NWEA Communicating Results to Students and Families

Question 1

Which MAP Growth report is designed to share a student's results with parents and guardians?

Accepted Answer

Student Progress Report (Family Report)

Answer

The Family Report is written in plain language for parents and guardians. It summarizes a student's performance and growth.

Question 2

When discussing a RIT score with a family, what is the best way to describe it?

Accepted Answer

A number on an equal-interval scale that shows what the student is ready to learn and tracks growth over time

Answer

RIT is an equal-interval scale that stays stable across grades. It is best framed as a measure of current achievement and growth rather than a pass/fail grade.

Question 3

A parent is alarmed that their child's percentile dropped while their RIT score rose. What is the best explanation?

Accepted Answer

Peers may have grown more, so the student can show growth yet a lower percentile

Answer

Percentiles compare a student with a norm group. A student can improve and still fall relative to peers whose scores grew faster.

Question 4

Which approach best supports a productive conversation about MAP Growth results with a family?

Accepted Answer

Share growth along with achievement, give context, and suggest ways to support learning at home

Answer

Effective communication uses plain language, includes growth as well as achievement, and gives actionable next steps. It does not hide or overwhelm.

Question 5

Which message should educators avoid when sharing MAP Growth results with families?

Accepted Answer

The score alone decides placement and defines the child's potential

Answer

A single score does not define potential. MAP Growth should be presented as one data point, interpreted alongside other evidence.

NWEA - Northwest Evaluation Association Practice Test

NWEA - Northwest Evaluation Association Practice Test

NWEA Communicating Results to Students and Families