NWEA MAP Testing

The NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment is a computer-adaptive test used by East Liverpool City Schools (ELCSD) to measure student growth and performance in Reading, Mathematics, and Language Usage (with Science optionally administered in some grades). MAP assessments are administered three times per year — fall, winter, and spring — to monitor progress, inform instruction, and guide data-driven decisions.

Key Features:

• Computer-Adaptive: The test adjusts the difficulty of questions based on each student's responses, providing a personalized testing experience that accurately reflects individual skill levels.

• Standards-Aligned: MAP assessments are aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards and provide reliable data on student readiness and instructional needs.

• Growth-Focused: Rather than measuring mastery of grade-level standards alone, MAP provides a RIT score that reflects where students are on a continuum of learning, allowing educators to track growth over time.
  
  

How ELCSD Uses MAP:

• Identify student strengths and areas for growth

• Guide the creation of RIMPs (Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans)

• Group students for targeted instruction or interventions

• Measure the effectiveness of curriculum and instructional strategies

• Inform TBT, BLT, and DLT discussions as part of the OIP process

• Monitor subgroup and building-level performance over time

NWEA MAP plays a critical role in ELCSD’s commitment to using high-quality data to support student achievement and equitable learning outcomes.