by Cindy Plantecoste, MS Vice Principal
All MS students will take the NWEA Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) test in Math and Reading on the mornings of September 2nd and 3rd, 2019.
The MAP test is a computer-based test that assesses students with a baseline question and then adjusts subsequent questions to appropriately challenge each student. The testing data provides a snapshot of what the student can do at a specific point of time of the year. This information is useful to our teachers as they decide how to differentiate the learning experience for their students.
Your child does not need to prepare for the MAP tests, nor should s/he be worried or anxious about taking this test. We do recommend, however, that all students get a good night’s sleep before the tests and that they eat a healthy breakfast before coming to school. Students in grades 7 or 8 will need their laptop for the testing session. Grade 6 students will be given a laptop for their testing sessions. All students should have a book to read in case they finish their test early.