Title: Teacher
1- Teachers Guide to
- Measures of Academic Progress
- (MAP)
2Intended Accomplishments
- Introductions
- MAP Basics
- Test Administration
- Demo of TestTaker
- Reports
- Communicating with Parents
- Other Resources
- Looking Ahead
- Optional Lab Practice
Handout Agenda
3Key to Pictures Youll See
discussion item
key point
a tool for your use
something to think about
4What questions do you want answered today?
- What do you want to know about MAP assessments
and the reports you will receive? - How can this workshop meet the needs of your
district?
5NWEA Partner Districts
We partner with schools and districts to help all
kids learn.
British Columbia
NJ
LA
FLA
Venezuela
6Our Purpose
- Our purpose is to help all kids learn
- more tomorrow than today,
- more next year than this year.
- Our purpose is growth and
- improvement of learning.
7NWEA Mission
- Partnering
- to help
- all kids learn
8Quick Survey
- Have you attended a MAP Intro workshop?
- What do you already know about MAP?
9Pre-Assessment
- How is MAP different from conventional
assessments? - What does the RIT scale measure?
- What are some of the features of the RIT scale?
- How does the MAP system know where to give a
student the first question? - How soon is data available after a student takes
a MAP test?
10Assumptions of Graded Schools
- Curriculum scale
- Skills taught may begin with associating sounds
with letters in K-1, to adult levels in high
school - Typically, we feel restricted to covering
specific curricula related to adopted grade level
standards
Does this design meet the needs of all students?
11How does classroom reality relate to our
assumptions?
- We have students performing above, at, and below
this grade level curriculum - How does this impact assessment and instruction?
- The profound challenge
How do we foster growth for all students?
12Instructional Level vs. Mastery
- The NWEA test provides the instructional level of
the student. - It provides a road map for students toward
achieving mastery. - It is not a test for determining mastery of
skills.
13Features of the MAP Test
- Challenging, appropriate and dynamically
developed for every student - Accurate data for students across the scale
- Untimed
- Purpose is internal accountability
- Measures growth in student achievement
- Immediate results
- Can test up to 4 times a year
14Design Features of the MAP Test
Adult Reading
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Beginning Literacy
15RIT (Rasch Unit) Scale
- Achievement scale
- Curriculum Scale
- Equal interval
- Shows Growth over time
- Consistent scale
16Checkpoint
- How is MAP different from conventional
assessments? - What does the RIT scale measure?
- What are some of the features of the RIT scale?
- How does the MAP system know where to give a
student the first question? - How soon is data available after a student takes
a MAP test?
17Uses of MAP
- Intake testing
- Parent conferences
- Monitoring progress across time
- Course Placement
- Monitoring students in Special Programs
- Focusing and Differentiating Instruction
18How do I know which test to give?
- GOALS Survey
- 42-52 items
- 1 hour to administer
- Gives information on goal areas
- Most commonly used fall and spring
- Survey
- 20 items
- 30 minutes to administer
- NO INFORMATION on goal areas
- OVERALL RIT only
- Most commonly used for intake and winter testing
Handbook Page 3 Guidelines for Choosing the
Correct Test Handout - Goal Structure
19Role of MAP Coordinator
- Key point of contact
- Distributes all user names and passwords
- Receives all updates
- Coordinates the entire process
- New Class Roster File
Handbook Pages 4-7 Roles and Responsibilities
20Principal
- Distributes user names and passwords
- Assists with scheduling
- Confirms teachers are in student data file
- Confirms teachers have copies of reports
- Meets with grade level teams on MAP data
21Typical Testing Scenario
- Teacher gives Proctor a numbered class list
- Teacher tells students what computer number they
will use - Proctor uses numbered list to set up lab
- Teacher brings class to the lab on time
- Teacher and Proctor help seat students
- Proctor reads directions and monitors test
- Teacher remains in lab, takes students back to
class after test session is finished
22Proctors Teachers
Before Testing Ready computers MAKE SURE CORRECT TESTS ARE ASSIGNED!!! Number class lists to computers Have scratch paper and pencils available for Math Let students know their computer assignments Show the MAP Student Presentation to students Have students bring a book to read in case they finish early Bring class to computer lab
During Testing Read directions Monitor test event Invalidate tests Log scores and/or print screen Remain in lab if possible
After Testing Prepare computers for the next group Upload data to NWEA at end of every day (sometimes this is a Tech responsibility) Access and analyze teacher reports Discuss student scores with parents and students Implement necessary instructional modifications
23One Week Prior to Testing
- Provide list(s) of students
- Seating arrangements
- Special testing arrangements
- Review schedule
- Prepare students
Handbook Pages 8-9 Reminders for Teachers
24Other Important Reminders
- Outside materials
- Importance of listening to directions
- Importance of doing their best
25Talking to Students Before Testing
- Teacher responsibility
- Explain purpose of test
- Not expected to know the answer to every question
- Cannot skip questions
- Cannot go back
- Pop-up calculator and scroll bar
- Use MAP Student Presentation http//www.nwea.org
- Select ltSupportgt, then ltDocument Librarygt
Handout Guide to Talking to Students about the
Test
26NWEA Resources
- http//www.nwea.org
- Click link ltSupportgt
27NWEA Resources
Document Library
Knowledge Base
28Allowable Accommodations
- No reading any part of language usage or reading
test - May help with a difficult word in math as long as
no additional clues are given - If IEP allows test to be read to student, this
may be done in math or science - If one-on-one testing is needed for a student,
plan ahead
Handbook Pages 10 Allowable Accommodations and
Modifications
29Day of Testing
- Take break before lab
- Students should bring a book to read after
testing - Be there on time
- Help seat students
- Remain in the lab
Handbook Pages 11-12 Proctors Duties During
Testing
30Handbook Page 17 Student Score Log Sheet
31MAP Reports
- Teachers (Reports Web Site)
- Teacher, Student Progress, Class Roster, Students
Not Tested - Instructional Resources (additional cost)
- MAP Coordinator
- Class (by RIT and/or Alpha), Achievement Status
Growth, Student Progress, Alpha by Grade, School
Summary, District Summary, Student Growth
Summary, Student Growth District Summary - Leaders Edge (additional cost)
- Principals
- Class (by RIT and/or Alpha), Achievement Status
Growth, Student Progress, Alpha by Grade, School
Summary, Student Growth Summary
Complete reports available only at the end of
testing window
Handbook Page 19 MAP Reports
32Whats the difference between MAP classroom
reports?
Teacher Report Class Report
Accessible to teacher within 24-48 hours Accessible to district coordinator 72 hours after district testing declared complete
Goal area descriptors Goal descriptors and/or RIT ranges
Results for current season only Results show historical data
Accessible via Internet to teacher Not accessible via Internet to teacher (distributed by district coordinator)
33Accessing MAP Reports
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Teachers receive their user name and password
from Principal (from MAP Coordinator)
Go to https//reports.nwea.org
Handout Guide to Accessing Teacher Level
Reports
34Accessing MAP Teacher Reports
Must have Adobe Acrobat Reader loaded on computer
to open the file
Handout Guide to Accessing Teacher Level
Reports
35Accessing MAP Teacher Reports
Handout Guide to Accessing Teacher Level
Reports
36Teacher Report
Preliminary
37Class Rosters
38Class Rosters Student List
39Student Information
40Class Rosters Student List
41Individual Student Progress Report
Handout Sample Individual Student Progress
Report Annotated Report
42Class Rosters Student List
43Students Not Tested
44Students Not Tested
45Students Not Tested
46Sample Class Report (Final)
47Percentile grade level dependent (NWEA norm)
NOTE goal descriptors (HI,AV,LO) ARE grade
dependent
RIT not grade level dependent
48Achievement Status Growth Report
49Invalidations and Retesting
- Invalidations
- Invalid test events
- Retesting
Handbook Pages 13-15 Invalid Scores and Retesting
50Communicating with Students and Parents
- RIT Reference Chart
- Goal structures
Handbook Page 20 Communicating with Parents and
Students Handout RIT Reference Chart Goal
Strand Structure
51Individual Student Progress Report
Available to teachers with teacher reports
52NWEA Monitoring Growth Document
typical
- What are expected RIT and growth scores?
53Monitoring Growth in Student Achievement
Mathematics Achievement and Growth
250
Handout Monitoring Growth in Student
Achievement
54RIT Block Growth Norms
11.3
5.4
RIT Block Growth Norm Chart - Handout
55NWEA Learning Continuum
- A useful tool for assisting in instructional
development - Can use in goal setting for students
- Helpful for flexible grouping planning
56Learning continuum sequence of skills
RIT ? Skill ? lt150 161-170 181-190 201-210 231-240 241-250
Whole Numbers Identify fact families with sums 0-18 in horizontal format - Subtract two in vertical format Subtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number with no regrouping - Solve simple addition word problems Solve 1-step word problems involving division Divide a 3-digit or 4-digit by a 1-digit Understand the concept of division using pictorial representation Divide a 2-digit by a 2-digit with a remainder Divide multi-digit using a calculator N/A
Fractions N/A N/A Read, shade write fractional parts of a group Add mixed with like denominators with regrouping Multiply mixed Divide a mixed number by a whole or a fraction Divide a fraction, whole number, or mixed by a mixed Multiply a whole by a fraction
Percents N/A N/A N/A Write a decimal or fraction as a percent Find the percent one is of another N/A
57The Learning Continuum
- http//www.nwea.org
- Select link ltData-Toolsgt
Login
Handout Sample Learning Continuum page from web
58The Learning Continuum
Another Sample Report
Subject Reading Subcomponent Word Analysis and
Vocabulary Development RIT Score Range 201-210
59Instructional Resources
Click on the Goal to retrieve a PDF file that
contains the Learning Continuum pages for each
RIT Range for that goal.
Click on a students name to retrieve a PDF file
containing the learning Continuum list of skills
that applies to the goal RIT range for the
associated goal
Click within a cell to retrieve a PDF file
containing all the students within the class and
the Learning Continuum pages for each RIT Range
for that subject
60A Lexile is
A unit for measuring text difficulty that is
linked to the RIT score, Northwest Evaluation
Associations unit for measuring reading
comprehension. These links allow teachers to use
the students RIT score to find books,
periodicals, and other reading materials that
will be appropriately challenging for each
student.
61The Lexile score represents
Lexile
NWEA RIT
the level of text that a student can read with
75 comprehension. For a student with a RIT of
205, books with a 600 Lexile provide an excellent
match with the students instructional reading
level. The book, After the Rain by Norma Mazer is
a 600L text.
62Look at the Lexile as a range of scores
The upper part of a 500-650L range might be used
for the students group reading program
instructional reading level
Lexile
NWEA RIT
650L
205
600L
The teacher might use the lower part of this
range as a target for the students
independent reading level
500L
63Guided instruction vs. independent reading
Lexile
NWEA RIT
- Guided instruction (50)
- ? 75 Comprehension
- Independent (-100)
650L
600L
205
500L
64Lexile Resources
65Next Steps
- Stepping Stones to Using Data workshop
- Interpreting your reports
- Class and Goal breakdowns
- Parent conferencing
- Putting the data to use
- Climbing the Data Ladder workshop
- Goal setting
- Differentiating instruction
- Planning lessons around the state standards and
the Learning Continuum - Lexile in-depth
66Demo of TestTaker Application
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70Note Test Name appears here
71Note Item Number appears here
72Sound button
This button allows the question to be read in
Spanish.
Pop-up Calculator
73 On PCs, use ltControlgt ltShiftgt ltPgt to move to
Proctor Administration Menu. On Macs, use ltApplegt
ltShiftgt ltPgt to move to Proctor Administration
Menu.
74 These are PRELIMINARY scores ONLY!!! Class
reports will have the FINAL scores.
Beginning this Fall this screen will also display
Lexile Scores (Reading Test Only) and Elapsed
Time (all tests)
Clicking on Continue will allow you to print this
Score Screen
75Help us learn from you
- Please complete the evaluation form
- Place it in the designated spot on the way out.
- Thanks!!!
Handout Evaluation Form