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We’ve been encouraged by the attention received thus far from journalists, bloggers, and the general public about our study, “Do High Flyers Maintain Their Altitude? Performance Trends of Top …
Author: Michael Dahlin, NWEA
Topics: Research, Assessment
As March Madness draws to a close, basketball fans have more to worry about than just bracket busters in upcoming years. Several tournament teams will need to ratchet up their athletes’ academic …
Author: Beth Tarasawa, NWEA
Topics: Research
I mean it. I really do. Let me explain why as quickly as I can. First, what do I mean by error? Think about a typical state test – it’s a paper and pencil test designed to measure proficiency …
Author: Andrew Hegedus, NWEA
Question: Do the percentiles reported on MAP reports equate to specific standard scores, as one would normally find in a normal distribution of scores (Bell Curve)? E.g., does the 16th percentile …
“How is it possible that our students are showing good growth on the MAP test but failing to meet proficiency on our state test?” This question arises occasionally with NWEA partner school …
When I work with partners these days, questions about the Common Core and its implications for assessment always come up. I like to answer these questions simply and conceptually knowing that this …
We know that in the US, educational attainment is the largest predictor of earning power. And now more than ever, a college education is necessary to secure a good job. This trend, coupled with …
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Students continue to rebound from pandemic school closures. NWEA® and Learning Heroes experts talk about how best to support them here on our blog, Teach. Learn. Grow.
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The science of reading is not a buzzword. It’s the converging evidence of what matters and what works in literacy instruction. We can help you make it part of your practice.
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High-quality professional learning can help teachers feel invested—and supported—in their work.
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