Difference between revisions of "NWEA MAP"
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NWEA MAP is an assessment that measures the progress and growth of each student. NWEA stands for Northwest Evaluation Association. MAP stands for Measures of Academic Progress. | NWEA MAP is an assessment that measures the progress and growth of each student. NWEA stands for Northwest Evaluation Association. MAP stands for Measures of Academic Progress. | ||
It is unique in that if the student answers a question correctly, a harder question is asked. If the student answers the question incorrectly, an easier question is asked. | It is unique in that if the student answers a question correctly, a harder question is asked. If the student answers the question incorrectly, an easier question is asked. | ||
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The NWEA MAP is a test taken via computer by students as early as Kindergarten and as late as 12th grade. The test is untimed. | The NWEA MAP is a test taken via computer by students as early as Kindergarten and as late as 12th grade. The test is untimed. | ||
In many schools, tests are given at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring tests). | In many schools, tests are given at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring tests). | ||
In others, tests are given at the beginning and end of the school year only (Fall and Spring tests). | In others, tests are given at the beginning and end of the school year only (Fall and Spring tests). | ||
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| + | The reports are easy to use and standards-aligned so that teachers and parents alike can use the data from the MAP test to drive instruction. | ||
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| + | The MAP Test also has accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans integrated into their system. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | [https://www.nwea.org/map-growth] | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | [https://www.nwea.org/map-growth] | ||
Revision as of 16:55, 11 May 2021
Contents
Overview
NWEA MAP is an assessment that measures the progress and growth of each student. NWEA stands for Northwest Evaluation Association. MAP stands for Measures of Academic Progress. It is unique in that if the student answers a question correctly, a harder question is asked. If the student answers the question incorrectly, an easier question is asked.
The NWEA MAP is a test taken via computer by students as early as Kindergarten and as late as 12th grade. The test is untimed. In many schools, tests are given at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring tests). In others, tests are given at the beginning and end of the school year only (Fall and Spring tests).
The reports are easy to use and standards-aligned so that teachers and parents alike can use the data from the MAP test to drive instruction.
The MAP Test also has accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans integrated into their system.
