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.

New 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.

NWEA Testing Dates 2011-2012

  • August 29, 2011 - September 2, 2011     Only NEW Students, Grades 2nd - 8th
  • January 3, 2012 - January 20, 2012        ALL PACT Students, Grades 2nd - 8th
  • May 29, 2012 - June 1, 2012                  Per Advisor or Parent/Teacher Request, Grades 2nd - 8th

 

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.

STAR testing Dates

  • March 6 - STAR Writing, 4th & 7th grade only
  • May 1, 2012 - May 8, 2012 - All Students
  • May 9, 2012 - May 15 - Make-ups

Preparing your student for the STAR Testing

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