

Brief
Elevating Math Scores: The Ongoing Success of MAP Accelerator
In this brief, discover how students who engaged with MAP Accelerator during the 2021-22 school year at the recommended dosage of 30+ minutes per week exceeded growth projections by 26% to 38%. In an additional a year-over year analysis, students were compared to themselves, and it was found that those who increased their usage of MAP Accelerator from the first year to the second year saw a corresponding improvement in their achievement growth.
Topics: Education research, Math
Products: MAP Accelerator


Webinar
Special briefing on new 2022-23 data
New data shows progress toward academic recovery stalled in 2022-23. In this special briefing, Dr. Karyn Lewis provides more context and details to this new report on the state of academic gains and achievement levels.
Topics: Education research


White Paper
The Transformative Ten: Instructional Strategies Learned from High Growth Schools
This paper describes high quality teaching practices in two schools that produce exceptional growth for all kinds of students. These practices focus on making the most of instructional time and exposing students to high quality content in a variety of contexts. They prove teachers don’t need to choose between differentiating to meet students’ needs and giving them access to grade-level learning.
Topics: Education research, Equity, Professional learning, School improvement


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


Brief
In this brief, see how multiple districts experienced transformative mathematics outcomes by implementing MAP Accelerator during the 2020-2021 school year.
Topics: Education research, Math
Products: MAP Accelerator


Guide
4 simple ways to apply the science of reading to your classroom
The āscience of readingā has become one of those ubiquitous buzzword phrases in education. Educators may find themselves wondering, āWhat are the implications of the science of reading for me, my students, and my whole approach to literacy instruction?ā Answer those questions and more with this detailed guide.Ā
Topics: Early learning, Education research, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy
Products: MAP Reading Fluency


Article
6 ways to level up with the science of reading
Implementing the science of reading is an ongoing process to shift instructional strategies to evidence-based practices. Two literacy experts from NWEAĀ® share six ways literacy educators can continue to build on their progress and take the science of reading to the next level.
Topics: Early learning, Education research, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy