1. Measures of Academic Progress™ (MAP)

2. What is MAP™?  MAP - Measures of Academic Progress  Achievement tests  Delivered by computer

3. MAP Overview  SAS PILOT in Puxi ES (Spring 2010)  Spring 2011 – 4 Divisions  Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Mathematics Reading Language Usage  Untimed Tests  35-60 minutes for administration  Testing periods in both Fall and Spring

4. How does MAP work?  Questions appear on your computer screen  Use the mouse or keyboard to answer  Test will adjust based on how you answer  It will build a test just for you!

5. Why take MAP tests?  To find out exactly where you are performing  To help your teacher know what you should be working on to improve

6. To take the test:  Use your best test-taking strategies  Answer every question – you cannot skip  You cannot go back to a previous question

7. The first screen you see will look like this. Make sure your name is shown on the screen. Wait for directions and then click on the “Start Test” button.

8. Sample Math Question Work the problem on your scratch paper Click on the best answer Click on the button Sample Math Question Work the problem on your scratch paper Click on the best answer Click on the button

9. Sample Math Question Notice the calculator. To use it, click the numbers with your mouse. Sample Math Question Notice the calculator. To use it, click the numbers with your mouse.

10. Sample Reading Question Read the passage and select the best answer Click the button Sample Reading Question Read the passage and select the best answer Click the button

11. Sample Reading Question Some reading items have scroll bars. As you read, move the scroll bar down by using your mouse. Sample Reading Question Some reading items have scroll bars. As you read, move the scroll bar down by using your mouse.

12. Testing Reminders  Before the test: Get a good night’s sleep Eat a healthy breakfast Take a restroom break before going into the lab  During the test: Follow directions Use good test-taking strategies Do your best  After the test: Raise your hand when you finish Work quietly until time to go

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17. What do we do with the data? The School Look for patterns of strengths and weaknesses Evaluate effectiveness of programs The Teacher Look at growth of individual students Look at strengths and weaknesses in their classes Use date to guide instruction The Parent Look at your child’s strengths and weaknesses Focus on your child’s growth Celebrate the growth