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Guide

2026 MAP Growth College Readiness Benchmarks Technical Manual

This study sets college readiness performance benchmarks on the MAPĀ® Growthā„¢ reading and mathematics assessments for students in grades 6 through 11. These benchmarks indicate whether students are likely to score at or above college readiness thresholds on ACTĀ® and SATĀ® math and reading tests.

Topics: Education research, Insights & reports

Products: MAP Growth

09.18.26

Guide

Using MAP Growth to Inform Algebra 1 Placement

This guide provides information on ways districts and schools could use MAP Growth data to inform placement into Algebra 1, including how to select appropriate benchmarks, what does meeting an Algebra 1 readiness benchmark mean, and what benchmarks can and cannot tell educators. This guide replaces a previous version published in 2024.

Topics: Assessment, Math

Products: MAP Growth, Professional Learning

09.15.26

Guide

College Explorer User Guide

This user guide explains how to navigate the College Explorer, a powerful tool for students to use with guidance counselors, teachers, or parents to plan for their academic future. It includes step-by-step directions, FAQs, and key definitions related to the research linking MAPĀ® Growthā„¢ scores to ACTĀ® and SATĀ® scores.

Topics: Education research, Insights & reports

Products: MAP Growth

09.10.26

eBook

Rethinking mathematics instruction: How to build fluency, support growth, and more

Mathematics is about far more than memorizing procedures or finding the correct answer. With this compilation of posts from our blog, Teach. Learn. Grow., we invite you to explore new ways of thinking about math instruction.

Topics: Instructional strategies, Math

Products: MAP Growth

08.14.26

Webinar

Connecting MAP Growth data to standards-aligned instruction webinar

This webinar shows how to move from MAP Growth results to standards-aligned instructional decisions using the new standards view in Class Profile alongside Learning Continuum and Projected Proficiency. We also show how to get even more crucial insights out of this report through the ā€œConnecting MAP Growth data to standards-aligned instructionā€ workshop.

Topics: Assessment, Insights & reports, Instructional strategies, Math, Professional learning

Products: MAP Growth, Professional Learning

08.12.26

Guide

The hidden leadership challenges of MTSS

For many leaders, MTSS represents an intentional and responsive way to support learning across schools. But it’s not without its challenges. Read our guide for detailed tips on how to get the most out of MTSS in your school or district.

Topics: Assessment, Instructional strategies, Leadership

Products: MAP Growth

07.21.26

Checklist

Choosing a personalized instruction solution

Not all personalized instruction solutions deliver the same results. This checklist helps you evaluate what matters most and shows how HMH Personalized Path connects MAPĀ® Growthā„¢ data to appropriate instruction, supports every learner, and stands apart from other adaptive solutions.

Topics: Assessment, Instructional strategies, Literacy, Math

Products: MAP Growth, Personalized Path

05.19.26
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