MAP testing begins February 26th
During the
week of February 26th , students in grades 4-8 will take the MAP® Growth™ test from NWEA® on a
computer. We give students MAP Growth tests to determine their instructional
level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year (and from year
to year) in reading and math.
Students will take the MAP test during their normal math and reading instructional periods. Though the test is not times, each test takes an average of sixty minutes to complete. Students will only take one test per day.
How should students prepare for these testing days?
The answer is this. Students who are on time, well rested, energized, and encouraged are, generally speaking, students who have the focus, energy, and stamina to do well. Children who have the most trouble with testing are children who are tired, hungry, hurried, distracted, or discouraged. This means that the most significant actions that will help a child perform at his or her best are a regular and early bedtime, a nourishing breakfast, and family and classroom conversations that encourage a student's spirit each day.
Students will take the MAP test during their normal math and reading instructional periods. Though the test is not times, each test takes an average of sixty minutes to complete. Students will only take one test per day.
How should students prepare for these testing days?
The answer is this. Students who are on time, well rested, energized, and encouraged are, generally speaking, students who have the focus, energy, and stamina to do well. Children who have the most trouble with testing are children who are tired, hungry, hurried, distracted, or discouraged. This means that the most significant actions that will help a child perform at his or her best are a regular and early bedtime, a nourishing breakfast, and family and classroom conversations that encourage a student's spirit each day.
For more
information about the MAP Growth test, visit: NWEA.org/Parent-Toolkit.
