One
of the biggest advantages of the NWEA test is the immediate
availability of results. Teachers can use a student’s scores within days
to begin addressing that student’s individual needs, as well as the
needs of the classroom. In addition, district-wide results are used to
guide staff development and improve curriculum.
In addition,
results from the spring testing window show student growth over the
course of the year, helping teachers and the district assess what
strategies had the best impact.
National Norm information:
More than 2.8 million students were part of the 2008 NWEA MAP Norm
Sample. The National Norm is the average score for all students who
tested during the specified season in each grade. The Norm Growth scores
were generated by tracking growth for only those students who tested in
both testing sessions evaluated for growth.