Assessment

NWEA Online Diagnostic

One of the keys to evaluating, maintaining, and improving academic achievement is an diagnostic/assessment tool that provides a unique test for each student. We have found NWEA and their MAP system which stands for Measures of Academic Progress.  MAP are state-aligned computerized adaptive assessments that provide accurate, useful information about student achievement and growth.

MAP tests provide highly accurate results that can be used to:

  • Identify the skills and concepts individual students have learned.
  • Diagnose instructional needs.
  • Monitor academic growth over time.
  • Make data-driven decisions at the classroom, school, and district levels.
  • Place new students into appropriate instructional programs.

Students in grades K-8 will be required to complete their MAP modules the first few weeks of school.  Grades K-2 will complete diagnostics in Mathematics and Reading.  Grades 2-8 will complete diagnostics in Mathematics, Reading, and Language Usage.

 

STAR Testing (Standardized Testing and Reporting)

The STAR program is a statewide testing program used to help measure how well students are learning basic academic skills. The STAR testing is scheduled for April / May 2010.

Preparing your student for the STAR Testing

Following are some articles writtin by Ting Sun, PhD,Co-Founder of Natomas Charter School and Vice President of Leadership and Quality, California Charter School's Association. These should be helpful and informative.You will need Adobe Acrobat to view these files.