The MAP to College: Getting Started Escondido Union School District

❖ 1) MAP Review ❖ 2) MAP Testing Procedures ❖ 3) What’s Next? Today’s Focus

NWEA Language The Organization Northwest Evaluation Association NWEA (Portland, OR) The Test Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) The Score Rasch UnIT (RIT) “The student took the NWEA MAP test and got a RIT of 230.”

What MAP Measures ❖ Math ❖ Reading ❖ Language (grammar and usage) RIT Scores

Big Picture Thinking ❖ No way to “teach to the test” ❖ Based on overall learning, grades K-9 (not just what you learned in unit) ❖ Charts progress over time (years) ❖ You will be looking at the same exact scale (unlike CST) ❖ Assessment OF Learning vs. Assessment FOR Learning (autopsy vs. MRI)

Nuts & Bolts ❖A❖A computerized assessment (multiple choice format) ❖4❖ questions per test. ❖U❖Untimed: Approximately 50 minutes per test. ❖G❖Given 3 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring) ❖T❖Takes place of District Benchmarks ❖T❖Test will adjust in difficulty based on student answers (optimal test: 50% of questions correct; 50% incorrect) ❖A❖Aligned to State Standards ❖A❖Accurately predicts CST results

National Connections Armando 4th Grade Student Math RIT Score = 192 Q. How does Armando compare to the national norms for 4th grade math?

National Connections Armando 4th Grade Student Math RIT Score = 192 Q. How does Armando compare to the national norms for 4th grade math? A: Equivalent to the avg. 3rd grader at the beginning of the school year. Q: If Armando were to take the CST today, what performance level would he most likely score?

National Connections Armando 7th Grade Student Math RIT Score = 192 Q. How does Armando compare to the national norms for 4th grade math? A: Equivalent to the avg. 3rd grader at the beginning of the school year. Q: If Armando were to take the CST today, what performance level would he most likely score? A: Basic Q: With a math RIT score = 192, what is the estimated probability that Armando will score proficient on the CST?

National Connections Armando 4th Grade Student Math RIT Score = 192 Q. How does Armando compare to the national norms for 4th grade math? A: Equivalent to the avg. 3rd grader at the beginning of the school year. Q: If Armando were to take the CST today, what performance level would he most likely score? A: Basic Q: With a math RIT score = 192, what is the estimated probability that Armando will score proficient on the CST? A: 27%

In the Lab 1. Who? All teachers (except K) 2. Where? Computer lab Room 6 3. When? 3 times per year (Fall, Winter, Spring) Fall Testing Window: Sept. 12th-Oct. 28th Teachers test Mon.-Wed. & Fri. Teachers obtain test results next day! Teacher lab/day schedule coming soon.

NWEA MAP Testing: Suggestions & Reminders

Teacher Reminders 1) Assign students to computers. 2) Bring teacher laptop. 4) Walk around. 2) “Day of Test Log-In Instructions For Students” 5) “Troubleshooting Tips for Teachers.” 6) When finished, leave student screen open.

Student Reminders 1) Purpose/importance of NWEA MAP testing. 2) Test-taking strategies/road to college. 3) Rest, food, & bathroom. 4) Supplies (SSR book; goal sheet for Winter & Spring). 5) Respect the lab. 6) Backpacks. 7) After test (keep student screen open, write score, & read). 8) Prepare the room for the next class (chair & belongings). Math Test Reading Test Language Test

Day of the Test Log-in Instructions for Students MMS 2

Step I: To Begin Test

Step II

Step III: Test is Over

Students will fill out progress charts in class that can be shared at home.

Step IV D o n ’ t E x i t ! ( u n l e s s e n d o f d a y )

Test Samples

Math Sample A calculator will pop up for conceptual questions where the focus is not on computation. Students do not have to use it. If a calculator does not pop up, they may not use another calculator.

Reading Sample Tell the students to pay attention to scroll bar! They may miss information if they don’t scroll down.

Troubleshooting Tips

❖ If the Computer Restarts ❖ How to Pause a Test ❖ How to Terminate a Test ❖ Student Log-In Problems User: con12 PW: test

FAQs 1.A student doesn’t know a word... 2.A student has not completed test... 3.Practice tests... 4.Cheating...

What’s Next? Running Reports Collaboration Setting Goals

Any Questions?