MAP Assessment Information for Families with students in grades 2-5

The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments are computer adaptive achievement assessments in Reading and Math. As a student responds to questions, the test responds to the student by adjusting the difficulty of the questions presented, up or down, to the student. MAP assessment items align to objectives in the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards. This assessment is designed to measure student growth in Math and Reading, both during the school year and across multiple school years. The assessment allows teachers to see instructional strengths and needs for each student.

At the conclusion of the assessment, each student receives a score that aligns to an instructional level. MAP, in conjunction with other measures throughout the school year, helps teachers differentiate instruction within their classrooms. Home reports will be sent at the end of the testing window. A reminder will be shared with families for when these reports are being sent home.

On Wednesday, October 7 and 14, students in grades 2-5 will take the MAP assessment. The data from the MAP assessment will help schools and teachers measure where your child is starting the year academically. The HCPSS intends to also give the assessment in winter and spring to measure how your child’s learning is progressing throughout the year. The MAP test does not affect grades and the difficulty adjusts depending on how your child responds. It is normal for students to only answer about half of the questions correctly.

To learn more about the MAP assessment, please visit: https://www.nwea.org/the-map-suite/common-questions-families/

The Reading test will be offered on October 7 at 9 am and 1 pm. The Math test will be offered on October 14 at 9 am and 1 pm. These are both Wednesdays.  Homeroom teachers will communicate which session your child is in, through a Canvas Announcement.  If your child is unable to attend, makeup testing will be offered during asynchronous learning times. Teachers will share Google Meet information and your student’s testing group as we get closer to the Oct 7th date.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Mrs. Spivey

​​​​​​​gillian_spivey@hcpss.org 

Date

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 (All day)