NWEA Interpreting Key Reports 2

Question 1

On the Class Report, what does a student's RIT score represent?

Accepted Answer

A scale score indicating the student's current achievement level

Answer

The RIT score is a scale score on the Rasch Unit scale that represents a student's current academic achievement level, independent of grade.

Question 2

The District Growth Report compares observed growth to projected growth. What does 'projected growth' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Growth expected based on national norms for similar students

Answer

Projected growth is the average growth expected for students who started at the same RIT score, based on NWEA national norms.

Question 3

When reviewing the Student Profile Report, a student shows a Lexile range. How should this information be used?

Accepted Answer

To identify books and texts at an appropriate reading level for the student

Answer

The Lexile range on the Student Profile helps educators select appropriately challenging reading materials for independent and instructional reading.

Question 4

In the Achievement Status and Growth Summary report, what does the 'Percent Met Projected Growth' metric tell administrators?

Accepted Answer

The share of students whose observed growth equaled or exceeded their projected growth

Answer

Percent Met Projected Growth shows what fraction of students grew as much as or more than the NWEA norm-based projection for their starting RIT score.

Question 5

A teacher notices that many students in her class have RIT scores in the 'Low' goal area for Operations and Algebraic Thinking. Which report provides the most targeted next step?

Accepted Answer

Goal Area Performance report within the Class Report

Answer

The Goal Area Performance section of the Class Report breaks down performance by instructional domain, helping teachers target specific skill gaps.

NWEA - Northwest Evaluation Association Practice Test

NWEA - Northwest Evaluation Association Practice Test

NWEA Interpreting Key Reports 2