MAP TESTING
MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) is a new test to District 66 this year and will replace the IOWA test which was given in years past. We will give students MAP tests to determine their instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year in the areas of math, reading and language arts. The test is taken on the computer.
MAP tests are unique in that they adapt to your child’s level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward testing. With the use of MAP tests, we can administer shorter tests and use less class time while still receiving detailed, accurate information about your child’s growth. Over the next few weeks, your child will spend a total of about two to three hours completing these tests. Each school year, students in grades 2-8 take the tests in fall and again in the spring. This fall the 2nd grade test is being piloted. We are administering the test at this time to familiarize the students with the testing procedures therefore the results will not be sent home. The spring testing results will be sent home with the final report card.
We are truly excited to begin a new era that focuses on every child’s individual growth and achievement. Partnering to help all kids learn, parents and teachers can have a profound positive effect on the lives of our children. For more information on resources for parents, download the Parent Toolkit at www.nwea.org >> Partner Support.
Please feel free to call me at 630-783-5200 with any questions.
Mrs. Hansen
