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Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)

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What is MAP?

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is a computerized adaptive test. The difficulty of the test is adjusted to the student’s performance based on how well the student has answered questions.  MAP measures a student’s progress and growth.  It shows how your child has grown from one year to the next in mathematics, reading, language usage, and science skills. Teachers gain information on students’ strengths and specific areas of weakness.

 

When are students tested?

All of our 2^nd – 5^th grade students were tested in late September and early October, and all of these students will be tested again in April.  Students whose fall test results indicated they were working below grade level will be tested again in December to monitor progress.

 

Why are we taking MAP tests?

MAP tests are used to measure your student’s progress or growth in school.  You may have a chart in your home on which you mark your child’s height at certain times, such as on his or her birthday.  This is a growth chart.  It shows how much he or she has grown from one year to the next.  The MAP assessment does the same sort of thing, except it measures your student’s growth in mathematics, reading, language usage, and science skills.

 

How will my child’s teacher use these test scores?

MAP tests are important to teachers because they keep track of progress and growth in basic skills.  Teachers use this information to help them guide instruction in the classroom.  Teachers use this information to differentiate instruction so as to meet the individual needs of their students.

 

Do all students in the same grade take the same test?

No, the MAP test is designed to target a student’s academic performance in mathematics, reading, language usage, and science.  These tests are tailored to the individual’s current achievement level.  This gives each student a fair opportunity to show what he or she knows and can do.  The computer adjusts the difficulty of the questions so that each student takes a unique test.

 

What is a RIT score?

MAP tests use a scale called RIT to measure student achievement and growth.  RIT stands for Rasch UnIT, which is a measurement scale developed to simplify the interpretation of test scores.  The RIT score relates directly to the curriculum scale in each subject area.  It is an equal-interval scale, like feet and inches.  RIT scores range from 140-300.  RIT scores make it possible to follow a student’s educational growth from year to year. 

 

Fall Target RIT Scores

   After each testing session, you will receive a student progress report which shows how well your child scored on the MAP tests. Your child’s score will be compared to all of the students in Colleton County as well as all other students who are taking the MAP tests across the country.  These reports will be valuable in helping you make sense of the MAP test. We at Forest Hills Elementary are dedicated to making gains on MAP tests in preparation for PACT and a successful future! Thank you for doing your part!

 

Please contact Robin Stieglitz if you have any questions at  RStieglitz@mail.colleton.k12.sc.us

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you Brad Rodgers for this informative page.