Lower School adopts MAP evaluation program
By Kathy Ford, Lower School assessment, instruction, and learning specialist
Earlier this year, in an effort to further individualize instruction and improve learning outcomes, the Lower School adopted the Northwest Evaluation Association’s Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Suite. "As educators, we believe in continuous growth … we believe in reaching beyond traditional standards of excellence for the collective benefit of our students," explains Kathy Ford, Lower School assessment, instruction, and learning specialist.
The MAP process allows faculty to determine each child's strengths and needs, resulting in a more individualized approach to instruction. MAP data also reduces time-consuming elements of differentiated instruction by grouping students according to skill level and learning goals and suggesting instructional resources.
"The MAP Suite is just as informative for parents," Ford adds. "After each testing period, parents receive a report of their child’s results. Learning areas within a subject area such as math are noted (e.g., real and complex number systems, geometry, statistics and probability, and algebraic thinking). In addition, the report shows growth over time and projected proficiency. Three assessment periods per year ensure that everyone is routinely aware of student growth and can take timely actions to ensure progress.
Scroll down to see more about the information and reports provided by the MAP program.
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Earlier this year, in an effort to further individualize instruction and improve learning outcomes, the Lower School adopted the Northwest Evaluation Association’s Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Suite. "As educators, we believe in continuous growth … we believe in reaching beyond traditional standards of excellence for the collective benefit of our students," explains Kathy Ford, Lower School assessment, instruction, and learning specialist.
The MAP process allows faculty to determine each child's strengths and needs, resulting in a more individualized approach to instruction. MAP data also reduces time-consuming elements of differentiated instruction by grouping students according to skill level and learning goals and suggesting instructional resources.
"The MAP Suite is just as informative for parents," Ford adds. "After each testing period, parents receive a report of their child’s results. Learning areas within a subject area such as math are noted (e.g., real and complex number systems, geometry, statistics and probability, and algebraic thinking). In addition, the report shows growth over time and projected proficiency. Three assessment periods per year ensure that everyone is routinely aware of student growth and can take timely actions to ensure progress.
Scroll down to see more about the information and reports provided by the MAP program.
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