NWEA RIT Scores and Growth Projections Flashcards
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What does RIT stand for in NWEA MAP Growth assessments?
Answer: Rasch UnIT
RIT stands for Rasch UnIT, a scale derived from Rasch measurement theory used to track student achievement.
Why is the RIT scale described as an equal-interval scale?
Answer: Each point represents the same amount of learning regardless of where on the scale it falls
An equal-interval scale means a 5-point difference at RIT 180 represents the same amount of learning as a 5-point difference at RIT 220.
Approximately what is the average RIT score for a student beginning 3rd grade in reading?
Answer: 200
The average RIT score for a student entering 3rd grade in reading is approximately 200, according to NWEA norms.
What is a Conditional Growth Percentile (CGP) in MAP Growth?
Answer: A percentile comparing a student's growth to peers who started at the same RIT score
The CGP compares a student's growth only to other students who began the testing term at the same RIT score, making it an equitable growth measure.
Which organization publishes the norms used to interpret MAP Growth scores?
Answer: NWEA
NWEA publishes its own norms document, which provides the national reference data used to interpret MAP Growth achievement and growth scores.
How frequently does NWEA typically update its MAP Growth norms?
Answer: Every 5–7 years
NWEA updates its norms approximately every 5–7 years to ensure the benchmarks reflect current national student achievement levels.