MAP MAP Score Interpretation and Reporting

Question 1

What are the four MAP performance levels used to classify student achievement in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, Advanced

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Failing, Basic, Proficient, Advanced

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Novice, Developing, Proficient, Distinguished

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Beginning, Approaching, Meeting, Exceeding

Question 2

What does it mean when a student scores at the 'Proficient' level on the MAP?

Accepted Answer

The student has demonstrated mastery of the grade-level Missouri Learning Standards

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The student has surpassed grade-level expectations significantly

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The student is approaching grade-level but has not yet met it

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The student needs immediate intervention services

Question 3

How are MAP scale scores used to track student growth over multiple years?

Accepted Answer

They are on a vertical scale allowing comparison of scores from year to year

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They cannot be compared across years

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They only reflect one year's performance in isolation

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Growth is measured by letter grades, not scale scores

Question 4

Which report type is most useful for a Missouri teacher wanting to identify which specific standards most students in the class struggled with?

Accepted Answer

Class/Group Item Analysis Report

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Individual Student Report

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District Summary Report

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State Norms Report

Question 5

What does a MAP 'Below Basic' performance level indicate about a student's needs?

Accepted Answer

The student has not yet demonstrated foundational skills and likely needs targeted intervention

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The student is on track and needs no additional support

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The student should be promoted to the next grade immediately

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The student performed at or above the state average

Question 6

How can Missouri school administrators use MAP aggregate data at the building level?

Accepted Answer

To identify school-wide trends and allocate professional development and resources accordingly

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To rank individual teachers by name publicly

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To determine individual teacher salaries

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To compare Missouri schools to international schools