Feifer Assessment of Mathematics (FAM)

Examines the underlying neurodevelopmental processes that support proficient math skills.

By Steven G. Feifer, DEd; Professional Manual by Steven G. Feifer, DEd, and Heddy Kovach Clark, PhD.

The FAM Helps You Identify the Specific Subtype of Dyscalculia and Recommends Math Interventions

The FAM is a comprehensive assessment of mathematics designed to examine the underlying neurodevelopmental processes that support the acquisition of proficient math skills. It is unique in that it helps you identify specific subtypes of dyscalculia to help inform intervention decision-making.

Features and Benefits:

• Comprises 19 individual subtests measuring various aspects of math fact retrieval, numeric and spatial memory, perceptual estimation skills, linguistic math concepts, and core number sense development.
• Assists practitioners in not only determining the presence of a general math learning disability (MLD) but also in determining the specific subtype of dyscalculia in order to better inform intervention decision-making.
• Can be used in conjunction with more traditional achievement tests (e.g., the AAB) that measure overall math performance.
• Based on a neuropsychological paradigm, which dictates that multiple neural pathways underscore various cognitive processes used in mathematical problem solving.
• Examinees in prekindergarten take nine subtests, examinees in kindergarten to Grade 2 take 14 subtests, and examinees in Grade 3 to college take 18 subtests.
• Score online via PARiConnect: The FAM Interpretive Report on PARiConnect provides scores for all 19 subtests and includes detailed interpretations of index, index discrepancy, and subtest scores along with targeted math interventions based on current research tailored to the student's age and FAM scores. (Online scoring must be purchased through PARiConnect)

Quickly Screen Students for Dyscalculia or MLD in an RTI Model

A separate Screening Form, ideal for progress monitoring, permits you to screen for dyscalculia and MLD and to identify the needs of at-risk students. Derived from the FAM, a comprehensive assessment of mathematics designed to examine the underlying neurodevelopmental processes that support the acquisition of proficient math skills, the FAM Screening Form allows you to quickly screen for dyscalculia and math learning disabilities and to identify the needs of at-risk students. 

Purchasing Options:

Feifer Assessment of Mathematics (FAM) Comprehensive Kit (32621) includes FAM Stimulus Book 1, FAM Stimulus Book 2, FAM Manual, FAM Examiner Record Forms (pk/10), and FAM Examinee Response Forms (pk/10).

Kit items available for purchase separately:

• FAM Stimulus Book 1 (32621A)
• FAM Stimulus Book 2 (32621B)
• FAM Professional Manual (32621M)
• FAM Examiner Record Forms, Pk/10 (32621R)
• FAM Examinee Response Forms, Pk/10 (32621RS)

FAM Screening Form Kit (32621S) includes FAM Manual, FAM Screening Form Examiner Record Forms (pk/25), FAM Screening Form Stimulus Book, FAM Screening Form Number Comparison Response Sheets (pk/25)

Kit items available for purchase separately:

• FAM Screening Form Examiner Record Form, Pk/25 (32621SR)
• FAM Screen Number Comparison Response Sheet, Pk/25 (32621N)
• FAM Screening Stimulus Book (32621C)