MAP 101 2008-2009

1. MAP1012008-2009

2. MAP Basics • MAP stands for “Measure of Academic Progress” • Created at distributed by NWEA • Many large and surrounding districts are using • USD 259 will implement in the fall

3. Adult Reading X X X X 5thGrade X X X X X X X X X X X X X Beginning Literacy Classroom Reality • We have students performing above, at, & below “grade level” curriculum • How does this impact assessment and instruction? • The challenge: How Do We Foster Growth for All Students?

4. How MAP Tests Address Classroom Diversity • Challenging, appropriate, & dynamically developed for every student • Accurate data for students across the scale • Untimed • Purpose is internal accountability • Measures growth in student achievement • Immediate Results Adult Reading X - X - X - - X + + 5thGrade + + X X X + X X X X X 215 X X X X X Beginning Literacy

5. Rasch unIT (RIT) Scale • Achievement Scale • Equal-interval • Used to show growth over time • Scale has the same meaning regardless of students’ grade level or items taken

6. Never Use Only One Point of Data

7. Instructional Level vs. Mastery • The MAP test provides the instructional level of the student • It provides a roadmap for students toward achieving of mastery • It is not a test for determining mastery of skills

8. NWEA Assessments • Reading ** • Language Usage • Mathematics ** • Science • End-of-Course Tests • Achievement Levels Test (ALT)

9. Sample Item

10. Immediate Results RIT Score LexileScore

11. NWEA Norms typical • What are expected RIT and growth scores? • Use RIT point growth

12. What Teachers Need to Know • What data the MAP test provides • What reports are available • How do I compare students/classes? • How is growth determined? • How do I adjust instruction?

13. DesCartes: A Continuum of Learning • Targeting & individualizing instruction • Monitoring student progress • Sharing resources • Conferencing with parents and students • Partnering with parents for enrichment

14. USD 259 Implementation • Proctors at each site – not the teacher’s responsibility • Assessment will be required at least 2 X

15. Testing Schedule Elementary Schools • September 5th -19th(3rd Graders and new students only) • December 1st - 18th(3rd-5th Graders) • May 1st - 22nd(3rd-5th Graders)

16. Testing Schedule Middle Schools • September 3rd - 19th (All) • December 3rd - 18th andJanuary 5th - 16th (optional) • April 22nd - May 15th

17. Testing Schedule High Schools • September 3rd - 19th (New students and 9th graders only) • December 3rd - 18th and January 5th - 16th (optional) • April 22nd - May 15th

18. Technical Aspects of MAP • Tested on desktops or wireless laptops • Not recommended to test wireless – use a switch with laptops • Screens should be set at 600X800 • MAP Administrative Login must be used; keep computers logged in through testing day; secure lab during breaks and lunch • Information stored on building assessment server

19. Technical Aspects of MAP • Minimum computer requirements: • 32 MB of RAM • Windows 98 or newer • Heidi will communicate any changes in workstation setup at August proctor training

20. MAP Reports • Teacher Reports • Available 24-48 hours after testing at http://reports.nwea.org • Individual teacher usernames and passwords • Building reports • Available 48-72 hours after testing is complete in the building at http://reports.nwea.org (Kim must order these reports) • Kim Davis will distribute building usernames and passwords • Requires Crystal Reports Viewer

21. MAP Reports • District reports • Available 48-72 hours after district testing window has closed • Limited availability

22. MAP Players and their Roles • Building Principal • Data Leader/Proctor • STS • Teachers • Students

23. Proctor • Attend ½ day proctor training • Help setup workstations for testing • Work with principal, STS, and other key individuals to create a testing schedule for your building • Administer the test in your building

24. Proctor, cont. • Distribute teacher usernames and passwords for reports • View reports after building test administration has ended • Report any problems to appropriate district personnel (see Troubleshooting Guide)

25. Data Leaders (ONLY) • Present MAP Basics to staff • Encourage teachers to show Student PowerPoint before testing window • Help teachers access and understand reports on http://reports.nwea.org

26. STS • Help setup workstations for testing • Keep MAP login information secure • Help with equipment troubleshooting • Report any problems to appropriate district personnel (see Troubleshooting Guide)

27. Teachers • Attend MAP Basics session at staff meeting before September 5th • Show MAP Student Presentation before September 5th • Remain in room during test administration • Give assignment or encourage students to bring something to work on when finished testing • View reports 24-48 hours after testing

28. Students • View MAP Student Presentation • Take test • Try your best (invalidation if too fast or random guessing) • Bring something to work on after finished with the test

29. MAP Resources • USD 259 MAP Resource Page • NWEA Document Library • MAP Implementation Checklist • MAP Troubleshooting Guide