“For many, learning mathematics leads to perceiving the subject as a collection of procedures that are disconnected from any big picture. It’s much like filling a box with puzzle pieces, yet never building the puzzle.”

For this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ted Coe and Anita Brown of NWEA to discuss how educators move beyond doing math to thinking about mathematical concepts, with a focus on formative conversation starters.

Two years on from the start of the pandemic and we’re starting to see a glimmer of hope and pieces of normalcy return to our schools and classrooms. But as we move forward, we cannot ignore the lingering impact of pandemic disruptions.

Equity is not a buzzword. It’s not a synonym for diversity. So, what is it? Fenesha Hubbard and Joyce Smith of NWEA join the pod to show what schools and classrooms would look like if we truly valued equity in the context of instruction.

This fact sheet provides an overview of the MAP Growth math assessment. Learn how the assessment provides answers to important questions about student achievement and growth, how it helps educators make more confident decisions, and how it is continuously improved to provide an equitable testing experience.

This fact sheet provides an overview of the MAP Growth Science assessment. Learn how the assessment provides answers to important questions about student achievement and growth, how it helps educators make more confident decisions, and how it is continuously improved to provide an equitable testing experience.

This fact sheet provides an overview of the MAP Growth Language Usage assessment. Learn how the assessment provides answers to important questions about student achievement and growth, how it helps educators make more confident decisions, and how it is continuously improved to provide an equitable testing experience. 

This fact sheet provides an overview of the MAP Growth Reading assessment. Learn how the assessment provides answers to important questions about student achievement and growth, how it helps educators make more confident decisions, and how it is continuously improved to provide an equitable testing experience.