Measurement & scaling
Simulation study for evaluating MAP Growth item pools with grade-level constraints
This simulation study examines the measurement precision, item exposure rates, and the depth of the MAP Growth item pools under various grade-level restrictions.
Achievement and growth norms for course-specific MAP Growth Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 tests
This report describes the norming procedures used to produce the user norms for the course-specific MAP Growth Mathematics tests in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.
By: Yeow Meng Thum, Wei He
Products: MAP Growth
Topics: Measurement & scaling
This technical report is written for measurement professionals and administrators to help evaluate the quality of the MAP Growth assessments.
By: Patrick Meyer
Products: MAP Growth
Topics: Measurement & scaling, Item response theory, Test design
In this study, we examine the impact of two techniques to account for test disengagementā(a) removing unengaged test takers from the sample and (b) adjusting test scores to remove rapidly guessed itemsāon estimates of school contributions to student growth, achievement gaps, and summer learning loss.
By: Megan Kuhfeld, James Soland
Topics: Measurement & scaling, School & test engagement, Student growth & accountability policies
Validating the SEDA measures of district educational opportunities via a common assessment
his study describes a convergent validity analysis of the SEDA growth estimates in mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) by comparing the SEDA estimates against estimates derived from NWEAās MAP Growth assessments.
By: Megan Kuhfeld, Thurston Domina, Paul Hanselman
Topics: Equity, Growth modeling, Measurement & scaling
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is gaining prominence in education practice and policy. Research shows that SEL can be improved by short-term, targeted interventions and longer-term strategies to improve school contextual factors. The present study examines the stability of academic achievement relative to four SEL domains (growth mindset, self-efficacy, social awareness, and self-management).
By: James Soland, Megan Kuhfeld, Emily Wolk, Sharon Bi
Topics: Measurement & scaling, Social-emotional learning, Student growth & accountability policies
Social-emotional learning competencies are important for student success, but are they stable over time? This study explores this question and the implications for teachers and schools.
By: James Soland, Megan Kuhfeld, Emily Wolk, Sharon Bi
Topics: Measurement & scaling, Social-emotional learning, Student growth & accountability policies