Public Schools of Petoskey Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Implementation Report Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) April 2007
Credible data, combined with knowledge and professional judgment, positively impacts teaching and learning. NWEA/MAP: One Piece of the District Assessment System
First Implementation Stages Informational in-service with staff Meetings with administrators & team leaders Technical training of media personnel Grade level workshops: - Implementing tests - Accessing the data - Using the data
Recent Stages Winter 2007 Administered Tests 2 nd -8 th - 1 st added this spring - 9 th added in fall of th added in fall of Feb. Prof. Development Day: MEAP & MAP DATA - Met by building level groups - Assessed priorities & needs - Set teaching & learning goals General Debriefing: Improvement
NWEA/MAP Test Categories Primary (1 st ) Reading I Reading II Math I Math II Other Grades (2 nd -8 th ) Reading Language Usage Math Science I Science II Each test aligns with Michigan’s Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs).
RIT Scores - Used to report scores on NWEA/MAP tests - Like a thermometer with a evenly spaced scales NWEA National Placement Guidelines for Fall Screening (by Medians) Grades Math Median (at 50 th Percentile) Math “ Gifted ” (at 95 th Percentile) Math “ At Risk ” RIT Placement Scores are available for all goal survey tests.
District MAP Data On Attached Tables: - Table 1: NWEA/MAP District Summary Report - Table 2: NWEA/MAP & MEAP Comparisons Please note the interpretation information following the tables.
District Goals Summary On Attached Table: Staff Reported Teaching & Learning Goals by Grade & Content Area
District Needs Summary To Accomplish Immediate Goals: Teachers Overwhelmingly Responded Increased Planning Time & Collaboration Time (PLCs)
Recent Logistic Decisions: On Attached Table: Please refer to the yearly NWEA/MAP District Testing Schedule.
Next Analysis - Find our strengths and celebrate. - Turn weaknesses into points of pride. - Collaborate with one another. - Look for opportunities to improve. - Retest ourselves. L. Slanec