Townsend Elementary

NWEA MAP TEST

Who is NWEA?• Northwest Evaluation Association

• Incorporated as non-profit in 1977• 3,100 Educational Partners Worldwide• More than 3 million assessments

given.

What is the MAP Test?The MAP test is a state-aligned

computerized adaptive assessment that provides accurate, useful information

about student achievement and growth.

• MAP for Primary• Grade 1• Uses headphones • Screening Tests• Diagnostic Tests• Adaptive

• Reading and Math

• MAP • Grades 2nd - 5th • Screening Tests• Adaptive

• Reading• Language• Math

• Science Available

Why did we decide to bring MAP to TES?

• To diagnose the instructional needs of students and to measure student growth over time.

• The adaptive nature of the test• The immediate feedback• The alignment with DSTP• Teacher recommendations• RtI help• Screening tools assist with new students.

So far, so good…• Finished Reading portion of test, still need to

do Language and Math.• Teachers can access class reports. Building

reports available after testing window closes.• Biggest problem so far is related to class

roster changes.