MAP Growth

MAP GrowthDo students make growth if they didnt make the actual target?

So remind me again about how MAP Growth Targets are determined.Growth Targets are established based on the FALL MAP assessmentMAP is nationally normedSO the targets are created from the national norm studiesThe Growth Target is ALWAYS calculated from Fall to SpringNational norm studies determined the typical growth from the Fall test to the Spring testThe study did not include Winter MAP because growth is calculated across the entire grade level year, not just half of itThe GROWTH TARGET essentially bypasses the winter RIT

What is the target based on?Chronological age/Grade levelNational NormsTypical GrowthStatistical Models

Can we adjust the target?Yes using the Goal Setting Worksheet on the NWEA/MAP Administration Site (where teachers go to proctor the test)

The student has a RIT range that is closer to mid-year of the next grade level. The student grew 28 points from Fall to Winter. Is it probable that the student would grow that much again from Winter to Spring? Probably not the initial goal from Fall to Spring was 14 points.We should look at the end of the next grade level norms (since the studentis scoring at about the mid-year point right now) and see what RIT numberthat is. In this case, it would require 4 points more growth. Is that enough?Probably not how about we settle on a reasonable number: 8 points of growth from Winter to Spring is probably reasonable. Lets put 8 in the My Goal line on this worksheet.8

What if the student does not reach that 8 number we chose?Well, you attempted to make the goal reasonable and realistic, right?In dialogue with the student, you both decide that we probably made the goal too high that time, but reward the approximation the student made to the goalAs part of that conversation, look at the specific areas to target (math example): was it Number and Operations? Algebraic Thinking? Geometry? Structure your goal setting to focus on the area of relative need as you ALSO look at the area of relative strength!

What if the student exceeds the goal?Compare the results of MAP with all the other data points you haveDoes the student perform like this in class?Do the in class test scores reflect the same high results?Does the student exhibit learner behaviors that are consistent with the RIT scores?Is the student being appropriately challenged in class?Do we need to look at extension activities?Is the student scoring well because s/he already knew what we are working on, but once we hit higher level concepts, they will be more in range of the median?

Remind me again about that +/- 3Remember that growth targets are accurate within + or 3 RIT pointsRemember also that ANY increase in a student score that exceeds 3 RIT points is significantRemember that the TARGET is based on national normsWhile yes, we want students to make TARGETED (typical) growth, we still want to recognize and celebrate any significant growth!