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FAQs about NWEA

What is a RIT Score?

Your RIT score is like a ruler for your learning. It measures how ready you are to learn new things, not just what grade you’re in. It measures what skills you are working on right now.

What Does My RIT Score Mean?

It is a tool used to help you (and the adults in your life) see if you’re growing as a reader.

How is my score determined in English?

Literary Text (Key Ideas & Details)

• Identify main ideas and supporting details

• Make inferences and draw conclusions

• Summarize passages

Informational Text (Craft & Structure)

• Understand author’s purpose

• Analyze structure of text

• Interpret text features (headings, charts, etc.)

Vocabulary Acquisition & Use

• Determine meaning of words using context clues

• Identify synonyms, antonyms, figurative language

• Use academic and domain-specific vocabulary

Language Usage

• Grammar and Conventions (punctuation, capitalization)

• Sentence Structure (fragments, run-ons)

• Usage and Style (formal vs informal language)

• Editing and Revising (improving clarity and organization)

But, is my score good?

If you feel you must have a number equivalent, most 8th graders are between a 210-230 - if you are higher, you are slightly more advanced, lower means you are still learning and can grow more.

What if I scored above or below 210-230?

GROWTH is more important than any single number. We will take this assessment again this year. Your goal is to see growth! It might be tempting to compare your score with another student, but that’s not helping you.