NWEA MAP – Reading and Math

Assessment Type

Interim/Benchmark/Diagnostic

Description & Purpose

NWEA MAP is our universal screener in grades 3-5. The math and reading tests are given to all students in the fall, winter, and spring. The results are shared with our families. The NWEA MAP tests are adaptive, interim assessments used to evaluate a student’s overall academic growth and skill level over time, providing teachers with actionable data to personalize instruction.

Grade Range

3-5

Frequency

Several Times Per Year

Questions That Assessment Results Can Help To Answer (Use)

– What do a student’s changes in RIT scores and growth percentiles across testing windows (fall, winter, spring) reveal about the trajectory of their overall math skill development over time?
– Which specific reading andmath instructional domains can help inform flexible learning groups?
– What specific reading or math concepts should be targeted next to differentiate instruction?