What is MAP?
MAP stands for Measures of Academic Progress, achievement tests that are taken by computer. Students in grades 2 through 10 complete MAP tests three times per year, providing teachers with critical information needed to design instruction to meet the needs of each individual learner.
Each student is presented with one question at a time on the computer screen, and must use a mouse or keyboard to select the correct answer. The difficulty of the test adjusts to the student’s performance. For example, if the student answers a question correctly, the next question will be harder. If the student answers a question incorrectly, the next question will be easier.
MAP is used to assess student achievement in reading and mathematics three times per year (fall, winter, and spring). Students in grades 7-10 also complete MAP assessments in science at least twice per year. These tests are aligned with the curriculum and the results therefore reflect the instructional level of each student and measure growth over time.
At DSD, only those students who read at or above the 3rd grade level (as measured by the IRI), will participate in the MAP reading assessment. This is because MAP may not provide a valid measure of reading achievement for DSD students who read below the 3rd grade level.
