You have probably heard a lot about MAP testing these past few weeks from your child. Fifth graders have spent three weeks taking a series of tests during their computer lab and media time. This post is dedicated to answering some common questions you may have about MAP. As always, if you have any further questions please contact me. Thanks. Mrs. L What is MAP? Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is a computerized adaptive test. The difficulty of the test is adjusted to the student’s performance based on how well the student has answered questions. MAP measures a student’s progress and growth. It shows how your child has grown from one year to the next in mathematics, reading, language usage, and science skills. Teachers gain information on students’ strengths and specific areas of weakness. Why are we taking MAP tests? MAP tests are used to measure your student’s progress or growth in school. You may have a chart in your home on which you mark your chi
