Measures of Academic Progress MAP

Measures growth not proficiency Why are we using MAP? Replacing SMI/SRI Measures growth not proficiency Continuing to use Iowa Assessments to measure proficiency at this time

The difference between proficiency and Growth Proficiency = Do you know the content? Do you know what we expect students in your grade level to know? Growth = Are you learning? Did your knowledge increase an appropriate amount since the last test?

Why map? The MAP test is an adaptive online assessment that is aligned to the Common Core standards. When taking a MAP test, the difficulty of each question is based on how well a student answers all of the previous questions. As the student answers correctly, questions become more difficult. If the student answers incorrectly, the questions become easier. This allow us to more accurately pinpoint student learning. In addition, MAP incorporates Technology-Enhanced Items so students solve “real world” scenarios.

Commonly used terms RIT Score indicates the level at which the student was answering questions correctly 50% of the time. It allows students to be accurately measured regardless of their grade level.   Growth Projection the average growth the students who were in the same grade, tested in the same subject, were tested in the same initial time and began with a similar RIT score.

5 Key Points About MAP Used for progress monitoring PLC’s and MTSS Given 3 times per year Fall: September 5th - October 7th Winter: January 4th – 31st Spring: April 24th – May 19th Test is adaptive Shows where a student is independent of their grade level Gives a RIT score that can be correlated to the former Lexile score we received with SRI RIT stands for Ready for Instruction Today Older grades show less growth than younger grades

Tests Given Reading Grade 2: Reading Primary Grades Grades 3-5: Reading 2-5 Math Kindergarten-2nd grade: Math Primary Grades Grades 3-5: Math 2-5

College and Career Readiness

Multi-year Plan Year 1 Administer tests during all three testing times Gather baseline data Identify useful data reports Year 2 All staff will be proficient in interpreting the MAP data Schools will utilize MAP data in decision-making MAP data utilized for school improvement planning and programming Year 3 Utilize MAP data for individual student goal setting and differentiating instruction

How can you help? Encourage your student to always try their best on assessments. Celebrate successes—even small ones. Focus on growth, not grade level proficiency. The MAP assessments require the use of a mouse, click and drag skills, and minimal keyboarding usage.

HOW WE EXPLAIN MAP TO OUR STUDENTS The MAP test is a test to measure your progress throughout the year as well as each year in school. It provides your teachers with information about you so that we can build on what you know and challenge you to reach your goals. It builds a test just for you!