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MCCS Testing
Test Dissemination, Administration, Security and Communication Plan
Georgia MILESTONES
Welcome to Milestones, a free online collection of videos aimed at helping parents understand grade-level expectations in grades K-12. Milestones show students demonstrating what success looks like in reading, writing and math, grade by grade. High School Milestones shows some real-world skills kids should know as well as the academic ones.
NWEA MAP Assessment
Morgan County Schools strive to provide teachers with information that best assists them as they plan engaging experiences for their students. Toward that goal, students in grades K-10 will take a local computerized assessment called the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) three times this year – fall, winter and spring. MAP will provide adults and students the student’s instructional level in the areas of reading, language arts and math. Of equal importance, MAP measures each child’s growth throughout the school year and from year to year in reading, math and language arts. The test is unique because it adapts as the student is taking the test, offering harder questions when the student is doing well and easier questions when the student is struggling so that the child’s “true” instructional level is obtained.
Following each test, a report will be sent home to families detailing the student’s strengths and areas for growth. Teachers and parents can use these results to assist the student in reaching his/her optimal growth. The first report will be given to you during your fall conference.
In short MAP:
- Generates test questions based on student responses.
- Gives immediate results.
- Aligns to Georgia curriculum standards.
- Measures growth over time.
- Provides information used to target individual instruction.
We Believe:
If students do their best when taking MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) computerized assessments, then teachers will use the results.
And if teachers give each student “just right” learning experiences, then students will be more motivated to achieve.
And if students want to come to school to learn things that matter, then families will do whatever it takes to get them there.
And if families and schools each do their part, then students will leave Morgan County Schools ready for their next step in college or career.
If you have questions, please contact the school principal or Susan Tolbert, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning at 706-752-4623.
Understand Your Child's MAP Report
MAP FAQ
What is the MAP test?
MAP, also called Measures of Academic Progress, is a nationally normed referenced test administered on a computer. The test is adaptive to the student’s responses and provides a score called a RIT. This score corresponds to the current achievement level of the student along a vertical scale.
Why are Morgan County students taking the MAP test?
Morgan County is giving the MAP test to determine your child’s instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year in reading, math and language arts.
How do teachers use the test scores?
MAP scores help teachers determine the current achievement level of each student. Lessons can be designed that provide for students at all levels within the same classroom setting. The assessments keep track of progress and growth and let teachers know where a student’s strengths are and if help is needed in any specific area. Teachers use the test information to guide instruction in the classroom.
Who takes the MAP test?
All students in grades K-10 will take the MAP test.
How long does the test take?
Each test usually takes about one hour to complete. The tests are not timed.
Where can I get more information about MAP?
In addition to contacting your child’s principal or teacher you may also find information at www.nwea.org.
What is the correlation of a RIT score to ACT at the high school?
NWEA has aligned the MAP scores to scores of students who take the ACT. As part of their reporting, ACT provides districts a list of students that are college-ready. This strong research study will allow MCSS to report out how many students are college-ready in English, reading and mathematics by the end of 10th grade.
How can I get results of the MAP test?
You can see your child’s principal or teacher. During fall conferences, teachers at primary, elementary and middle will share fall testing results with parents. The student progress report will be sent home to all parents after the winter and spring administrations.
How can parents understand the scores better?
There are resources posted on the district website. Go to www.morgan.k12.ga.us and then click on Teaching and Learning. Your child’s teacher and/or administrator can further explain the Student Progress Report.
Is MAP used as a summative assessment like Milestone?
Test Dissemination, Administration, Security and Communitcation Plan
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