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 2010-2011
- August 30, 2010 - September 3, 2010 Only NEW Students, Grades 2nd - 8th
- January 4, 2011 - January 20, 2011 ALL PACT Students, Grades 2nd - 8th
- May 23, 2011 - June 3, 2011 ALL PACT Students, 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
- April 4, 2011 - April 15, 2011
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.
- California STAR test and Natomas Charter School (PDF File)
- The STAR test and how it affects the API rating (PDF File)
- What the API rating suggests (PDF File)
