Informing instruction


eBook
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


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


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


Video
Math differentiation doesn’t have to be a chore
Discover how MAP Accelerator can simplify your workflow by personalizing math instruction without the manual work of differentiation.
Topics: Differentiated instruction, Informing instruction, Math & STEM, Personalized learning, Skills measure
Products: MAP Accelerator


eBook
Assessment empowerment 101: What it is, why it matters, and how to do it
We assess our students every day. But do we always know why? In this e-book, Erin Beard, content design coordinator on NWEA’s professional learning team, tells you everything you need to know about assessment empowerment, from what it is to exactly how to bring it to life in your classroom.
Topics: Assessment literacy, Classroom tips, Differentiated instruction, Empowering educators, Equity, Formative assessment, Growth, Informing instruction, Personalized learning, Professional learning, School improvement
Products: Professional Learning


Podcast
The Continuing Educator | Student Goal Setting, with Chase Nordengren and Amanda Thornton
For our final episode on student agency, we thought it was time to help our students set some better goals. So, we brought in Chase Nordengren, senior research scientist at NWEA and author of the forthcoming book, Step Into Student Goal Setting (Corwin, Jan 2022).
Topics: Classroom tips, Empowering educators, Growth, Informing instruction, Progress monitoring, Teacher preparation
Products: Professional Learning


Podcast
The Continuing Educator | Assessment Empowerment, with E. Caroline Wylie and Erin Beard
In this episode, we present the five principles of assessment empowerment—learner context, learning environments and relationships, appropriate purpose, responsive learning cycles, communication—and offer listeners strategies they can try for each.
Topics: Classroom tips, Empowering educators, Growth, Informing instruction, Progress monitoring, Teacher preparation
Products: Professional Learning