exploring with map pointers run elementary school november 2015
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Exploring with MAP
Pointers Run Elementary SchoolNovember 2015
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What is the purpose of MAP?
MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) helps the school system, teachers, and students use data to promote growth for every student.
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Our Objectives for the Evening:• Explain what MAP
assessments are• Explain the data report
received by parents• Discuss the instructional
implications• Address questions
Welcome
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What are MAP assessments?
The MAP assessments are computer adaptive assessments.
The assessments are individualized for every student.
Assessments are untimed.
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What are MAP assessments?
Assessments are designed to measure growth and show how students are progressing.
Student growth can be monitored throughout the school year and from year to year.
MAP data provides information to help inform instructional decisions.
Norms provided are used for general reference.
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Questions about the assessments?
When are the assessments administered? -3 times per year (fall, winter, spring)
How many items are on each assessment? Approximately 50 questions
How many minutes does it take to take each assessment? Approximately 45-55 minutes/assessment
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What is a RIT score?
The overall scale score on the test.
RIT stands for Rasch unIT. (Ready for
Instruction Today)
RIT scores are used to estimate student
achievement.
RIT scores range from 150 to 300+.
Allows you to follow a student’s educational
growth from one year to the next.
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MAP MathematicsAssessment Items
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MAP Reading Assessment Items
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Primary MAP Mathematics Assessment Items
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Primary MAP Reading Assessment Items
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Student Home Report
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How will schools use MAP in conjunction with other data?
• To assess learning levels
• To identify student needs
• To determine academic needs for the school
• To empower teachers and students
• To engage parents
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How will teachers use MAP in conjunction with other data?
• To identify growth targets
• To support student grouping
• To identify strengths and needs
• To determine instructional readiness
• To plan for instructional needs
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How do we create a culture of data-driven instruction?
• School level data discussions
• Regular student feedback
• Communication with parents
• Professional Learning
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How is MAP able to inform parents?
• Identifies areas of strengths and needs
• Provides information over time
• Produces Lexiles which are commonly used
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What can parents/families do to support your child?
• Make sure your child regularly
attends schools so he/she can learn what is needed to be successful in school.
• Provide a quiet place at home for your child to do homework assignments that reinforce what he/she is learning in school.
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What can parents/families do to support your child?
• Discuss the MAP scores with your child.
Discuss it with your child in a HOPEFUL way. Talk about what they did well. Ask them what they are proud of in their scores and where they want to improve next time.
• Help your child select appropriate reading material.
• Remind your child that there is no time limit to the MAP assessment and to take his/her time.
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