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Map growth is an assessment
measuring achievement and growth in

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K-12 math, reading, language
usage and science,

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administered 2 or 3 times each
school year.

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Its results help educators
understand how their students are

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performing academically and how
they're growing over time.

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Map growth was created by NWEA,

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a mission-driven organization
founded by teachers and

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researchers committed to student
learning. Today,

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more than 12 million children
around the globe use MAP growth.

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The test is available in English
and Spanish and includes

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numerous accessibility features
to help every student

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demonstrate their progress.
Here's how map growth works.

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Prior to the test, students do
not need to do any studying.

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Their score is based on what
they know now.

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The test is adaptive,

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which means a student's test
adjusts based on their responses.

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If a student gets a question
right, the next question is harder.

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If a student gets a question
wrong, the next question is easier.

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This means each student gets a
personalized test.

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designed to identify their
achievement level independent of

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their grade or age.

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This helps educators understand
where their students are on

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their learning journey. While
the tests are untimed,

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each one typically takes about
45 to 55 minutes to complete.

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Immediately following the test,
map growth produces a RIT score.

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This is not a formal grade.

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RIT scores help educators
measure and track performance from

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season to season and year to
year.

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Identify students who may need
additional support,

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and create personalized learning
paths on dozens of popular

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supplemental curriculum tools.

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Map growth also provides
achievement and growth norms.

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Norms give educators the context
they need to understand how

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their students' performance
compares to other students across

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the US.

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With this information,

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teachers can help students
better understand their strengths and

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opportunity areas and motivate
students to pursue ambitious

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goals. To learn more about MAP
growth,

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visit NWEA.org to find resources
for educators and families.