Measurement & scaling


Fact Sheet
NWEA Policy and Advocacy Agenda
In relentless pursuit of our mission to help all kids learn, the Policy and Advocacy team at NWEA elevates five key areas in which we seek to influence decision-making: informing the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, driving equity and innovation in assessments, supporting the reimagining of accountability, building and supporting a diverse educator workforce, and expanding opportunities to learn.
Topics: Empowering educators, Equity, ESSA, Growth, Informing instruction, Innovations in reporting & assessment, Insights and reports, Measurement & scaling, Policy & Advocacy, Research, School improvement, Teacher preparation


Guide
Improving alignment on early learning: Bringing district leaders together
Debates about the best way to teach and assess reading are long-standing. In this guide, you’ll learn how to bridge that divide and bring everyone together with a clear plan and quality assessment data.
Topics: Assessment literacy, Early learning, Empowering educators, Leadership, Measurement & scaling, Reading & language arts
Products: MAP Reading Fluency


eBook
Building a data-informed district from the ground up
Trustworthy data from high-quality assessments can transform a classroom and foster a culture of data for schools and districts. Find practical strategies for getting started with solutions for early learners.
Topics: Early learning, Assessment literacy, Measurement & scaling
Products: MAP Reading Fluency


Article
On a mission to help all kids learn
After 40+ years, NWEA continues to raise the bar for teaching and learning organizations. CEO Chris Minnich details where the not-for-profit is headed next.
Topics: English language learners, DEIA, Math & STEM, Measurement & scaling, NGSS
Products: MAP Growth, MAP Spanish


Checklist
MAP Growth checks the boxes that matter most
With MAP Growth, you can assess students in a variety of subjects and in both English and Spanish. You can even predict state test scores. Ready to learn more?
Topics: English language learners, Assessment, Informing instruction, Measurement & scaling, Research
Products: MAP Growth, MAP Spanish


Article
Reliability and accuracy: How MAP Growth measures up
Whether you’re focused on meeting the needs of struggling students, preparing high schoolers for life after graduation, or something else, trustworthy data from an assessment like MAP Growth can help you meet your goals.
Topics: College & career readiness, Assessment, Measurement & scaling, Research
Products: MAP Growth, MAP Spanish


Article
10 ways MAP Growth is more than just a test
MAP Growth is more than just an assessment with a 50,000 item pool. It’s an assessment that helps teachers teach and students learn.
Topics: English language learners, Assessment, Equity, Insights and reports, Measurement & scaling, Research
Products: MAP Growth