It takes multiple measures to support student learning
Every school has different goals, but it all comes back to one thing: helping students grow. Discover the seven principles of creating an effective assessment system.
Give kids the RTI support they need to grow
A one-size-fits-all approach to education doesn’t work. MAP and Skills Navigator help you to understand and support the academic needs of each student.
Leading from the classroom
Listen to insights from the 2016 Teachers of the Year in our first podcast series
PISA results are in. How does your school stack up?
OECD Test for Schools (based on PISA) reveals how well your students are prepared for global success—and gives you powerful insights for continuous school improvement.
Making our mission visible
Learn more about how NWEA’s National Agenda and advocacy work supports academic growth for all students.
Educational assessment you can trust
Our research-based, computerized assessments help educators answer a crucial question: Are my students learning? By delivering precise, real-time information about every student’s learning triumphs and challenges, we set educators—and students—up for success.
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®) creates a personalized assessment experience by adapting to each student’s learning level. You’ll have assessment data—and essential information about what each student knows and is ready to learn—within 24 hours.
Skills Navigator
Discover classroom assessment that makes a real difference for teachers and students. Designed for grades K – 8, Skills Navigator® helps close achievement gaps, use data to guide instruction, and support kids with diverse needs—on, above, or below grade level.
Children's Progress Academic Assessment (CPAA)
Prekindergarten and early primary students aren’t just small versions of bigger kids. That’s why Children’s Progress Academic Assessment™ (CPAA™) provides a personalized assessment experience that supports your youngest learners’ unique developmental needs.
Quality Growth Data Help You Maximize Student Success
NWEA partners with educators across the globe. Hear why our featured educators believe a focus on growth matters—and how they’re maximizing learning for students on, above, and below grade level. Learn more
Students and Educators Speak Up About Assessment
Results from our independent research study, Make Assessment Matter, show one thing clearly: students and educators have a lot to say about assessment! It’s the first time any formal study has asked students’ opinions, and their responses are making news across the country. Learn more
Use MAP reports to predict performance on Smarter Balanced tests
The verdict’s in: yes, students’ MAP scores can predict how they’ll perform on Smarter Balanced! Since the information’s right in our MAP reports, it’s easy for teachers and administrators to get a heads-up.
Gain Common Core Confidence with Common Core MAP
Learn how Common Core MAP lets you quickly and reliably assess what students performing at, above, and below grade level know and are ready to learn on Common Core State Standards.
Assessments in context
Understand what different types of assessments can—and can’t—do, then see how quality data can give you an accurate picture of student learning and college readiness.