District 103
MAP Testing Update
Dear D103 Families,
Over the course of the next several weeks, students in grades 1-8 will be taking the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment. The MAP assessment consists of both Reading and Math portions and is one of the methods teachers and administrators use to collect data on student academic growth. The collected data can then be used to help cater instruction and support for the specific needs of each student. This school year, students will be taking the MAP assessment two times; once during the Fall trimester, and once during the Spring trimester.
The MAP assessment is unique in that it is adaptive and will adjust according to student responses. This means the questions become more difficult as your child answers correctly, or become less difficult if your child answers a question incorrectly. Therefore, your child takes an assessment targeted specifically to their learning level. Additionally, the MAP assessment is aligned with the Common Core State Standards, which is reflected in our English/Language Arts and Math curricula. Please check out this NWEA website If you are interested in learning more about the MAP assessment.
If you would like some recommendations for helping your student feel prepared for testing, please see our “Supporting your child with assessments” page on the D103 Instructional Technology Support site.
Schedule for MAP Assessment
Daniel Wright Junior High School:
Wednesday, September 4 (Math), and Thursday, September 5 (Reading), 2024.
Half Day School:
Wednesday, September 4 (Math), and Thursday, September 5, 2024 (Reading).
Laura B Sprague School:
Second-Grade: Thursday, September 12 (Math), and Tuesday, September 17, 2024 (Reading).
First-Grade: Wednesday, September 11 (Math), Thursday, September 19, 2024 (Reading).
We anticipate sending out the results of the fall assessment in October.
This calendar outlines the assessment schedule for the entire 2024-2025 school year. (dates are subject to change).
Thank you so much for partnering with us to help support your child. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher. Read the Back to School Curriculum letter for highlights about districtwide curriculum updates.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katie Reynolds
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum
Dr. Craig Chatham
Director of Technology and Assessment and Instruction
A Note About Student Data Privacy
A consistent goal within District 103 is to provide a safe environment for all stakeholders. On July 1, 2021, the Student Online Personal Protection Act, or SOPPA, went into effect in the State of Illinois. The main purpose of the SOPPA law is to make sure that student data is not misused. This law requires that education institutions, such as District 103, have student data privacy agreements signed and in place with every company we contract with that has access to student data. For more about District 103 student data privacy agreements, please visit the Instructional Technology Department.
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LFF
The Learning Fund Foundation is a group of volunteers who collaborate to bring innovative learning programs and experiences to students across all D103 schools. We welcome you to check us out and learn more at one of our monthly meetings. Contact us at lff@d103.org for more information.
PTO
The D103 PTO is a completely volunteer-run organization, dedicated to enhancing and enriching the educational experience of our students. Please visit the PTO store to become a member.
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