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Unique Features

Assessments

MAP Assessment System Computer Adaptive Achievement Tests Reading, Language, Math & Science MAP for Primary Grades (audio supported) in Reading and Math Spanish Audio Support for Math End of Course Tests: Algebra I, II & Geometry Online Immediate Reporting for Teachers Online Analytic Tools & Resources Dynamic Reports for Teachers, Principals, District Leaders Complete NWEA Support and Partnering

Conventional Assessments How and why are they created? Single Form Grade level specific Fixed, wide-range items Limited sample Sort and Rank External Accountability Less precise at the two extremes Adult Reading X Maria x x x x 5th Grade x x X Mario x x x x x x X Suzanne Beginning Literacy

Bell Curve Comparing Score Precision of Conventional & Adaptive Test Scores NWEA Computerized Adaptive Tests provide comparatively more information for all students; this is particularly evident for high and low performing students.

Classroom Distribution RIT Scale

RIT (Rasch Unit) Scale RIT Scale Equal interval Linked to curriculum Achievement scale Cross graded measurement Shows growth over time Greater score precision Functions like an academic ruler RIT SCALE Adult Reading X x 194 207 221 Beginning Reading

Adaptive Model

Design & Features of MAP Test Dynamically developed for each student Accurate data for students across the scale Tests are not timed Immediate results; instructional level Can test up to 4 times a year Large item bank Adult Reading MAP RIT Scale 5th Grade - - - + - - - + + X Daniel + + 184 Beginning Literacy

Testing Through the Eyes of 3 Students Devon is an average 5th grader ALL THREE STUDENTS WILL TAKE THE MAP ASSESSMENT Daniel is a low achieving 5th grader Grace is a high achieving 5th grader

Bell Curve Comparing Score Precision of Conventional & Adaptive Test Scores NWEA Computerized Adaptive Tests provide comparatively more information for all students; this is particularly evident for high and low performing students.

Daniel’s Test Pattern

Grace’s Test Pattern

Devon’s Test Pattern

RIT Scores Aligned to a Learning Continuum

DANIEL: Uses rounding to estimate answers to real-world problems involving addition of numbers less than 100 (whole numbers only) RIT 184 DEVON: Uses rounding to estimate answers to real-world problems involving numbers 1000 or greater with addition and subtraction (whole numbers only)* RIT 207 GRACE: Uses estimation to solve problems involving proportional reasoning (decimals only) RIT 232

Balanced Assessment Program to Triangulate Data WKCE-CRT, snapshot once a year How do they rank? Student Achievement CLASSROOM Based Assessment: Performance , daily, weekly, authentic MAP Standards-Based Assessment: RIT Scores (Scale), district-wide, screening, up to 4 times a year How do they perform on the curriculum? What is the instructional level?

High Performing

Proficient

What Does A MAP Test Look Like?

Opening Page Starting Page Students finds computer showing his/her name on the screen. Starting Page Then waits for directions and clicks on the “Start Test” button when prompted.

Sample Test Page This is a sample math item. The students can work the problem on scratch paper and click on the best answer. Once they have chosen their answer, they click on the “Go on” button at the bottom of the screen.

Sample Test Page This is another sample math item. Notice the calculator at the bottom. It will appear for some items. The student will use it just like a regular calculator, only they click on the buttons with the mouse instead of pressing them with their finger.

Sample Test Page This is a sample reading item. Students read the passage and select the best response. They then click the “Go on” button to move to the next item.

Sample Test Page Some reading items have scroll bars on the passage. Students must move the scroll bar down to see the entire passage by using the mouse.

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Classroom Resources

Lexile Scores in Reading Lexile measure represents the level at which students can read at 75% comprehension Uses Student’s instructional level linked to comprehension Choose appropriate reading materials Create theme units with appropriate reading materials for every child Purchase books for school and classroom libraries Pathfinders for every child

Breakdown of Lexile Range NWEA RIT } Instruction (+50) 688L  75% Comprehension 202 638L } Independent (-100) 538L

NWEA aligned Lexile scores NWEA RIT The student has a RIT of 202 and a 638 Lexile. She can read text that extends 50L above and 100L below her Lexile score. Her teacher would search for books that Lexile between 588L and 638L. 688L 538L 202 638L

Lexile Report

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Lexile Rpt

Reading Pathfinder Reading Pathfinder Student Name: Student Grade: 4 Lexile Range: 588-688 The Reading Pathfinder list printed below is a collection of literature titles customized to match the reading achievement of your student. According to your student’s score on the NWEA Reading Achievement Level Test or Measure of Academic Progress, he or she should be able to read any of these titles at an appropriate level of challenge. All of the books on the list are generally available at local schools, public libraries, and bookstores. The Reading Pathfinder list provides a general guide to the age appropriateness of specific titles by noting whether the materials are intended for students in the elementary (E) grade K-5, middle (M) grades 6-8, or high (H) school grades 9-12. LEXILE RANGE = 600 - 690 LEVEL LEXILE BOOK TITLE AUTHOR E – M 600 Blue Sky Butterfly Van Leeuwen, Jean E The Berenstain Bear Scouts in the Giant Bat Cave Berenstain, Jan/Stan E – M – H The Frog Princess of Pelham Conford, Ellen M – H Confess-O-Rama Koertge, Ron 610 4 X 4s and Pickups Donahue, A.K. Scorpions Myer, Walter Dean

Book Search by Author Book Search by Author Pearl S Buck

Lexile by Author By Author – Pearl S Buck Lexile Big Wave, The 790 Title Lexile Big Wave, The 790 Pavilion of Women 800 Kinfolk 860 Child Who Never Grew, The 1020 Promise, The 1050 Imperial Woman 1140 Dragon Seed 1240 House Divided, A 1380 Good Earth, The 1530

www.lexile.com Examples of Lexile Examples of Lexile Lexile Approx. RIT The Firm – John Grisham 680 Harry Potter Series – Rowling 880 The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People – Stephen Covey 1080 N.Y.Times 1380 243 USA Today 1200 233 Gulliver’s Travels – Jonathon Swift 1330 www.lexile.com

Teachers select appropriate challenge levels Lexile Uses Teachers select appropriate challenge levels Parents choose reading materials Librarians make purchasing decisions Theme Units example: Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Kulling – 370L Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Suter – 450L Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Twain – 950L

Class Breakdown by RIT Class Breakdown by RIT

By RIT

By DesCartes

Goal Breakdown by RIT Band Goal by RIT Band

DesCartes

DC con’t

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Analytical Tools

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Teacher Reports

Parent Reports

Graphs for Easy Interpretation

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Teacher Landing Page

Teacher View – Class Overview Proficiency Descriptors

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Grade by RIT

Goal by RIT

District Summary Rpt

Professional Dev

NWEA Workshop Continuum 1- MAP Administration/Implementation 2- Stepping Stones to Using Data 3- Climbing the Data Ladder 4- Growth and Goals Knowledge Academy Customized Workshops Closing Slide

NWEA Workshop Continuum MAP Administration/Implementation Stepping Stones to Using Data Climbing the Data Ladder Growth and Goals Knowledge Academy Customized Workshops

State-Aligned Subjects – Math, Reading, Language usage; NWEA Tests Available State-Aligned Subjects – Math, Reading, Language usage; also Science, MAP for Primary Grades and Spanish math NOTE: cMath includes Algebra I, II, Geometry Integrated Math I – II (End-of-Course)

District – # of students tested per year MAP Licensing District – # of students tested per year All licenses have a one-time start-up fee

License Options / Costs Start-up costs: (one time cost ranging from $1500-3700) Tests Support Materials Training (Administration/Implementation Workshop) Annual MAP licenses: (yearly license fee) < 50% $13.50 50% to 65% $13.00 > 65% $12.50

www.nwea.org Websites NWEA Website ABOUT Education Partners MEMBER SUPPORT Document Library REPORTS NWEA Sample District/password

End Ron Dougall, Ed.D. 763-792-6682 Office ron.dougall@nwea.org Closing Slide