1. NWEA’s Vision: A world in which education is kid-centric, relying on accurate and comprehensive data to inform each child’s optimal learning path. Partnering to help all kids learn

2. We're a little bit different: – Mission-driven, Not -for-profit Over 30 years in the education market Key metric for our reps: Percentage of students meeting growth targets Superlative system of support – Rigorous Research Undergirds All We Do Kingsbury Center RIT scale – Essential Data that Scales Classroom: Differentiate instruction School: Flexible grouping, resource allocation District: Proficiency projections, program evaluation State/Nation: Inform policy decisions – Policy Advocacy for Kid-Centric Education Our story. “Partnering to help all kids learn ®”

3. The MAP Assessment

4. Traditional vs. Adaptive Tests

5. Achievement scale Equal interval Measures longitudinal growth Grade independent RIT ® (Rasch Unit) Scale 150 280 RIT Scale

6. Adaptive Test

7. 4 Subjects Math Reading Language Usage Science 3 Assessment Types Survey Survey with Goals End of Course (math) Multiple Test Administrations Up to 4x per licensed student per year 12 possible test administrations, or 16 if Science is included Resources for Success DesCartes: A Continuum of Learning PGID Knowledge Academy online courses SPARK Community MAP ® Delivers Value

8. Insight You Can Use - Fast Students receive immediate feedback from an NWEA assessment Teachers receive results within 24 hours to incorporate new knowledge into planning Administrators receive reports within 72 hours for quick visibility into trends

9. Reports Bring Data to Life

10. National Comparison

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12. Setting Growth Targets

13. Student Goal Setting Worksheet Student Goal Setting Worksheet

14. 14 Class Report

15. 15 Class Breakdown by Projected Proficiency Report

16. Student Projected Performance 16

17. What does MAP data tell me about student performance?

18. Academic Diversity at a Glance

19. Instructional Resources Reports

20. DesCartes

21. Learning Ladder View

22. The NWEA System of Support

23. Students Kids use NWEA data to set growth goals for themselves – deepening their engagement and ownership of learning. Teachers Teachers differentiate instruction, identify instructional resources, and collaborate with the child’s whole learning team. School and District Leaders Administrators use the data for flexible grouping, program analysis, resource allocation and proficiency projections. State and Federal Policy Makers NWEA data helps policy makers evaluate growth and performance for students, and planning tools for teachers, schools and whole systems. Insight at Every Level

24. Partner Relations Representative for one-on-one consultation Technical support available online and by phone Implementation support Online resource library Workshops and webinars Conferences and forums SPARK Community site Remarkable Support for Our Partners 24

25. Rich Online Resources 25

26. Professional Development

27. Workshop Progress Step 1 MAP Admin Focus on how to implement and administer the MAP assessment Step 1 MAP Admin Focus on how to implement and administer the MAP assessment Step 2 Stepping Stones to Using Data Learn the fundamentals of interpreting data Step 2 Stepping Stones to Using Data Learn the fundamentals of interpreting data Step 3 Climbing the Data Ladder Explore ways to apply data to instructional practice Step 3 Climbing the Data Ladder Explore ways to apply data to instructional practice Step 4 Growth and Goals Using data to set growth goals, evaluate programs and allocate resources Step 4 Growth and Goals Using data to set growth goals, evaluate programs and allocate resources

28. Thank You! Sarah Orlowski T. (720) 470-2343 F. (503) 639-7873 E. Sarah.Orlowski@nwea.org