NWEA MAP TESTING

K5 - 11th Grade Students

September 12th - 20th your child (K5 - 11th grade) will take a MAP® Growth™ test from NWEA® on a computer or tablet at school.

So...what is the purpose of MAP Growth?

MAP Growth scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth. Teachers use results to plan classroom lessons and set goals for students.

MAP Growth tests are unique, and it adapts to your child’s responses to measure your child’s skill level. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging.

If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results will provide a more complete picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn—whether it is on, above, or below their grade level.

Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child’s learning, it’s easy for teachers to identify students with similar scores that are generally ready for instruction in similar skills and topics, and then plan instruction accordingly.

We are truly excited to focus on your child's individual growth and achievement.

For more information about MAP Growth, visit NWEA.org/familytoolkit.

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Heather Barber

Principal

Grace Christian Academy

We will be awarding a prize to the student in each class who shows the most improvement on their MAP Test or who displays the best effort!

Students who do not try their best and their scores drop (without reason) or who are seen to be rapid guessing (the test software will notify the administrator) will be required to re-take the test.

It is extremely important that all students get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast on testing days so that they are rested and ready to give their best effort on the MAP tests.

Please encourage your child to do their best through Preparation, Effort and Participation

Preparation

• I got a good night's sleep.

• I had a good breakfast.

• I was on time to school.

Effort

• I was focused on the test.

• I had a positive attitude.

Participation

• I took appropriate time on questions.

• I doubled checked my work.

• I listened and followed all directions.