MAP Reading Fluency:
A fresh look at fluency
assessments
The role of a high-quality fluency assessment
Data from a high-quality fluency assessment can be the key to unlocking reading gains for early learners. Trustworthy data can illuminate strengths, identify gaps, and determine where students are in their learning. Teachers can use these insights to plan lessons or provide targeted intervention to support early reading. Building leaders can determine areas of unfinished learning across classrooms and grades and provide additional resources or support.
What does a high-quality fluency assessment measure?
A high-quality fluency assessment doesn’t stop with fluency. Here’s why.
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See how Greensburg-Salem School District, PA uses MAP Growth and MAP Reading Fluency to foster equity, belonging, and responsive teaching—ensuring every child gets the support and celebration they deserve.
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A day in the life: MAP Growth testing day for middle school French teacher
Follow one teacher’s candid, funny, and insightful diary from a full MAP testing day—complete with tech hiccups, student quirks, and a well-earned ice cream social.
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6 ways to connect core instruction to intervention and supplemental learning
Explore six practical strategies to help teachers align core instruction with intervention and supplemental learning—creating a more coherent, equitable, and effective experience for every student.
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