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
Case Study
Ohio middle school sees dramatic math gains with MAP Accelerator
See how an Ohio middle school increased math proficiency scores by 29% year-over-year by implementing NWEA’s MAP Accelerator.
Topics: Education research, Instructional strategy & resources, Math
Products: MAP Accelerator
Case Study
NWEA Partnership Spotlight: Bolstering whole-child education alongside NewSchools Venture Fund
Researchers from NWEA partnered with NewSchools Venture FundĀ to explore the relationship between school culture and climate, social and emotional learning, and academic achievement. Learn more about this innovative research partnership.
Topics: Assessment, Education research, Equity, Leadership, Social emotional learning
Products: MAP Growth
Case Study
Funded by Microsoftās AI for Accessibility Grant, NWEA joined with Perkins Access, Governor Morehead School, and Sonja Steinbach, a math educator who works with students with vision disabilities. Together, they embarked on a unique research partnership to make middle school mathematics assessments more accessible for students with vision impairments.
Topics: Accessibility, Assessment, Education research, Equity, Math