Transcript RESERVATION - Al-Oruba International Schools

MAP TEST
•What is the MAP / NWEA Assessment ?
•What is RIT ?
•What is the RIT Range score /DES CARTES ?
•Can parents receive the MAP Test scores?
•What subjects does the MAP assess?
•How long does it take to complete a test?
•When will my child be tested and how often?
•Do all students in the same grade take the same test?
•How does the school use the MAP results?
•What are some ways that I can help my child prepare for
this test ?
•What are the policies and regulations taken if my child
didn’t attend the TEST?
•Can the school provide us with some training websites?
•How can a parent contact the school if there is any inquiry?
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• Can be offered in
many subjects like in
science, social studies ,
Language ,Reading
and Mathematics ,
but the school started
presenting the Test in ;
Reading, Language
Usage, and
Mathematics.
• Can be offered –Four
times a year in
seasons :
• Fall
• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
- But the school has
selected seasons
Fall, Winter and
Spring.
N.B:
Any updates regarding the MAP Dates will
be announced and posted on the School’s
Official Website .
Computerized
No two tests will be the
same.
Based on the Common Core State
Standards
The purpose is improvement of learning.
What is a RIT SCORE ?
• NWEA uses RIT scale to show
student’s progress in Mathematics ,
Reading and Language .
• RIT is a score related to specific skills
to be covered.
RIT Scale
RIT RANGE
Example of a student’s overall RIT score
• Example of a student’s overall RIT score
DES CARTES :
Skills and
concepts of
the RIT
range that
students
are able to
retain and
maintain.
Skills and
concepts of
the RIT range
that students
are ready to
learn now.
Skills and
concepts of
the RIT
range that
students
may be
ready to
learn soon.
What is a DES Cartes ?
1- It’s a tool to translate student’s RIT
score to skills.
2- Helps teachers to find more suitable
teaching materials for each student.
3- A source for Development ,or program
revision .
4- Is divided into goals ,under each goal
there are specific skills to each subject.
Can parents receive the MAP Test scores?
•Map scores will be sent to parents
representing the RIT scores and the RIT Ranges
for each subject.
• Each subject is displayed within the Goals and
Skills that needs to be enhanced ,developed
or introduced.
The goals and skills in each tested subject area
Math
Goals
Reading
Goals
Language
Goals
DES CARTES Ranges website
• A parent Will have access to check the DES
CARTES Ranges for each subject that matches
his/her child’s skills through the uploaded
PDF files .
How does the school use the MAP results ?
-They keep track of progress.
- Let teachers know where a student's
strengths are and if help is needed in any
specific areas.
Teachers use this information to help
them guide instruction in the classroom.
Teachers collect and analyze those skills
and set an action plan for improvement
What are some ways that I can help my
child prepare for this test ?
Reading and Language :
• Parents are important to children both as role models and as
supporters of their efforts.
• Establish one evening a week for reading (instead of
television viewing).
• Make time for the library. Provide books and magazines for your
child to read at home. By reading new materials, a child learns
new words that might appear on a test.
• Encourage activities that require reading — for example,
cooking (reading a recipe), constructing a kite (reading
directions).
• Talk to your child and encourage him or her to engage in
conversation using English Language .
Mathematics :
• It's also important to show how we use math’s skills in our
everyday lives and to involve your child in this. Ex: Take your
child shopping and talk about the quantities of anything you
buy. Let your child handle money and work out how much
things cost.
• Involve older children in projects that incorporate geometric
and algebraic concepts such as planting a garden, building a
bookshelf, or figuring how long it will take to drive to your
family vacation destination.
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The school will provide the following websites for training :
Mathematics
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www.aaamath.com
www.coolmath.com www.funbrain.com
www.aplusmath.com
www.mathforum.org/dr.math/
www.mathleague.com/help/help.htm
www.edhelper.com
http://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/westfield/westweb/NWEA_Math_RIT_Sites.html
Language Arts/Reading
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www.funbrain.com
www.merriam-webster.com
www.vocabulary.com
www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/words
www.lexile.com
MAP Test’s Policy and regulations
1- No absence is allowed during the test weeks as it will affect
students marks in their Participation of their Assessment .
2- Students should take in the responsibility while being tested
on the Test day ,MAP program is designed to identify how
much time did the student spend while taking the test.
Students must choose the responses accurately and take
time to think before selecting any answers .
3- In case of a student who did not adhere to the test rules and
made random fast choices , his/her scores will be invalid and
the system will shut down the screen automatically .
Consequently ,this student won’t be given one more chance
to retake this test .
4- According to the previous case ,the continuation to
enhance your child's progress and skills will be affected
,moreover, teachers won’t be able to know your child’s
needs in whether to learn or develop a new skill.
Regulations :
A) 1 Mark Deduction :
if being absent
or
taking test irresponsibly
B) Any absent student with NO certified medical report will
be charged a penalty . (details are to be found in the
school’s contract).
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