MAP Growth
Precisely measure growth and performance
Learning made visible
MAP® Growth™ measures what students know and informs what they’re ready to learn next. By dynamically adjusting to each student’s responses, MAP Growth creates a personalized assessment experience that accurately measures performance. Timely, easy-to-use reports help teachers teach, students learn, and administrators lead.
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Help your students soar
Putting assessment into action means using MAP Growth data to pinpoint the instructional areas your students are ready to tackle—whether they’re on, above, or below grade level.
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Growth over time
MAP Growth reveals how much growth has occurred between testing events and, when combined with our norms, shows projected proficiency. Educators can track growth through the school year and over multiple years.
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Interim assessment for growth
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Grade levels
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Grade-level independence
Measures performance of every student, whether on, above, or below grade level—even if standards change
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Subjects
Math (English/Spanish)
Reading (English/Spanish)
Language usage
Science
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Languages
English
Spanish
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MAP Growth for Science
Support STEM efforts with MAP Growth for Science, an interim assessment for grades 3-12. This one science assessment covers three key domains: life sciences, earth and space sciences, and physical sciences. Use the precise, real-time results to personalize instruction throughout the year for every student.
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Common Core MAP Growth
Common Core MAP Growth data provides you with a clear picture of K–12 student growth term-to-term and year-over-year. Get insights into every student’s learning needs, while gaining valuable information about student progress with a common core assessment that measures real growth—even if you experience proficiency drops on your summative assessment.
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Course-specific Math
Wondering if your students are growing in Algebra? Use these assessments up to 3x per year to measure student knowledge and growth within specific courses. Every license of MAP Growth includes tests for Algebra 1 and 2, Integrated Math 1, 2 and 3, and Geometry. By including pre-requisite content and adapting to each student’s learning level, these course-specific tests offer a personalized assessment experience that provides immediate insights.
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Frequency
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Test time
45 minutes
Untimed. Approximately 45 minutes per subject
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Standards alignment
State standards
Common Core
Next Generation Science Standards
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Accessibility
Refreshable braille
Keyboard navigation
Screen reader (JAWS) compatible
Magnification
Color contrast adjustment
Test & item aids
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
ARIA & WCAG compliant
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Reports designed for insight
MAP Growth reports transform data into actionable insights
Teachers use them to differentiate instruction and pinpoint individual student needs. Higher-level reports give administrators the context to drive improvement across entire schools and systems.
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Technology-Enhanced Items
See how MAP Growth engages students and measures enough depth of knowledge to determine a student’s true understanding.
Results that educators trust
NWEA uses anonymous assessment data from over 10.2 million students to create national norms. Educators compare their students’ performance against norms to evaluate programs and improve instruction—in individual classrooms and throughout school systems.
Every question on a MAP Growth assessment is calibrated to our RIT scale. Because the equal-interval scale is continuous across grades, educators can trust it to track longitudinal growth over a student’s entire career.
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Computer Adaptive AssessmentMAP Growth tests begin with a question appropriate for the student’s grade level, then dynamically adapt throughout the test in response to student performance. This progressive refinement allows MAP Growth to challenge top performers without overwhelming students whose skills are below grade level. |
PRODUCT FEATURE Instructional ConnectionsMAP Growth is connected to the industry’s most extensive array of instructional partners to help schools and districts get more from tools they’re already using.
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MAP Growth K-2With a special focus on the unique developmental needs of the youngest learners, including audio support, MAP Growth K-2 is an adaptive interim assessment that identifies a child’s starting point as early as possible and tracks growth over time. MAP Growth K-2 also provides pre-literacy and number skills screening measures for early identification and intervention, and specific skill measures that can be used to assess mastery. |
Computer Adaptive Assessment
MAP Growth tests begin with a question appropriate for the student’s grade level, then dynamically adapt throughout the test in response to student performance. This progressive refinement allows MAP Growth to challenge top performers without overwhelming students whose skills are below grade level.
PRODUCT FEATURE Instructional Connections
MAP Growth is connected to the industry’s most extensive array of instructional partners to help schools and districts get more from tools they’re already using.
MAP Growth K-2
With a special focus on the unique developmental needs of the youngest learners, including audio support, MAP Growth K-2 is an adaptive interim assessment that identifies a child’s starting point as early as possible and tracks growth over time. MAP Growth K-2 also provides pre-literacy and number skills screening measures for early identification and intervention, and specific skill measures that can be used to assess mastery.
Universal screeningfor intervention programsEducators trust MAP Growth for accurate and reliable data on which students need more help so they can support them with timely interventions. MAP Growth and MAP Skills combine to support intervention programs that make a difference. |
Service Organization Control (SOC)SOC 2 Type 1 audit is an independent third-party examination report that demonstrate how NWEA’s MAP Growth achieves key compliance controls and objectives as of July 31, 2017 that meet the AICPA Trust Services Security and Availability Principles and Criteria.
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Universal screening
for intervention programs
Educators trust MAP Growth for accurate and reliable data on which students need more help so they can support them with timely interventions. MAP Growth and MAP Skills combine to support intervention programs that make a difference.
Service Organization Control (SOC)
SOC 2 Type 1 audit is an independent third-party examination report that demonstrate how NWEA’s MAP Growth achieves key compliance controls and objectives as of July 31, 2017 that meet the AICPA Trust Services Security and Availability Principles and Criteria.
It’s the most well-researched test out there. I’m continually impressed by the norm studies and other research NWEA publishes. I feel good about the quality of the results. When I’m asked about the credibility of the test, I know what I’m saying is research-based.Colleen Lennon, Curriculum Specialist, Stepstone Academy, Cleveland, OH
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Professional Learning 
NWEA offers a wide range of learning opportunities with flexible delivery—including self-paced online learning and workshops conducted on-site, regionally, or online. Educators can learn to use effective formative assessment practices, create a strong data culture, apply data to support student learning, and more.
Support When You Need It 
Our knowledgeable specialists are here to help at every step, from comprehensive implementation to ongoing help via phone, email, live chat, and even on-site.