This year, our school will be administering the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments in reading and mathematics. Although the tests are not timed, the typical length of time for the MAP test is approximately 50 minutes per content area.
The MAP assessments are computer-adaptive tests. As a student responds to questions, the test responds to the student, adjusting up or down the difficulty of the questions presented.
MAP assessments measure a student’s growth over time in reading and mathematics. MAP assessments let teachers know where a student’s strengths are and if help is needed in specific instructional areas. Teachers use this information, along with the results of a variety of other assessments and their own observation of student performance, to help them guide classroom instruction.
Parents/Guardians can help students prepare for MAP by ensuring they get adequate sleep the night before, eat a good breakfast the morning of the assessment, and encourage them to do their very best.
After the test is administered, you will receive information about your child’s score. If you have additional questions please see our website: http://www.hcpss.org/academics/mapinfo.shtml.
Your child will be testing for reading on one day and math on one day:
| Grade | Math Date or PM Class | Reading Date or AM Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9/28 | 10/17 |
| 2nd | 9/27 | 10/11 |
| 3rd | 10/4 | 10/13 |
| 4th | 10/5 (PM Class) | 10/18 (AM Class) |
| 5th | 10/6 (PM Class) | 10/19 (AM Class) |