MAP Testing
The Measure of Attained Progress (MAP) tests are computerized adaptive tests that are tailored to an individual student’s current achievement level. Students take tests in Reading, Language Use, and Mathematics. During the test, the difficulty of each question is based on how well the student answered the previous questions. As the student answers questions correctly, the questions become more difficult. If a student answers incorrectly, the questions get easier. Tests are not timed but it generally takes students about one hour to complete each test.
Annual MAP testing enables the school to track MAP growth and measure achievement. Results provide teachers with accurate and actionable evidence to help differentiate instruction for each student or group of students regardless of how far above or below their grade level they are. The standards-aligned reports make it simple for teachers to plan lessons, develop interventions if necessary, and see what students are ready to learn next.
Higher-level reports provide senior leaders with the context to drive improvement across the entire school. The results have no impact on your child’s report card grades.
Learn more: www.nwea.org/map-growth/
CAT4
The Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) is an assessment of students' verbal, non-verbal, quantitative, and spatial reasoning skills. CAT4 results provide a well-rounded profile of student ability which enables teachers to target their support, provide the right level of challenge, and make informed decisions about student progress. It provides a unique student profile in four main areas:
- Verbal reasoning: the ability to express ideas and reason through words is essential to succeeding in subjects with a high language content.
- Non-verbal reasoning: the ability to problem solve using pictures and diagrams is important in a wide range of school subjects including math and science.
- Spatial reasoning: the capacity to think and draw conclusions in three dimensions is needed for many STEM subjects yet not easily measured by other datasets.
- Quantitative reasoning: the ability to use numerical skills to solve problems is applicable beyond mathematics.
DELF
Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française (DELF) is a diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education to prove the French-language skills of non-French candidates.
Students in Grade 2 and up (at ‘Intermediate’ and ‘Advanced’ levels) will have the opportunity to take the DELF exam in the spring.
