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School Committee MAP Update. Curriculum, Assessment, Instructional Technology. Ann Koufman-Frederick, May 2005. Data Driven Instruction:. Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). Technology as an Instructional Tool. Highlights. MAP Design and Features Marblehead MAP goals Marblehead Timeline.
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School Committee MAP Update Curriculum, Assessment, Instructional Technology Ann Koufman-Frederick, May 2005
Data Driven Instruction: Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Technology as an Instructional Tool
Highlights • MAP Design and Features • Marblehead MAP goals • Marblehead Timeline
MAP Design and Features • Computer-based so it adapts to student • Measures growth in student achievement in math, language usage, and reading comprehension • Untimed • Immediate results for instructional levels • Can assess up to 4 times a year • Engages teachers and administrators in collaboration focused on student work
- - - + + + + Computer-based AdultReading MAP - x x + 221 x + + x x 7th Grade x x x x x x x x x x Beginning Literacy
Goal 1: Assess the achievement status and growth for every student
DesCartes: A Continuum of Learning • Tool for assisting in instructional development • Goal setting for students • Flexible grouping • Engage all the players in a student’s learning
MPS MAP TimelinePilot from Nov. 2004 – July 2006 • November 2004 – January 2005 – Investigated appropriate instructional tools (MassInsight) • March 2005 – MVMS Teachers began MAP training • March 2005 – 7th graders took MAP • April 2005 – 7th grade teachers learn how to access reports • May 2005 – MVMS teacher teams beginning to use results • June 2005 – 6th graders take MAP
MPS MAP Timeline • Summer & Fall 2005 – Plan implementation for Village (grades 6, 5, 4) • Fall 2005 – MVMS teacher teams continue using results • Fall 2005 and/or January 2006 – 7th and 8th grade benchmarking with MAP • Spring 2006 – 4th-8th MAP end-of-year assessment • April 2005 – July 2006 Ongoing assessment and continuous use of results, teacher team-based professional development
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