Part of The Bird on Fire’s What’s in the News

By 8th-Grade Blogger Jackie Pretorius

What is MAP Growth Testing? It’s a test given out to students in kindergarten through twelfth grade about language, math, reading, or science (Purpose of MAP Growth). If you go too fast, your test will be paused until you are consulted by a teacher. Per section, there’s around forty or so questions. If you get a question wrong, you will be given an easier question, and if you answer correctly, you will be given a harder question.

Why exactly do we have MAP Growth Testing in the first place? NWEA, the founder of MAP Growth Testing, says that it is to show student growth throughout the years (nwea.org). This, in turn, helps teachers see areas each student excels in and areas that can be improved.

Although MAP Growth Testing doesn’t affect your grades, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. Not only will your parents see what score you got, but so will teachers. Completely flunking the test on purpose destroys the reason why MAP Growth Testing was created in the first place. I know it’s long, and you just want to get it over with, but at least try your best, and if you don’t get a good score, it’s okay. Teachers can see where you’re struggling and help you out.