Aimsweb®Plus
During the week of September 5-8, your child will take the Aimsweb®Plus Assessments. Aimsweb®Plus screens and monitors the reading and math skills of K–6 students. With its robust set of standards-aligned measures, aimswebPlus is proven to uncover learning gaps quickly, identify at-risk students, and assess individual and classroom growth.
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Today marked day one of K-6 Aimsweb®Plus testing. This day included 1 on 1 questioning in the area of early literacy (K-1) or one minute read probes for students in grades 5 & 6. Wednesday, September 6, students in grades 2nd-6th will complete an online math assessment and complete one minute read probes, while K-1 will dive into the 1 on 1 portion of Early Math. Thursday, September 7th will consist of K-1 Early Math (1 on 1 questioning), while grades 2-6 will complete the online reading assessment. Friday, September 8 will be a day to complete make-up assessments that were missed if students were absent.
MAP® Growth™
During the week of September 18-22, your child will take a MAP® Growth™ test from NWEA®. MAP Growth scores help teachers check student performance by measuring academic achievement and growth. These results are used to tailor classroom lessons and set goals for students.
MAP Growth tests are unique and adapt to your child’s responses to measure content proficiency. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier and continues to adjust according to responses. These results provide a more complete picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn. Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information, it’s easier for teachers to identify students with similar scores that are generally ready for instruction in similar skills and topics, and then plan instruction accordingly.
MAP Growth reports also provide typical growth data for students who are in the same grade, subject and have the same starting performance level. This school year, all students in grades K-6 will take tests in math and reading. While students in the grades of 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th will take an additional test in the area of science. Your child’s teacher will share information with you regarding their academic performance.
We are truly excited to focus on your child’s growth and achievement. For more information about MAP Growth, visit NWEA.org/familytoolkit or feel free to email Mr. Thomsen.
**Please ensure that your child gets an ample, normal amount of sleep the night before the test, eats a nutritious and filling breakfast, and arrives at school on time.