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These tests are offered 2-3 times per year in grades 2-9 for Reading and 2-10 in Math.  \nWhy do we offer MAP testing?  \n􀁸 Teachers have a much better understanding of how to respond to the students’learning needs when they have access to MAP data for their students. Teachers use MAP data for instructional grouping, selection of appropriate materials, to monitor student growth, and differentiate instruction.  \nWhat is a Rausch Unit? (RIT)  \n􀁸 The MAP test is a leveled test meaning each student sees different questions, getting harder or less difficult depending on their prior responses. The adaptive nature of the test means that the final score is a function of how difficult the questions were that the student answered correctly. The score or RIT (Rausch Unit) is named after the person who invented this type of assessment. This type of leveled assessment is valid and reliable, making it a valuable instructional tool to monitor growth.  \n􀁸 RIT scores are divided into 10-point intervals or ranges. The range of RIT scores is different for each subject area test. For reading, the RIT range is 140-249. For Math, the RIT range is 150-above 269.  \nHow are the Survey and Goals Survey tests different?  \n􀁸 There are two versions of the MAP test. The shorter Survey Test has only 20 questions and assigns an overall RIT score. The longer version, Goals Survey Test, with 42-52 questions, assigns an overall RIT score as well as a RIT score for each of the strand areas tested. Use the overall RIT score to monitor growth, as in this typeof assessment each student may have a different number of items in each strand. Use the RIT scores for strands to address specific learning needs of weaknesses. When individual strand scores are improved, the overall RIT score will increase to reflect student growth. Strand data are not reported on the Survey Test.  \nWhat doesthe RIT score mean?  \n􀁸 RIT scores may be compared to normative scores of students around the country who have also taken the MAP test, or may be compared to criterion scores that have been statistically validated and aligned with proficiency levels on the MCAIIs. RIT scores for an individual student are also used to measure student growth over time.  \nHow are RIT growth norms used to set targets for student growth?  \n􀁸 NWEA computes the average amount of growth made by students in each grade level whose initial score falls within each RIT range. These scores become the RIT range growth targets for all other students in the country who share the same grade and starting RIT score. NWEA Growth Norms for reading and math are released every three years. Note that growth NWEA targets are based on normative performance nationally, and are not related to local criterion referenced targets that predict MCAII success.  \nWhere can I find MAP growth goals for my students?  \n􀁸 Growth goals for individual students are listed in the Web Portal after fall testing. Grade level team facilitators through grade 8 provide teachers with a report that lists these goals as well. Specific reports from the NWEA website which are forwarded to districts from SCRED also contain growth goal information. Contact your building administrator for this information.  \nWhere can I find MAP target scores that are predictive of success on the MCAII?  \n􀁸 Target scores can be found in the SCRED target packet and on the One Page Target sheets for Reading and Math. These documents are housed at the SCRED website ([www.scred.k12.mn.us](www.scred.k12.mn.us)) under Research & Outcomes.  \nHow much annual growth is expected?  \n􀁸 Many factors affect annual growth. 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