1. MAP Testing
A brief overview of the
Measures of Academic Progress test.
Grades 3-5 Spring 2011
2. SAS believes in the value of data gathering
and the use of data in the decision making
process.
We believe that the analysis of data is
crucial to guide instruction to improve
student learning.
3. Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
• Aligned to SAS standards and benchmarks
• >3500 school districts - Millions of
students
• Replaced ITBS in leading schools worldwide
• Measures performance in Reading,
Language Usage, and Math
• Testing in Fall and Spring
4. How are the MAP tests different
from other standardized tests?
• Online test taking using student laptops
• Adaptive based on student answers
• Each student has similar but different
questions
• Untimed - Students finish 35-60 minutes
5. What are the advantages of the
MAP tests?
• Data for teachers within a few days
• Better informs instruction and learning
• Measures achievement over time and
within subject areas
6. How will teachers use the test data?
• Measure individual student growth
• Better understand strengths and
weaknesses of the program
• Informs grouping choices
• Better informs instruction and learning
• Allows for more informed differentiation
