Guide

Not all assessment data is equal: Why validity and reliability matter

08.05.20

Description

Assessments designed to provide accurate, actionable information about what students are ready to learn can protect instructional time and do more to help teachers and students set—and meet—academic goals. Assessments that do this focus on the validity and reliability of data.

Topics: Assessment literacy, Assessment, Informing instruction, Measurement & scaling, Research, Universal screener

Products: MAP Growth

Everything you need to know about the science of reading

The science of reading is the converging evidence of what matters and what works in literacy instruction, organized around models that describe how and why. It’s been around a long time, and it’s here to help us better reach kids who are learning to read. Learn about how it ties into decoding, phonics, language comprehension, and fluency, plus how assessment data can guide your efforts.

Topics: Classroom tips, Early learning, Empowering educators, Informing instruction, Reading & language arts

Products: MAP Reading Fluency

06.16.22

Policy Brief

What’s working? Research providing real-time insights into districts’ recovery efforts

In response to disrupted learning opportunities associated with the pandemic, the Road to Recovery (R2R) research team is researching which recovery interventions are improving student outcomes. Learn more about the goals of this project, what we know so far, and early recommendations for districts.

Topics: Equity, Policy & Advocacy, Research

05.06.22

Fact Sheet

Instructional Connections Fact Sheet

This easy-to-use fact sheet tells the complete story about how to connect MAP Growth data to instructional content and resources.

Topics: Informing instruction

Products: MAP Growth

05.06.22

Fact Sheet

Support for summer programs

Purpose-built measures and tools from NWEA® provide stable, trustworthy sources of data educators need to make informed decisions. From addressing unfinished learning to working towards proficiency and achievement goals, the MAP® Suite offers the right tools to help educators in summer programs target instruction and improve outcomes for all kids.

Topics: Differentiated instruction, Formative assessment, Growth, Informing instruction, Progress monitoring

Products: MAP Suite

04.14.22

Brief

Academic Growth for English Learners: Lessons from school-year learning gains and summer learning loss – Implications for COVID-19 recovery and beyond

How can we support academic growth for English learners (ELs) who may have experienced disproportionate academic impacts from COVID-19? Recent NWEA research may help inform how federal ESSER funding can provide early intervention and extended school year support in the summer and after-school that can create sustainable change and further growth for ELs.

Topics: Policy & Advocacy, English language learners, Equity, Growth, Research

03.24.22

Brief

Academic growth for students with disabilities: Lessons from school-year learning gains and summer learning loss—Implications for COVID-19 recovery and beyond

How can we support academic growth for students with disabilities (SWD) who may have experienced disproportionate academic impacts from COVID-19? Recent NWEA research may help inform how federal ESSER and IDEA funding can provide early intervention, extended school year support in the summer, and other evidence-based supports that can create sustainable change and further growth for SWD.

Topics: Policy & Advocacy, Equity, Growth, Research

03.23.22