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No part of this manual may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from NWEA.  \nTrademarks  \nMeasures of Academic Progress, MAP, and DesCartes: A Continuum of Learning are registered trademarks of NWEAin the U.S. or other countries.  \nLexile® is a trademark of MetaMetrics, Inc., and is registered in the United States and abroad.  \nThe names of other companies and their products mentioned are the trademarks oftheir respective owners.  \nNWEA™ is a global not-for-profit educational services organization with over 30 years experience developing adaptive assessments, professional development, and educational research. Using our mission of Partnering to help all kids learn™ as a guide, we advocate for a kid-centric education policy based on highly accurate, reliable data.  \nThis Parent Toolkit was created by NWEA as a resource and guide for parents. It includes Frequently Asked Questions, The Lexile Framework® for Reading, Tips for Parents, Web Sites for Kids and Parents, and Commonly Used Terms. NWEA hopes you find this toolkit helpful and invites you to have conversations with your school district personnel about NWEA’s assessment tools.  \nFrequently Asked Questions   \nWhat are the different NWEA™ assessments?  \nThe NWEA assessments are:  \nMeasures of Academic Progress® (MAP®)– These computerized tests are adaptive and offered in Reading, Language Usage, and Mathematics. When taking a MAP® test, the difficulty of each question is based on how well a student answers all the previous questions. As the student answers correctly, questions become more difficult. If the student answers incorrectly, the questions become easier. In an optimal test, a student answers approximately half the items correctly and half incorrectly. The final score is an estimate of the student’s achievement level.  \nAs an alternative to MAP® tests, NWEA offers paper-pencil tests called Achievement Level Tests (ALT) . These tests are created using the Level Test Design, which allows for individualized testing and reporting of growth scores.  \nMAP® for Science – This computerized adaptive test provides useful information about where a student is learning in two areas of science: General Science and Concepts & Processes.  \nMAP® for Primary Grades – These computerized tests include Screening (diagnostic) tests, Skills Checklist (diagnostic) tests, and Survey w/ Goals (adaptive) tests in Reading and Mathematics. These assessments:  \n􀂃 Provide teachers with an efficient way to assess achievement levels of early learners so they can spend more time teaching and less time administering individual diagnostic tests.  \n􀂃 Provide information to guide instruction during the early stages ofa student's academic career. Early learners enter school with a wide variety of educational experiences. Early identification of achievement levels is foundational for teachers establishing an environment for early academic success.  \n􀂃 Identify the needs of all primary grades students, from struggling to advanced learners.  \n􀂃 Utilize engaging test items that encourage student participation for more accurate results.  \nHow long does it take to complete a test?  \nAlthough the tests are not timed, it usually takes students about one hour to complete each MAP® test. MAP® for Primary Grades tests take from about 15 to 30 minutes to complete.  \nWhen will my child be tested and how often?  \nDistricts typically test students at the beginning of the school year in fall and at the end of the school year in spring. Some districts may also choose to test students in winter and summer.  \nParent Toolkit [nwea.org](nwe","cbCaid5jrYBYFYuo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaid5jrYBYFYuo","pdf",106396,"English","# Frequently Asked Questions\n## What are the different NWEA assessments?\n## How long does it take to complete a test?\n## When will my child be tested and how often?\n## Do all students in the same grade take the same test?\n## What are NWEA assessments used for?\n## How do teachers use the test scores?\n## Can parents discuss assessment data directly with NWEA?","[{\"question\":\"What are the different NWEA assessments mentioned in this toolkit?\",\"answer\":\"The toolkit explains MAP assessments in Reading, Language Usage, and Mathematics, plus MAP for Science and MAP for Primary Grades. 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