MAP Growth Assessment

What the assessment is

NWEA’s MAP Growth Assessment is an assessment tool that effectively measures academic achievement and progress in certain K-12 subjects. It provides teachers with accurate, actionable evidence to help inform instructional strategies for each learner in their classroom.

Who takes it

In RISD the MAP Growth Assessment (Measures of Academic Progress) is given in both reading and math in grades K-8 and at high school in Algebra I, English I and English II, and Biology. The science assessment is given in grades 5 and 8 and other grades as determined by the campus. Learners enrolled in a dual language program may also take a MAP Growth assessment in Spanish.

When it’s offered

Students take the assessments three times a year. Campuses are given a window of time to give the assessments, and they can schedule to fit their needs within that time frame. Campuses will communicate specific dates to families regarding assessment days for learners.

How results are shared

Parents will be able to access an electronic copy of the Student Progress Report through the Focus Parent Portal by following these steps:

Click My Child
Click Child Info
Click Assessment Rpt Cards
Download the file in NWEA MAP Reports

Resources

Informational Videos

NWEA MAP Growth Assessment
Family Report Explained Video from an RISD principal to families at her campus. Each campus will provide communication about MAP achievement and growth.

Parent Resources

Contact Information

Please contact your student’s classroom teacher if you have questions about how to read the reports or what the next steps will be in supporting your child’s academic success.

Parent FAQs

What types of questions are on the MAP Growth assessment?

MAP Growth includes multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and other types of questions. To view sample questions and get more information about the assessment, visit Warmup.NWEA.org.

Can I help my child prepare for the MAP Growth assessment?

Students can not study for MAP Growth as it is individualized, but it is always good to know what to expect. For tips to prepare your child for the MAP Growth, read the following article, “Preparing for MAP Growth: 20 tips for families.”

How else can I use the MAP results?

College Explorer from NWEA® helps students, parents, and teachers develop pathways to higher education. This powerful tool links MAP® Growth™ scores with national benchmarks for colleges, universities, and even specific majors. Together with goal setting and parent conferences, College Explorer can help students develop a plan, consider new possibilities, and put post-secondary dreams within reach.

Why does the district administer MAP?

The district utilizes the MAP assessment to support our student academic growth goals. RISD believes that every child will meet or exceed their academic goals. MAP provides families, educators, and learners with the information needed to set and measure those goals. MAP Growth assessments are not tests of mastery and are not administered for grades.

How is the MAP assessment given?

The MAP assessment is administered online, and a report will be shared with families to show your student’s assessment results. The report will give you a summary of your student’s performance academically as evidenced by the most recent MAP Growth assessment. It will also show you your student’s growth over time and will show you how your student is progressing compared to other students at the same grade level across the district and the nation.

How do schools and teachers use the MAP Growth scores?

Teachers can use the RIT scores to inform instruction, personalize learning, and monitor the growth of individual students. Principals and administrators can use the scores to see the performance and progress of a grade level, a school, or the entire district.

Remember, your child’s MAP Growth RIT score is not a grade. Instead, it is a single data point that helps their teacher know what your child is ready to learn next. It is there to inform the teacher’s instructional decision.

What can parents do to support their child’s growth using MAP data?

Parents should reach out to their child’s teacher to learn more about resources available by grade level and subject.

Parents can also create free accounts with the following online learning resources:

Khan Academy Math Mappers provides custom learning pathways for learners when parents enter in the MAP RIT score for instructional areas.
Newsela provides engaging reading experiences in English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. Parents can enter the Lexile score provided on their child’s MAP report to ensure that the material is at the right level.
IXL provides a personalized learning experience for students based on their most recent MAP results. Each student in grades 9-12 has an account with IXL and can log in from any device. Directions for how to log into IXL