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NWEA - MAP

Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of


Academic Progress

What is NWEA MAP?

Computer Adaptive questions are altered based on students ability


level, also known as tailored testing
The subsequent questions are based on how well the student performs on
previous assessments
As the student answers questions correctly, the questions become more difficult
and vice versa

Formative assessment that can be given 2-12


The MAP test is developed using the Common Core State Standards
NWEA was formed in 1973. The first computer adaptive test was
introduced in 1985. There is a team of more than 7,400 continues to
review and make changes to the assessment.

Information gained from:


www.nwea.org

Validity

The MAP test utilizes state standards and common core state
standards to develop questions.
NWEA conducts studies to showcase alignment between NWEA RIT
scale and state tests

Grade 5 Math Correlation = 0.872


Grade 5 Reading Correlation = 0.789

Teachers and students in my school see a disconnect between our


curriculum, our standards, and objectives covered by the MAP test

Information gained from:


www.nwea.org
Wang, Shudong, et al. Construct Validity and Measurement Invariance of Computerized Adaptive Testing: Application to Measures of Academic
Performance (MAP) using Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology 3.1 (2013) 88-100
Michigan Linking Study (2012) NWEA (www.nwea.org/resources/michigan-linking-study/)

Reliability

Scores are automatically generated as students take test. They


are available immediately after student completes the test and
are available from the NWEA website within 24 hours.

Ability to retest when there is an increase or decrease of more than 15


points from the last test

NWEA claims that by adjusting the question difficulty up and


down, they are better able to measure a students current
achievement
This is a formative assessment, and the results should be used in
a classroom to inform and differentiate instruction

Information gained from:


www.nwea.org

Authenticity

Multiple task types included in MAP


Covers a variety of objectives
NWEA researches to link MAP to achievement on all state
tests by conducting linking studies

In my school, MAP is disconnected from everyday teaching and


learning

Utilize over 7,400 to evaluate assessment as part of


research team

Information gained from:


www.nwea.org

Practicality

Need access to computers and internet

My school has between 2 and 3 computer labs that are utilized


each testing cycle

Scoring is automatic
Unfair questions?
Mis-scoring?

Information gained from:


www.nwea.org

Washback

Opportunity for goal-setting

Schools/students can set growth goals to measure progress


throughout year or across multiple years

Teachers are evaluated on student growth


Students experience increased pressure due to academic
leveling based on MAP results

Information gained from:


www.nwea.org

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