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It is one of the most trusted and widely-used assessments for primary and secondary educators.  \nMAP test scores are extremely useful for teachers and educators because they help benchmark how far above or below grade level students are in specific sub-topics. Using  \n3/16/23, 1:19 PM NWEA Map Scores by Grade Level & Percentiles | Mastery Genius  \nthese scores, educators can custom-tailor curriculums and lessons to help students master subjects that they may be struggling with.  \nIn this guide, we will help you understand exactly what your childʼs NWEA MAP scores mean depending on grade level and time of year (fall, winter, or spring).  \nLooking to improve your childʼs reading & math skills? Mastery Genius can help! Our adaptive software pinpoints exactly where your child is struggling and develops custom lessons to get them beck on track. Learn more here.  \nHow to Interpret MAP Scores Correctly  \nMAP scores arenʼt as simple a getting an A, B, or C – scores need to be interpreted differently depending on grade level, time of year, and subject. Make sure you read the next section carefully.  \n First – click on the grade level for the MAP test that you or your student took. There will be three charts depending on when the test was taken.  \n Next – look for the correct timeframe (fall, winter, or spring). Each timeframe will have its own sub-heading and chart. This is important because scores typically change as the school year progresses.  \n Finally – make sure youʼre looking at the correct subject column (math, reading, or language usage).  \nWhat do MAP Score Percentiles Mean?  \nA score in the 50th percentile is considered “average” – meaning it is right in the middle of where students in that specific grade score during that time of the year. A score in the 95th percentile means that is it better than 95% of other children in that grade level during that time of the year.  \n[https://masterygenius.com/blog/nwea-map-scores/\\#kindergarten](https://masterygenius.com/blog/nwea-map-scores/#kindergarten) 2/27  \nNWEA MAP Scores by Grade Level Start out by clicking on the correct grade level below:  \n  Kindergarten  \n 1 st Grade  \n 2nd Grade  \n 3rd Grade  \n 4th Grade  \n 5th Grade  \n 6th Grade  \n 7th Grade  \n 8th Grade  \n 9th Grade  \n 10th Grade  \n 11th Grade  \n 12th Grade  \nKindergarten MAP Scores Fall  \nThe chart below shows kindergarten MAP scores and percentiles for the fall timeframe.  \nPercentile  \n1 – 9 10 – 19 20 – 29 30 – 39  \n40 – 49  \nMath  \n111-123  \n124-129  \n129-133  \n133-136  \n136-139  \nReading  \n108-120  \n121-126  \n126-130  \n130-133  \n134-136  \nLanguage  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nN/A  \n3/16/23, 1:19 PM NWEA Map Scores by Grade Level & Percentiles | Mastery Genius  \n50 – 59 60 – 69 70 – 79 80 – 89  \n90 – 99  \n140-142  \n143-146  \n146-150  \n150-155  \n156-169  \n137-139 140-143  \n143-147  \n147-152 152-165  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nWinter  \nThe chart below shows kindergarten MAP scores and percentiles for the winter timeframe.  \nPercentile  \n1 – 9 10 – 19 20 – 29 30 – 39 40 – 49 50 – 59 60 – 69 70 – 79 80 – 89  \n90 – 99  \nMath  \n122-134  \n135-140  \n140-144  \n144-147  \n147-150  \n150-153  \n153-156  \n156-160  \n160-165  \n165-178  \nReading  \n119-130  \n131-136  \n136-140  \n140-143  \n143-146  \n146-149  \n149-152  \n152-156  \n156-161  \n161-174  \nLanguage  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nN/A  \nSpring  \nThe chart below shows kindergarten MAP scores and percentiles for the spring  \ntimeframe.  \nPercentile Math Reading Language  \n1 – 9 129-141 125-137 N/A  \n[https://masterygenius.com/blog/nwea-map-scores/\\#kindergarten](https://masterygenius.com/blog/nwea-map-scores/#kindergarten) 4/27  \n3/16/23, 1:19 PM NWEA Map Scores by Grade Level & Percentiles | Mastery Genius  \n10 – 19 20 – 29 30 – 39 40 – 49 50 – 59 60 – 69 ","cbCainscTQTAhzE3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainscTQTAhzE3","pdf",2000578,27,"English","# How to Interpret MAP Scores Correctly\n## What do MAP Score Percentiles Mean?\n## Kindergarten MAP Scores\n## 1st Grade MAP Scores\n## 2nd Grade MAP Scores","[{\"question\":\"How should MAP scores be interpreted correctly?\",\"answer\":\"Interpret MAP scores by selecting the correct grade level, the right testing timeframe (fall, winter, or spring), and the correct subject column such as math, reading, or language usage.\"},{\"question\":\"What does a 50th percentile MAP score mean?\",\"answer\":\"A 50th percentile score is considered average because it falls in the middle of where students in that grade score during that same time of year.\"},{\"question\":\"What does a 95th percentile MAP score mean?\",\"answer\":\"A 95th percentile score means the student performs better than 95% of other students in that grade level during that testing timeframe.\"}]","NWEA Map Scores by Grade Level & Percentiles - Interpret MAP Scores | PDF",1791001481,68]