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Setting the StageSetting the Stage

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NWEANWEA™™: Mission and Purpose: Mission and Purpose

! Our mission:Partnering to helpall kids learn™

! Our purpose:Growth andimprovement oflearning

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Roles and ResponsibilitiesRoles and Responsibilities

! MAP Team Roles and ResponsibilitiesChecklist!BEFORE!DURING!AFTER

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Sustaining the MomentumSustaining the Momentum

! Consider how you will implement whatyou’ve learned in the:!Next month!Next semester!Next year

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Terry PlannerMy Buildingxx/xx/xxxx

Schedule meeting toplan for sharing/teaching otherteachers keyconcepts:

•How MAP works

•Instructional levelvs. mastery

Schedule meetingwith my principalto discuss thisinfo and plan

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•RIT Charts

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•Sustaining theMomentum document

Hectic schedules/be persistent andprioritize– this isimportant!

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Sustaining the MomentumSustaining the MomentumPlanning DocumentPlanning Document

How do I make ithappen?! Preparing for the Testing

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What is it?! The MAP® Assessment! The RIT Scale! Instructional Level vs.

Mastery! Research

What’s next?! Roadmap! Sharing Information! On-going work

Topics for TodayTopics for Today

What do I get?! Reports! Resources

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Section 3Section 3 Section 4Section 4

What is it?! The MAP® Assessment! The RIT Scale! Instructional Level vs. Mastery! Research

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Intended AccomplishmentsIntended Accomplishments

To develop an awareness of:! MAP® assessments! The Rasch unIT (RIT) scale! The characteristics and uses of MAP data

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MAPMAP®® Assessments Assessments

Standard MAP® License! Reading

! Grades 2-5! Grades 6+

! Language Usage! Mathematics

! Grades 2-5! Grades 6+! End-of-Course

Assessments

Optional Purchase! MAP® for Primary

Grades! MAP® for Science! MAP® for Mathematics

with Spanish Audio

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Types of AssessmentsTypes of Assessments

Survey w/ Goals! 42-64 questions! Overall score for

subject! Goal area scores! Average time for

each test 50minutes

Survey! 20 questions! Overall score for

subject! No goal area scores! Average time for

each test 20 minutes

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End-of-Course AssessmentsEnd-of-Course Assessments

! Algebra 1! Algebra 2! Geometry! Integrated Mathematics 1 & 2! Integrated Mathematics 3

MAPMAP®® for Primary Grades Assessments for Primary Grades Assessments

! Designed for K through 2! Expands RIT scale to lower levels! Uses enhanced items with audio! Assesses Reading and Mathematics

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MAPMAP®® for Science Assessments for Science Assessments

! Assesses General Science! Assesses Concepts and Processes! Provides separate reports for each area

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Welcome Back from the Lab!Welcome Back from the Lab!

! Let’s continue…

What is it?!The MAP® Assessment!The RIT Scale! Instructional Level vs. Mastery!Research

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Features of Features of MAPMAP®® Assessments Assessments

! Challenging, appropriate, and dynamic! Immediate results! Untimed! Accurate data! Measures growth! Frequency of testing

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Beginning Literacy

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Classroom RealityClassroom Reality

How do we foster growth for ALL students?

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Adaptive AssessmentsAdaptive Assessments

! The key to finding individual studentstrengths and needs is through an adaptiveassessment process.

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The MAPThe MAP®® Adaptive Assessment Adaptive Assessment

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RRasch unasch unITIT (RIT) Scale (RIT) Scale

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! Achievement scale! Equal-interval scale! Used to show growth

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RIT RIT Skills DataSkills Data

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NWEANWEA™™ Research Research

What are expected RIT and growth scores?typical

! Normative Data, grades K-11! Scale Alignment Studies

!Aligns RIT scale with state proficiency benchmarks

! NWEA Goal Structures

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Ready for Instruction TodayReady for Instruction Today

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DesCartes or PrimaryGrades Instructional Data

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Instructional Level vs. MasteryInstructional Level vs. Mastery

The MAP test:! Provides information about the instructional

level of the student.! Provides a road map for students toward

achieving mastery.! Is not a test for determining mastery of skills.

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Characteristics of MAPCharacteristics of MAP®® Data Data

! Identifies instructional level! Provides information to help inform

instructional decisions! Provides immediate data and dynamic,

interactive reports

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Making Decisions Using DataMaking Decisions Using Data

Local -Local -ClassroomClassroom

State/State/AnnualAnnual

PeriodicPeriodic(MAP)(MAP)

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Uses of Data From MAPUses of Data From MAP®® Tests Tests

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Sustaining the MomentumSustaining the Momentum

! Planning time!MAP Team Roles and Responsibilities

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! Critical components of this section!MAP® assessments!The Rasch unIT (RIT) scale!The characteristics and uses of MAP data

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What is it?! The MAP® Assessment! The RIT Scale! Instructional Level vs.

Mastery! Research Section 1

What’s next?! Roadmap! Sharing Information! On-going work

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Topics for TodayTopics for Today

What do I get?! Reports! Resources

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How do I make it happen?! Preparing for the Testing

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Intended AccomplishmentsIntended Accomplishments

! Create awareness around planning andpreparation for test implementation

! Deepen understanding of testing windowlogistics and processes

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What do we need to do?What do we need to do?

! Plan logistics! Create a testing schedule! Submit class roster file (CRF)! Select and train Proctors! Prepare students! Administer test

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About LogisticsAbout Logistics

! Prepare computers! Create schedules

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About SchedulingAbout Scheduling

! Start slow! Lab seating! Time between groups! One subject at a time! Make-up testing! Order of testing

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Sample Testing SchedulesSample Testing Schedules

! Use sample testing schedules as aguideline for planning.

! Scheduling testing will look different basedupon which tests you give and at whatgrades.

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About the Class Roster File (CRF)About the Class Roster File (CRF)

! Decide who needs the data! Build connections between the teachers and

the students!Don’t forget special programs teachers!Don’t forget content area teachers

! Special programs file (SPF)! View the CRF and SPF online tutorial –

Enrolling for a Test Term

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About ProctorsAbout Proctors

! Select more than one person! Set clear expectations! Ensure proper training

!Proctors should view the online MAP® ProctorTraining

!Each Proctor should have a copy of the ProctorHandbook

! Provide practice time! Develop a process for feedback

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About MAPAbout MAP®® Proctor Training Proctor Training

! Delivered through a recorded online session! Duration: 1/2 hour! Complements the Proctor Handbook

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About StudentsAbout Students

! Prepare students!Discuss the purpose of the test!Demonstrate test taking essentials!Use the MAP® Student PowerPoint®

Presentation

! Consider Special Education needs! Talk with high-performing students

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Allowable Accommodations andAllowable Accommodations andModificationsModifications

! May not read any part of the LanguageUsage or Reading tests

! May help with a difficult word inMathematics and Science as long as noadditional clues are given

! May read Mathematics and Science tests ifthe Individual Education Plan (IEP) allows

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Administering the TestAdministering the Test

! Have students bring a book! Be on time! Help seat students at assigned computers! Remain in lab during testing

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Sustaining the MomentumSustaining the Momentum

! Planning time!MAP Team Roles and Responsibilities

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! Critical components of this section!Create awareness around planning and

preparation for test implementation!Deepen understanding of testing window

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Topics for TodayTopics for TodayWhat is it?

! The MAP® Assessment! The RIT Scale! Instructional Level vs.

Mastery! Research Section 1

What do I get?! Reports! Resources

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What’s next?! Roadmap! Sharing Information! On-going work

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What do I get?! Reports! Resources

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Intended AccomplishmentsIntended Accomplishments

! Gain initial insight of key MAP reports andresources

! Understand how to access and apply keyMAP reports and resources

! Explore additional resources available tohelp in informing instructional decisions

MAPMAP®® Reports Reports

! Purpose of reports!Provide data to inform instruction and decision

making

! Critical reports for today!Comprehensive Data File!Teacher Report!Class Rosters

! Online Individual Student Progress Report

! Instructional Resources! Class by RIT Reports

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Accessing NWEAAccessing NWEA™™ Reports Site Reports Site

! User Name and Password required! Online reports

! Teachers, administrators, and MAP Coordinator! 24 – 48 Hours! Adobe® Reader®

! Ordered (End-of-Term) reports! Administrators and MAP Coordinator! 72 Hours! Crystal Reports Viewer

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Reports Site Demo

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Comprehensive Data FileComprehensive Data File

! Access: Ordered by administrators or MAPCoordinators

! Displays: Raw data that can be importedinto other reporting systems

! Provides: A record of time spent testing foreach student

! Designed: To create reports from MAP data

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Accessing the Comprehensive Data FileAccessing the Comprehensive Data File

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Teacher ReportTeacher Report

! Access: NWEA™ Reports Site! Displays: RIT ranked order! Provides: Individual student and class data! Designed: To provide indicators of class

academic diversity

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Accessing the Teacher ReportAccessing the Teacher Report

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A LexileA Lexile®® Range Represents Range Represents

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Activity with the Teacher ReportActivity with the Teacher Report

Investigate a Class"#What subject, grade, and season is this

report?$#Which student has the highest RIT score?%#Which student has the lowest RIT score?&#Which student has the median RIT score?'#Which goal area has the highest mean?

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Making the Grade-Level ConnectionMaking the Grade-Level Connection

1. Highest RIT score = what grade level?2. Lowest RIT score = what grade level?3. Median RIT score = what grade level?4. Which students are three points or more

from the grade level median?

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Class RostersClass Rosters

Online Individual Student Progress Report! Access: NWEA™ Reports Site! Displays: Text and graph! Provides: Longitudinal data! Designed: For sharing with parents

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Accessing Class RostersAccessing Class Rosters

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Activity with the Online Individual StudentActivity with the Online Individual StudentProgress ReportProgress Report

! Ask/Answer!Questions a parent might ask!Answers you would give!Share out questions you can’t answer

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DesCartes: A Continuum of LearningDesCartes: A Continuum of Learning®®

and Primary Grades Instructional Dataand Primary Grades Instructional Data

! Access: NWEA™ Reports Site! Displays: Three columns

!Skills and Concepts to Enhance!Skills and Concepts to Develop!Skills and Concepts to Introduce

! Provides: Skills/concepts aligned tostudent’s instructional level

! Designed: To support instruction and tohelp inform decision-making

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Accessing DesCartes or Primary GradesAccessing DesCartes or Primary GradesInstructional DataInstructional Data

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Instructional Resources: Class by RITInstructional Resources: Class by RIT

! Access: NWEA™ Reports Site! Displays: Groups with similar scores! Provides: Skills/concepts at instructional level! Designed: To support instructional planning

Class Breakdown by Overall RIT and Class Breakdown by Goal Reports

Instructional Resources Demo

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Accessing Instructional Resources: ClassAccessing Instructional Resources: Classby RIT Reportsby RIT Reports

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Class Breakdown by Goalfor Reading

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Activity with Instructional ResourcesActivity with Instructional Resources

How might you use these reports?! As an individual teacher! As a grade-level team! Across grade levels

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Other MAPOther MAP®® Reports Reports

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! Dynamic Reporting Suite!Student Booklist!Student Goal Setting Worksheet

Other MAPOther MAP®® Resources Resources

! NWEA™ Web Site!The Kingsbury Center at NWEA!SPARK Community!Partner Support

! Other ways to connect!Facebook!Twitter

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Sustaining the MomentumSustaining the Momentum

! Planning time!MAP Team Roles and Responsibilities

Checklist

! Critical components of this section!Gain initial insight of key MAP reports and

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Topics for TodayTopics for TodayWhat is it?

! The MAP® Assessment! The RIT Scale! Instructional Level vs.

Mastery! Research Section 1

What do I get?! Reports! Resources

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What’s next?! Roadmap! Sharing Information! On-going work

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What’s next?! Roadmap! Sharing Information! On-going work

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Intended AccomplishmentsIntended Accomplishments

! Explore additional opportunities forprofessional development

! Discover strategies for building internalcapacity to improve the application of newlearnings

! Build a plan for successful MAP testingimplementation and continued data use

NWEANWEA™™ Knowledge Academy Knowledge Academy

! Courses include:!MAP® Basics!What Every Teacher Needs to Know about

MAP®

!Reports Basics for the Teacher!MAP® for All Seasons

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Additional Resources for Teaching OthersAdditional Resources for Teaching Others

! Online Trainings!MAP® Basics!Enrolling for a Test Term (CRF)!Using the Test Administration Application (TAA)!MAP® Proctor Training!MAP® for Primary Grades – Administration

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Using Data in Our Ongoing WorkUsing Data in Our Ongoing Work

! Utilizing data to help inform instructionaldecisions

! Differentiating instruction to better meetstudent needs

! Grouping students flexibly for more effectiveinstruction

! Evaluating programs and curriculum foreffectiveness

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Roadmap to Effective Use of DataRoadmap to Effective Use of Data

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Building Internal CapacityBuilding Internal Capacity

Find Time:! Early release days! Use substitute

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planning teams! Study groups! Data coaches

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Relentless Pursuit of ImprovementRelentless Pursuit of ImprovementQuestionnaireQuestionnaire

! “What does it take for schools to positionthemselves for constantly improvingeffectiveness?”

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MAPMAP®® Team Planning Team PlanningSustaining the MomentumSustaining the Momentum

! Planning Time! MAP Team Roles and Responsibilities Checklist

! Critical components of this section! Explore additional opportunities for professional

development! Discover strategies for building internal capacity to

improve the application of new learnings! Build a plan for successful MAP testing

implementation and continued data use

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