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An advantage of the RIT scale is that it can relate the numbers on the scale directly to the difficulty of items on the tests. In addition, the RIT scale is an equal interval scale. Equal interval means that the difference between scores is the same regardless of whether a student is at the top, bottom, or middle of the RIT scale, and it has the same meaning regardless of grade level.  \nCharacteristics of RIT Scale  \n•Achievement Scale  \n•Accurate Scale  \n•Equal Interval Scale  \n•Helps to measure growth over time  \n•Different RIT scores have different meanings depending on the grade level  \nHow Seward Public Schools is using NWEA RIT Scores  \n•Projected NeSA proficiency/score  \n•College Readiness  \n•Data point in interventions  \n•National normed test reported to the state  \nThis handout has been created by Seward Public Schools as a resource for teachers to better understand the RIT scale, Growth Projections, and College/Career Readiness.  \nWhat does each report mean for me as a teacher?  \nNWEA has many reports but it is important to understand which report to use and what information it is providing.  \n\n| Student Goal Setting Worksheet | Student Progress Report | Class Breakdown Reports |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Show a students test history for designated time period in the select subject areas\u003Cbr>Show a growth projection in the selected subject areas individualized for a student\u003Cbr>Indicates an area or strength and area of possible concern fora student | Show a students overall progress for all past terms\u003Cbr>Individual report for students to communicate growth | Shows an entire class of students\u003Cbr>Groups students by RIT bands\u003Cbr>Starting point for grouping students appropriately |\n\nHow to use the Student Goal Setting Worksheet with your students  \n•Explain to them where to find their overall RIT score  \n•Have them look at areas of strength and areas of possible concern  \n•Talk about their projected RIT with them (this is provided through NWEA by calculating where they started and how much instruction is provided before the next time the test is taken)  \nHow to use the RIT scale charts with students when setting goals  \n•Find the correct table for the test you want to discuss  \n•Find the correct grade level and time of year  \n•Explain to students that this would be a RIT score of an average student (50%) on the given test at the given time in the given grade level.  \nHow to use the College Readiness scale charts with students when setting goals  \n•Find the correct subject in the table for what you want to discuss  \n•Find the correct grade level and time of year  \n•Explain to students that this would be a RIT score of an average student (50%) on the given test at the given time in the given grade level.  \n2011 Normative Data Reference Status Norms of RIT Scores  \nMathematics Norms (RIT VALUES)  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Beginning Middle of End of of Year Year Year\u003Cbr>Grade Mean Mean Mean\u003Cbr>K 156.1 |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | 162.5 | 172.2 | 179.0 |\n| 2 | 178.7 | 185.9 | 191.3 |\n| 3 | 192.3 | 198.7 | 203.5 |\n| 4 | 203.5 | 208.6 | 212.4 |\n| 5 | 212.7 | 217.5 | 220.7 |\n| 6 | 220.1 | 223.2 | 226.0 |\n| 7 | 225.7 | 228.5 | 230.9 |\n| 8 | 230.0 | 232.6 | 234.4 |\n| 9 | 233.2 | 234.2 | 235.3 |\n| 10 | 235.3 | 236.6 | 237.5 |\n\nReading Norms (RIT VALUES)  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Beginning Middle of End of of Year Year Year\u003Cbr>Grade Mean Mean Mean\u003Cbr>K 155.1 |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | 160.0 | 170.1 | 176.1 |\n| 2 | 175.9 | 183.4 | 189.2 |\n| 3 | 190.2 | 194.8 | 199.2 |\n| 4 | 199.6 | 203.0 | 206.3 |\n| 5 | 207.1 | 209.9 | 212.4 |\n| 6 | 212.5 | 214.2 | 216.2 |\n| 7 | 216.6 | 218.2 | 219.6 |\n| 8 | 219.5 | 221.4 | 222.6 |\n| 9 | 221.8 | 222.2 | 222.9 |\n| 10 | 222.9 | 223.3 | 223.9 |\n\nLanguage Usage Norms (RIT VALUES)  \n\n| \u003Cbr>2 175.4","cbCaiiO5jCBV2IQQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiO5jCBV2IQQ","pdf",327069,"English","# RIT Score Explained\n## RIT Scale Characteristics\n## How Seward Public Schools Uses NWEA RIT Scores\n## Teacher Guidance: Report Meanings\n## Report Types and Student Goal Setting\n## Using RIT Scale Charts for Goals\n## College Readiness Scale Charts for Goals\n## 2011 Normative Data Reference\n## Norms by Subject (Mathematics, Reading, Language Usage, General Science)\n## Timing of Test Windows","[{\"question\":\"What does the RIT scale measure in the NWEA MAP system?\",\"answer\":\"The RIT scale is a curriculum scale that uses item difficulty values to estimate student achievement. 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