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Northwest Evaluation Association – NWEA

It is a research based non-profit organization that supports students and educators globally by creating assessment solutions that precisely measure growth and proficiency. This provides insights to help tailor instructions.

Needs Assessment – Research backed assessment process pinpoints strengths and identifies key areas of opportunity.

Professional Learning – Equip the educators with the tools & training they need to facilitate and sustain improvement.

Coaching & Impact Reports – Get shoulder – to – shoulder support and ongoing progress monitoring from your dedicated NWEA school improvement coach

Systems Advising – Partner to develop systems, routines and processes to support the school improvement goals.

 

MAP Test

Helps in student growth.

Helps check on the students’ needs, closes the gaps and helps them grow.

It is the most innovative assessment for measuring achievement and growth. Mostly for math, reading, language usage and science. This provides accurate and actionable evidence to help target instructions for each student or groups of students regardless of how far above / below they are from their grade level.

MAP Growth helps teachers understand the needs of more students than ever before.

 

 

PSSA – Pennsylvania System of School Assessment

 

It is a standardized test used in public schools in the state of Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania standardized test measure the progress of students from 3rd grade to 8th grade, and 11th grade. PSSA test results provide actionable data that will help parents, teachers, and students improve academic performance in reading, writing, math and science.

The questions are based on Common Core Standards and content expectations. The goal is to have 100% of students proficient or above in reading and math.

There are 4 levels on which a student may score: advanced, proficient, basic and below basic.

Advanced

The Advanced Level reflects superior academic performance and excellent work ethic.

Proficient

The Proficient Level reflects satisfactory academic performance.

Basic

The Basic Level reflects marginal academic performance.

Below Basic

The Below Basic Level reflects inadequate academic performance.

 

 

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