Data Detectives: A guide
to data-driven instruction – The
Case of the Informative Text
About this series
Powerful, reliable data is a vital component of a school ecosystem, often with many other factors at play. Schools, teachers, and students are all unique, and the strategies behind reaching all learners can be found in the most unlikely of places. Sometimes, we have to sleuth around a bit for places to take data-driven action.
View guideTopics: Assessment, Insights and reports, Instructional strategy & resources
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Brochure
Whether you’re implementing MAP® Growth™ for the first time, onboarding new staff, or simply refreshing your knowledge, Foundations Online provides the knowledge and tools staff across your school or district need to administer assessments, analyze reports, and act on data. This asynchronous online course provides learning pathways for teachers, administrators, and proctors.
Topics: Assessment, Professional learning
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Video
Empowering students with data in Cincinnati Public Schools
How does growth encourage students, even if they are achieving below grade level? We spoke with educators Erin Siniecki, Caitlin Vagedes, Angela Schnormeier about why it’s important to be transparent with students about their MAP Growth results and how thoughtful goal-setting can lead to more celebrations and growth.
Topics: Assessment, Insights and reports, Leadership
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Fact Sheet
This fact sheet explains how MAP® Growth™ helps educators understand how a student is performing compared to students across the nation as well as how they are growing academically. Timely, easy-to-use reports provide rich context to make instructional and operational decisions with confidence.
Topics: Assessment
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Case Study
Michigan District Unlocks Student Growth with Data-Driven Practices Using MAP Growth
Discover how Coopersville Public Schools in Michigan transformed student outcomes by leveraging data-driven practices with MAP Growth. Learn how targeted interventions, collaborative teacher efforts, and a culture of continuous improvement led to significant academic growth and motivated students to achieve their best.
Topics: Assessment, Instructional strategy & resources, Leadership
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Video
How MAP drives growth in La Joya, TX
The leaders of La Joya ISD believe that educational excellence is the right of every student. MAP is the nimble resource they chose to assess their students, inform instruction with data, and track school and district growth. In this video, you will hear Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorenson and her team of educators explain why they chose to partner with NWEA to achieve their vision.
Topics: Assessment, Insights and reports, Instructional strategy & resources, Leadership


Guide
Assessing literacy with the MAP Suite for Early Learning
Your early learners need reliable, comprehensive reading assessments, but where do you start? Learn how MAP Growth and MAP Reading Fluency with Coach work together to provide reliable, precise data to support emerging readers.
Topics: Assessment
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Webinar
Maximize math instruction: How to use data for differentiation and growth
Join NWEA expert Tatiana Ciccarelli to explore how MAP Growth data can enhance math instruction. Learn effective differentiation strategies, understand student data, and build stronger connections with students. Address achievement gaps with actionable insights and practical tools.
Topics: Assessment, Education research, Instructional strategy & resources, Math, Professional learning
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