Getting Started with MAP ™ Assessments

1. MAP™ Administration Getting Started with MAP™ Assessments

2. Setting the Stage • Welcome/introductions • Structure for the day • Materials review Materials M A Activity W Web Resources A M

3. NWEA: Mission and Purpose • Our mission: Partnering to help all kids learn • Our purpose: Growth and improvement of learning

4. Roles and Responsibilities • MAP Team Roles and Responsibilities Checklist • BEFORE • DURING • AFTER A M

5. Sustaining the Momentum • Consider how you will implement what you’ve learned in the: • Next month • Next semester • Next year M

6. Sustaining the Momentum Planning Document Terry Planner My Building 1/10/10 Me Paula Principal Finding available time/ Schedule over lunch Schedule meeting with my principal to discuss this info and plan 1/17/10 • Workbook from this workshop • RIT Reference chart Hectic schedules/ be persistent and prioritize– this is important! • Workbook from this workshop • Sustaining the Momentum document • Schedule meeting to plan for sharing/ teaching other teachers key concepts: • How MAP works • Instructional level vs. mastery Other teacher leaders, grade/ department heads and me 1/19/10

7. Topics for Today • What is it? • The MAP™ Assessment • The RIT Scale • Instructional Level vs. Mastery • Research • How do I make it happen? • Preparing for the Testing Event • What is it? • The MAP™ Assessment • The RIT Scale • Instructional Level vs. Mastery • Research Section 1 Section 1 Section 2 • What do I get? • Reports • Resources • What’s next? • Roadmap • Sharing Information • On-going work Section 3 Section 4

8. Intended Accomplishments To develop an awareness of: • Measures of Academic Progress™ (MAP) assessments • The Rasch unIT (RIT) scale • The characteristics and uses of MAP™ data

9. Standard MAP License Reading Grades 2-5 Grades 6+ Language Usage Mathematics Grades 2-5 Grades 6+ End-of-Course Assessments Optional Purchase MAP™ for Primary Grades MAP™for Science MAP™for Mathematics with Spanish Audio MAP™ Assessments

10. Survey 20 questions Overall score for subject No goal area scores Average time for each test 20 minutes Types of Tests Survey w/ Goals • 42-64 questions • Overall score for subject • Goal area scores • Average time for each test 50 minutes M Workbook p. 1

11. End-of-Course Assessments • Algebra 1 • Algebra 2 • Geometry • Integrated Mathematics 1 & 2 • Integrated Mathematics 3

12. MAP™ for Primary Grades Assessments • Designed for K through 2 • Expands RIT scale to lower levels • Uses enhanced items with audio • Assesses Reading and Mathematics

13. MAP™ for Science Assessments • Assesses General Science • Assesses Concepts and Processes • Provides separate reports for each area

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18. Welcome Back from the Lab! • Let’s continue… • What is it? • The MAP™ Assessment • The RIT Scale • Instructional Level vs. Mastery • Research Section 1

19. Features of MAP™ Assessments • Challenging, appropriate, and dynamic • Immediate results • Untimed • Accurate data • Measures growth • Frequency of testing A M Workbook p. 1

20. Classroom Reality Adult Reading • Grade-level assumptions x x • Grade-level realities x 6th Grade x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x • The challenge: x x x How do we foster growth for ALL students? Beginning Literacy

21. Adaptive Assessments • The key to finding individual student strengths and needs is through an adaptive assessment process.

22. - - - + + + + + The MAP™ Adaptive Assessment AdultReading MAP Test x x x x x 6th Grade x x - x x x x x - x x - 195 x Beginning Literacy

23. Rasch unIT (RIT) Scale • Achievement scale • Equal-interval scale • Used to show growth over time • Independent of grade level Grade-Level Norms RIT Skills Data 250 DesCartes or Primary Grades Instructional Data 10 9 8 7 7 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 K M 120 Workbook p. 2

24. NWEA Research typical What are expected RIT and growth scores? • Normative Data, grades K-11 • State Scale Alignment Studies • Aligns RIT scale with state proficiency benchmarks • NWEA Goal Structures A M Workbook p. 2

25. Ready for Instruction Today • Ready for • Instruction • Today RIT Skills and Concepts 250 DesCartes or Primary Grades Instructional Data 195 120

26. Instructional Level vs. Mastery The MAP test: • Provides information about the instructional level of the student. • Provides a road map for students toward achieving mastery. • Is not a test for determining mastery of skills. M Workbook p. 2

27. Characteristics of MAP™ Data • Identifies instructional level • Provides information to help inform instructional decisions • Provides immediate data and dynamic, interactive reports A M Workbook p. 3

28. Making Decisions Using Data State/ Annual Triangulation Local -Classroom Periodic(MAP)

29. Uses of Data From MAP™ Tests • Finding gaps • Monitoring progress • Monitoring programs • Conferencing • Informing instructional decisions A M Workbook p. 3

30. Sustaining the Momentum • Planning time • MAP Team Roles and Responsibilities Checklist • Critical components of this section • Measures of Academic Progress™ (MAP) assessments • The Rasch unIT (RIT) scale • The characteristics and uses of MAP™ data A M

31. Topics for Today • What is it? • The MAP Assessment • The RIT Scale • Instructional Level vs. Mastery • Research • Section 1 • How do I make it happen? • Preparing For The Testing Event • Section 2 • How do I make it happen? • Preparing for the Testing Event Section 2 • What do I get? • Reports • Resources • Section 3 • What’s next? • Roadmap • Sharing Information • On-going work • Section 4

32. Intended Accomplishments • Create awareness around planning and preparation for test implementation • Deepen understanding of testing window logistics and processes

33. What do we need to do? • Plan logistics • Create a testing schedule • Submit class roster file (CRF) • Select and train Proctors • Prepare students • Administer test A M Workbook p. 4

34. About Logistics • Prepare computers • Create schedules M

35. About Scheduling • Start slow • Lab seating • Time between groups • One subject at a time • Make-up testing • Order of testing M Workbook p. 4

36. Sample Testing Schedules • Use sample testing schedules as a guideline for planning. • Scheduling testing will look different based upon which tests you give and at what grades. M Workbook p. 4

37. About the Class Roster File (CRF) • Decide who needs the data • Build connections between the teachers and the students • Don’t forget special programs teachers • Don’t forget content area teachers • Special programs file (SPF) • View the CRF and SPF online tutorial – Enrolling for a Test Term A M Workbook p. 5

38. About Proctors • Select more than one person • Set clear expectations • Ensure proper training • Proctors should view the online MAP Proctor Training • Each Proctor should have a copy of the Proctor Handbook • Provide practice time • Develop a process for feedback

39. About MAP™ Proctor Training • Delivered through a recorded online session • Duration: 1/2 hour • Complements the Proctor Handbook M Workbook p. 5

40. About Students • Prepare students • Discuss the purpose of the test • Demonstrate test taking essentials • Use the MAP Student PowerPoint® Presentation • Consider Special Education needs • Talk with high-performing students A M Workbook pp. 6- 7

41. Allowable Accommodations and Modifications • May not read any part of the Language Usage or Reading tests • May help with a difficult word in Mathematics and Science as long as no additional clues are given • May read Mathematics and Science tests if the Individual Education Plan (IEP) allows A M Workbook pp. 7-8

42. Administering the Test • Have students bring a book • Be on time • Help seat students at assigned computers • Remain in lab during testing

43. Sustaining the Momentum • Planning time • MAP Team Roles and Responsibilities Checklist • Critical components of this section • Create awareness around planning and preparation for test implementation • Deepen understanding of testing window logistics and processes A M

44. Topics for Today • What is it? • The MAP Assessment • The RIT Scale • Instructional Level vs. Mastery • Research • Section 1 • How do I make it happen? • Preparing for the Testing Event • Section 2 • What do I get? • Reports • Resources Section 3 • What do I get? • Reports • Resources • Section 3 • What’s next? • Roadmap • Sharing Information • On-going work • Section 4

45. Intended Accomplishments • Gain initial insight of key MAP reports and resources • Understand how to access and apply key MAP reports and resources • Explore additional resources available to help in informing instructional decisions

46. MAP™ Reports • Purpose of reports • Provide data to inform instruction and decision making • Critical reports for today • Comprehensive Data File • Teacher Report • Class Rosters • Online Individual Student Progress Report • Instructional Resources • Class by RIT Reports

47. Accessing NWEA Reports Site • User Name and Password required • Online reports • Teachers, administrators, and MAP Coordinator • 24 – 48 Hours • Adobe® Reader® • Ordered (End-of-Term) reports • Administrators and MAP Coordinator • 72 Hours • Crystal Reports Viewer Reports Site Demo M Workbook p. 9

48. Comprehensive Data File • Access: Ordered by administrators or MAP Coordinators • Displays: Raw data that can be imported into other reporting systems • Provides: A record of time spent testing for each student • Designed: To create reports from MAP data M Workbook p. 9

49. Accessing the Comprehensive Data File M Workbook p. 9

50. Teacher Report • Access: NWEA Reports Site • Displays: RIT ranked order • Provides: Individual student and class data • Designed: To provide indicators of class academic diversity M Workbook pp. 10-11