Policy Brief
This brief provides a policy perspective into the recent NWEA research on how COVID-19 has affected student learning. It builds on previous research showing achievement levels stalling over the 2022ā23 school year from the previous year.
Topics: Assessment, Education research, Literacy, Math, Policy & advocacy
Products: MAP Growth
Brief
NWEA Response to April 2023 Zavitkovsky Paper
This brief is a response to Paul Zavitkovskyās paper titled āData Rich/Information Poor,ā and includes NWEAās high-level comments and concerns regarding Mr. Zavitkovskyās claims. The brief highlights five areas that challenge the strength, validity, and quality of some of Mr. Zavitkoskyās āfindings,ā and as such, provide context for interpreting his results with caution and scrutiny.
Topics: Assessment, Education research
Products: MAP Growth
Guide
Classroom ready: Simple, impactful ways to engage your teachers
Like the students they serve, every educator enters the classroom in varying states of readiness. Education leaders must ensure each teacher has the tools, professional learning, and guidance they need to be successful. This detailed guide examines how the components of an NWEA Solution can provide the support teachers demand and deserve.
Topics: Instructional strategy & resources, Assessment, Early learning, Leadership, Literacy, Math, Professional learning
Products: MAP Growth, MAP Accelerator, Professional Learning
Podcast
As a teacher, Misty Hodge wondered: Who makes these assessments I give my students? Are these companies listening to the teachers who use them, or are they just throwing darts in the dark? So she came to NWEA to make sure that teachers like her had a seat at the table. Misty shares her work leading NWEAās partner advisory board and building something teachers can actually use. Then, Kailey and Misty nerd out about MAP Accelerator and how much it helps math teachers. Misty also shares stories from her time as an educator, including a creative use of a ropes course and a challenging first day as a substitute teacher. Thanks for listening ā donāt forget to share, subscribe, and rate us five stars!
Topics: Assessment, Instructional strategy & resources, Math, Professional learning
Products: MAP Accelerator, Professional Learning
Case Study
Kentucky district personalizes learning with MAP Accelerator
Schools and systems have had a growing need for evidence-based supplementary learning tools to address unfinished learning. See how Corbin Independent School District used MAP Accelerator to supercharge math growth in the district.
Topics: Assessment, Instructional strategy & resources, Math
Products: MAP Accelerator, MAP Growth
Article
10 canāt-miss benefits of MAP Reading Fluency
All reading tests are not created equal. With helpful features, innovative reporting tools, and robust professional learning experiences, MAPĀ® Reading Fluencyā¢ is an early reading assessment unlike any other. Learn more about the equity-advancing, time-saving features included with MAP Reading Fluency
Topics: Assessment, Early learning, Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Leadership, Literacy, Multilingual learners, Professional learning
Products: MAP Reading Fluency
Case Study
See how an Indiana middle school leveraged MAP Growth and IXL to pioneer a new ārun-first, walk-laterā approach to the curriculum.
Topics: Assessment, Insights and reports, Math
Products: MAP Growth