MAP Score Interpretation and Reporting Flashcards
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What are the four MAP performance levels used to classify student achievement in Missouri?
Answer: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, Advanced
Missouri's MAP uses four performance levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced to describe the degree to which students have mastered Missouri Learning Standards.
What does it mean when a student scores at the 'Proficient' level on the MAP?
Answer: The student has demonstrated mastery of the grade-level Missouri Learning Standards
A Proficient score on the MAP indicates the student has demonstrated mastery of the grade-level Missouri Learning Standards assessed in that subject.
How are MAP scale scores used to track student growth over multiple years?
Answer: They are on a vertical scale allowing comparison of scores from year to year
MAP scale scores are placed on a vertical scale, meaning a student's score from one year can be directly compared to scores from prior or subsequent years to measure growth.
Which report type is most useful for a Missouri teacher wanting to identify which specific standards most students in the class struggled with?
Answer: Class/Group Item Analysis Report
A Class/Group Item Analysis Report disaggregates performance by individual standard or item cluster, revealing which specific standards the class struggled with most.
What does a MAP 'Below Basic' performance level indicate about a student's needs?
Answer: The student has not yet demonstrated foundational skills and likely needs targeted intervention
A Below Basic score indicates the student has not demonstrated foundational skills for the grade level, signaling a need for targeted intervention and additional instructional support.
How can Missouri school administrators use MAP aggregate data at the building level?
Answer: To identify school-wide trends and allocate professional development and resources accordingly
Building-level MAP aggregate data helps administrators identify school-wide achievement trends and target professional development, staffing, and resources to areas of greatest need.