Washington Mathematics and Placement (WAMAP)

Washington Mathematics Assessment and Placement’s (WAMAP.org) Transition Math Project
WAMAP.org is a dynamic web platform supporting teachers and students across Washington State. Using the IMathAS web assessment software, this interactive site can be used in classroom practices, including drill and practice problems that provide immediate feedback to students; homework assignments and take-home tests; and in-class tests, quizzes and group work.  Many instructors use WAMAP as internal message system, emailing messages to all students, or even communicating specific assignment questions to individuals.  WAMAP contains over 4000 questions ranging from arithmetic to calculus, and teachers can use the website to generate their own questions in a variety of formats, from numerical expressions to multiple choice, and even essays.  Teachers can even use the platform as an integrated grade book, tracking student progress and online assignments. Since its launch in 2006, WAMAP.org has grown tremendously in its popularity, receiving approximately 1 million hits per month, and serving 1 GB of data daily.

WAMAP Partners
In addition to its primary partnership with TMP and Pierce College, WAMAP’s core question library, documentation use guides and template courses were developed with the Washington State Distance Learning Council.

TMP Accomplishments
WAMAP upgrades and user support has evolved as the site has grown.  Teachers can take a free “Teaching with WAMAP” course to maximize and personalize its usability.

WAMAP has been integral to the development of other Phase II partnerships, particularly those developing assessments and senior courses for their region, and in projects supporting grassroots efforts of CTE-Math integration, such as the Pierce County Careers Connection. 

Contact:  David Lippman at dlippman@pierce.ctc.edu

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