18075. DIAGNOSTIC MATHEMATICS INVENTORY/MATHEMATICS SYSTEM (DMI/MS). This paper evaluates this criterion-referenced test for assessing specific math abilities in young students with mild disabilities. The test is criticized for its limited coverage of content areas and for its manual not including reliability or validity data. Despite these flaws, it is argued that the test is useful for identifying learning areas in need of instructional emphasis. KEYWORDS: DMI/MS special education testing math. Written 2006. APA Style. 5 pages, 12 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources. 1,261 words.