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Northwest Evaluation Association – Measure of Academic Progress
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Computer Adaptive – questions are altered based on student’s ability level, also known as tailored testing The subsequent questions are based on how well the student performs on previous assessments As the student answers questions correctly, the questions become more difficult and vice versa Formative assessment that can be given 2-12 The MAP test is developed using the Common Core State Standards NWEA was formed in 1973. The first computer adaptive test was introduced in 1985. There is a team of more than 7,400 continues to review and make changes to the assessment. Information gained from: www.nwea.org
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The MAP test utilizes state standards and common core state standards to develop questions. NWEA conducts studies to showcase alignment between NWEA RIT scale and state tests Grade 5 Math Correlation = 0.872 Grade 5 Reading Correlation = 0.789 Teachers and students in my school see a disconnect between our curriculum, our standards, and objectives covered by the MAP test Information gained from: www.nwea.org Wang, Shudong, et al. “Construct Validity and Measurement Invariance of Computerized Adaptive Testing: Application to Measures of Academic Performance (MAP) using Confirmatory Factor Analysis.” Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology 3.1 (2013) 88-100 “Michigan Linking Study” (2012) NWEA (www.nwea.org/resources/michigan-linking-study/)
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Scores are automatically generated as students take test. They are available immediately after student completes the test and are available from the NWEA website within 24 hours. Ability to retest when there is an increase or decrease of more than 15 points from the last test NWEA claims that by adjusting the question difficulty up and down, they are better able to measure a student’s current achievement This is a formative assessment, and the results should be used in a classroom to inform and differentiate instruction Information gained from: www.nwea.org
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Multiple task types included in MAP Covers a variety of objectives NWEA researches to link MAP to achievement on all state tests by conducting linking studies In my school, MAP is disconnected from everyday teaching and learning Utilize over 7,400 to evaluate assessment as part of research team Information gained from: www.nwea.org
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Need access to computers and internet My school has between 2 and 3 computer labs that are utilized each testing cycle Scoring is automatic Unfair questions? Mis-scoring? Information gained from: www.nwea.org
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Opportunity for goal-setting Schools/students can set growth goals to measure progress throughout year or across multiple years Teachers are evaluated on student growth Students experience increased pressure due to academic leveling based on MAP results Information gained from: www.nwea.org
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