NWEA NWEA RIT Scores and Growth Projections 2

Question 1

What is a Growth Projection in MAP Growth?

Accepted Answer

A prediction of where a student's RIT score is likely to be at a future testing point

Answer

A Growth Projection is NWEA's data-driven prediction of a student's likely future RIT score based on their current performance and national growth patterns.

Question 2

College Readiness Projections in MAP Growth link student RIT scores to what?

Accepted Answer

SAT and ACT benchmark scores

Answer

College Readiness Projections connect MAP Growth RIT scores to SAT and ACT benchmarks to estimate the probability a student will meet college readiness thresholds.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of Projected Proficiency data in MAP Growth?

Accepted Answer

To estimate the likelihood a student will score proficient on their state assessment

Answer

Projected Proficiency estimates each student's probability of scoring proficient on the state assessment, helping educators prioritize intervention and support.

Question 4

In MAP Growth, what does 'Typical Growth' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The median growth of students nationally who started the term at the same RIT score

Answer

Typical Growth is the median growth observed nationally among students who began the testing term at the same RIT score.

Question 5

What does it indicate when a student's growth exceeds the College Readiness Growth target?

Accepted Answer

The student is on a trajectory to meet the college readiness benchmark by the target grade

Answer

Exceeding the College Readiness Growth target means the student's growth trajectory puts them on pace to meet the college readiness benchmark by the designated target grade.

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NWEA NWEA RIT Scores and Growth Projections 2