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Increasing Fluency in Middle School Readers
This study examines the effects of a newly developed fluency protocol on historically marginalized students in three Grade 6 classrooms in a large urban school district. The protocol was designed for ease of use and does not require that educators have prior knowledge of reading instruction.
Topics: Education research, Insights and reports, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy
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Elevating Math Scores: The Ongoing Success of MAP Accelerator
In this brief, discover how students who engaged with MAP Accelerator during the 2021-22 school year at the recommended dosage of 30+ minutes per week exceeded growth projections by 26% to 38%. In an additional a year-over year analysis, students were compared to themselves, and it was found that those who increased their usage of MAP Accelerator from the first year to the second year saw a corresponding improvement in their achievement growth.
Topics: Education research, Math
Products: MAP Accelerator
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Brief
NWEA Response to April 2023 Zavitkovsky Paper
This brief is a response to Paul Zavitkovskyās paper titled āData Rich/Information Poor,ā and includes NWEAās high-level comments and concerns regarding Mr. Zavitkovskyās claims. The brief highlights five areas that challenge the strength, validity, and quality of some of Mr. Zavitkoskyās āfindings,ā and as such, provide context for interpreting his results with caution and scrutiny.
Topics: Assessment, Education research
Products: MAP Growth
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Equity: Definitions and Perspectives from U.S. Educators
A new study from NWEA features voices of U.S. teachers, school and district leaders providing their understanding and definition of equity, challenges and opportunities in implementing equity initiatives, impacts of the COVID disruptions on schools and recommendations for moving forward in a post-pandemic world.
Topics: Equity, Insights and reports, Professional learning
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Explaining the Alignment of an Item to a Multidimensional Standard
Overview of how NWEA Science Content Specialists align items to multidimensional standards such as the Next Generation Science Standards.
Topics: Assessment, Science
Products: MAP Science
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Brief
How can we support academic growth for English learners (ELs) who may have experienced disproportionate academic impacts from COVID-19? Recent NWEA research may help inform how federal ESSER funding can provide early intervention and extended school year support in the summer and after-school that can create sustainable change and further growth for ELs.
Topics: Assessment, Multilingual learners, Policy & advocacy
Products: MAP Growth
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How can we support academic growth for students with disabilities (SWD) who may have experienced disproportionate academic impacts from COVID-19? Recent NWEA research may help inform how federal ESSER and IDEA funding can provide early intervention, extended school year support in the summer, and other evidence-based supports that can create sustainable change and further growth for SWD.
Topics: Education research, Multilingual learners, Policy & advocacy