Dedicated to this belief, NWEA developed Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), a state- aligned computerized adaptive assessment program that provides educators with the information they need to improve teaching and learning. Educators use the growth and achievement data from MAP to develop targeted instructional strategies and to plan school improvement. With the ability to test students up to four times a year, MAP test results help educators make student-focused, data-driven decisions.

More than 3400 school districts and educational partners use MAP Mathematics, Reading, and Language Usage tests to help all students learn. These assessments are unique in that they adapt to each student's ability, accurately measuring what a child knows and needs to learn. In addition, MAP tests measure academic growth over time, independent of grade level or age. Most importantly, the results educators receive have practical application to teaching and learning. MAP test results provide educators with timely information that guides instructional planning and school improvement.

MAP tests are state-aligned and are often used as an indicator of preparedness for state assessments. Administering the tests up to four times each year allows educators to closely monitor the progress of students. Student test results are maintained test after test, so teachers and parents can monitor the growth of individual students year after year. With access to aggregated student report, building and central office administrators use MAP data to inform curriculum and school improvement decisions.

Educators use MAP tests to:

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