MAP Testing

Here is some general information about MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) Testing...

What grades in D97 take MAP and when is it administered?

• Students in grades 2nd -8th are administered MAP three times a year (September, January, and May)

What is the MAP Assessment?

• MAP— NWEA’s computerized adaptive tests are called Measure of Academic Progress, or MAP. When taking a MAP test, the difficulty of each question is based on how well a student answers all the previous questions. As the student answers correctly, questions become more difficult. If the student answers incorrectly, the questions become easier. In an optimal test, a student answers approximately half the items correctly and half incorrectly. The final score is an estimate of the student’s achievement level.

What is a RIT score?

• Tests developed by NWEA use a scale called RIT to measure student achievement and growth. The RIT score relates directly to the curriculum scale in each subject area. It is an equal-interval scale, like feet and inches, so scores can be added together to calculate accurate class or school averages.

What subject areas does MAP assess?

• We are using the MAP tests in the area of mathematics and reading assessments.

How long does it take for students to complete the assessment?

• MAP is taken by each student on the computer and is an untimed test. The average time for a student is about an hour to complete the assessment.

What is the MAP test used for?

• MAP assessment are used to measure your student's progress or growth in a school year. The assessment shows how much a student has grown from one year to the next in the areas of mathematics, reading, and language usage. 

How can I prepare my child for the MAP assessment?

• Make sure your child gets a good night sleep the night before the assessment and eat a healthy breakfast that morning.