MAP TESTING (NWEA): Measures of Academic Progress

NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (NWEA) September 12-23, 2016 (test window). GRADES 7 through 10; September 12-15, 2016.

Grades K-6 will testing in their own classroom.  Each teacher will set their test schedule for each grade, refer to the individual teacher for the exact schedule.  

                                   SPRING Testing- 2017: TBD (no dates for testing have been set)

Twice a year (fall, spring) kindergarten through 10th grade students are tested to determine their level of academic progress.  MAP is an achievement test that is delivered by computer.  The areas that are tested include: ‚ Reading, Language Arts, Math,  and Science.  Testing will begin on September 12 and run until September 23 or until all students are tested. The spring dates are not set as yet. Grades K-6 will test in their rooms and they may determine their own test schedule.  Please refer to the power point below to get an overview of the nature of MAP testing.  It is also good to follow the reminders listed below:

MEASURES OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS-(MAP) NWEA TESTING REMINDERS:

BEFORE the test:

  • Get a good night's sleep

  • Eat a healthy breakfast

  • Take a restroom break before going into the lab

DURING the TEST:

  • Follow Instructions

  • Use good test-taking strategies

  • Do your best

AFTER the TEST:

  • Raise your hand when you finish

  • Work quietly until time to go


NAEP TESTING:  We have been selected to participate this year in NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Porgress)  testing. The focus of the testing is to evaluate a child's aptitude in the areas of reading and mathematics.The testing is given on February 17, 2015 and lasts about two and a half hours.  The testing will be done with 4th and 8th graders only, and results are used strictly on a confidential basis. The grading has nothing to do with the student's profile.  

ASVAB Testing:  Each year the Junior class is given the ASVAB test(Armed Services Vocational Abilities Battery).  This is a Career Exploration Program (CEP) that helps students to identify areas that interest them and to learn about themselves and the world of work.  The testing provides the student with their particular interests and skills as well as providing them with access to a great career exploration website for their use and perusal.  The test is given this year on September 7, 2017 to the Juniors and will run from 8:30 am until about 11:30 am.  The test will be given by ASVAB personnel and a post-test overview will be done once results arrive back at the school.  See the counselor if you have any questions!  This also serves as a military entrance exam should the student have an interest in pursing a career in the military.  A student must score a minimum of 30 to be considered for any branch of the military.