3.21.24 12 common questions parents ask about MAP Growth At NWEA, we work with thousands of schools and districts across the US and in more than 145 countries around the world. Since we reach millions of students each year, there’s a pretty good... Read more
12.21.23 3 ways leaders can improve assessment literacy for parents and families Declining student scores over the past year in reading, math, and civics on the Nation’s Report Card have confirmed a sobering truth that was already widely assumed by the public at large:... Read more
4.26.22 10 ways for teachers and parents to communicate better about assessments For many educators, the end of the school year is near, which includes navigating how to communicate a lot of information with parents and other caregivers. High school teachers are in the midst... Read more
9.8.20 Go, team: How parents and teachers can use Lexile measures to support young readers Leticia is in third grade, and she has a good learning team. Leticia is the star player. Then there is her dad, ready to lean in on supporting mostly remote learning this year. Meanwhile,... Read more
8.27.19 Sharing assessment data with parents just got simpler Explaining assessment data to families can be challenging. Their focus is often on letter grades and whether their child is passing or failing. When family-teacher conferences roll around, they’re... Read more
6.11.19 Involving Students and Parents in End-of-Year Planning A recent blog post – Teacher End-of-Year Planning Using MAP Growth Data – discussed some questions that often arise as the year draws to a close. Were my efforts to support student growth this... Read more
1.24.19 MAP Reading Fluency Testing: 4 Tips for Parents With the winter season in full swing, schools across the country are checking in on student progress. This means teachers and schools have progress data on your student that they can share with... Read more
1.3.19 10 Ways Teachers Can Help Parents Prepare Their Kids for Assessments The hustle and bustle of students returning to the classroom signals the start of winter testing. As this cycle of assessment begins, it’s important to consider a vital stakeholder in student... Read more
7.12.18 8 resources for parents to promote summer learning As summer sets in, and all of the family routines change, parents might be thinking about having fun and relaxing with their kids – but they might also be wondering about how to avoid losing... Read more
3.27.18 Five Ways to Help Parents Get the Most Out of MAP Growth Results As spring testing season approaches, teachers, principals, and other administrators may be looking for resources and ideas for sharing MAP® Growth™ results with parents. Sometimes parents... Read more
10.17.17 Parents and MAP Growth – 7 Things to Know As MAP® Growth™ reports get sent home and parent-teacher conference season approaches, teachers and parents alike might be looking for information to share about MAP Growth. Terms like... Read more
7.7.17 3 ways parents can help prevent summer slide School is out, and if you’re like a lot of us parents, you’re still combing through piles of papers, artwork, reports, and other locker remnants that came home from school. One item you should... Read more
