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MAP Growth - NWEA Educators trust the computer-adaptive MAP Growth assessments to inform their most impactful decisions about student learning Screen every student with an accurate, efficient, and effective universal screener for RTI, MTSS, and other models
Not all assessment data is equal: Why validity and reliability . . . - NWEA Assessments designed to provide accurate, actionable information about what students are ready to learn can protect instructional time and do more to help teachers and students set—and meet—academic goals Assessments that do this focus on the validity and reliability of data Read more
What are classroom assessment standards, and how do they impact student . . . When they are free from bias, fair classroom assessments ensure there are no tasks that might unfairly impact student performance Assessments should also consistently provide dependable information that supports the interpretation of each student’s academic knowledge and skills
Assessment in special education: Actionable tips for general education . . . General education teachers already have a powerful tool they can use, one they are very familiar with: assessment Accurate, reliable assessment data can point the way and help general education teachers make impactful decisions to support students with disabilities
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3 ways to put assessment data to work in the classroom Here are some examples of what educators can do with actionable assessment information: 1 Differentiate instruction by student readiness Sound interim assessment data lets teachers know exactly where each student is compared to their classmates and peers nationwide
What is formative assessment? - Teach. Learn. Grow. Formative assessment processes capture levels of knowledge and skill along the learning journey so teachers and students can make small, immediate, impactful decisions to support well-being, learning-goal achievement, and self-efficacy