1. Good Teachers + Accurate Data = Quality Decisions
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Good Teachers + Accurate Data = Quality Decisions

2. National Map 191 Partners in 50 states and 47 countries
Over 3000 Partner Districts
Over 4.5 million students assessed

3. Unique Features

4. Assessments

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. Classroom Distribution
RIT Scale

9. 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

10. Adaptive Model

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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.

14. Daniel’s Test Pattern

15. Grace’s Test Pattern

16. Devon’s Test Pattern

17. RIT Scores Aligned to a Learning Continuum

18. 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

19. 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?

20. High Performing

21. Proficient

23. What Does A MAP Test Look Like?

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. Sample Closing Page small print

30. Sample Test Page small

31. Sample Test Page small

32. Sample Test Page small

33. Sample Test Page small

34. Sample Test Page small

35. Sample Assess Closing Pg
Sandy Bartlett

36. Triangle

37. Classroom Resources

38. 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

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

40. 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

41. Lexile Report

42. Lexile report

43. Lexile Rpt

44. Reading Pathfinder Reading Pathfinder
Student Name: Student Grade: Lexile Range:
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 LEXILE RANGE =
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

45. Book Search by Author
Book Search by Author
Pearl S Buck

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. Class Breakdown by RIT
Class Breakdown by RIT

50. By RIT

51. By DesCartes

52. Goal Breakdown by RIT Band
Goal by RIT Band

53. DesCartes

54. DC con’t

55. DC con’t

58. Analytical Tools

59. Class Rpt
Pg. 11

60. Teacher Reports

61. Parent Reports

62. Graphs for Easy Interpretation

63. Teacher Landing Pg

64. Teacher Landing Page

65. Teacher View – Class Overview
Proficiency Descriptors

66. Principal landing pg

67. Grade by RIT

68. Goal by RIT

69. District Summary Rpt

70. Professional Dev

71. 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
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72. NWEA Workshop Continuum
MAP Administration/Implementation
Stepping Stones to Using Data
Climbing the Data Ladder
Growth and Goals
Knowledge Academy
Customized Workshops

73. 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)

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

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

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

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