MAP 101 20082009

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MAP1012008-2009
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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

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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?
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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
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5thGrade


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Beginning Literacy
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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

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Never Use Only One Point of Data
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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

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NWEA Assessments

• Reading
• Language Usage
• Mathematics
• Science
• End-of-Course Tests
• Achievement Levels Test (ALT)

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Sample Item
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Immediate Results
RIT Score
LexileScore
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NWEA Norms
typical

• What are expected RIT and growth scores?
• Use RIT point growth

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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?

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DesCartes A Continuum of Learning

• Targeting individualizing instruction
• Monitoring student progress
• Sharing resources
• Conferencing with parents and students
• Partnering with parents for enrichment

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USD 259 Implementation

• Proctors at each site not the teachers
  responsibility
• Assessment will be required at least 2 X

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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)

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Testing Schedule

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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MAP Reports

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

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MAP Players and their Roles

• Building Principal
• Data Leader/Proctor
• STS
• Teachers
• Students

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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MAP Resources

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