidance for setting up an algebra readiness classroom.
Below is a list of phone numbers and personnel contact information for providing help with various issues pertaining to the Algebra Readiness Initiative and the ARDT system: