Standardized Testing

LSR7 will administer the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress Growth, or MAP Growth, assessments as part of a comprehensive assessment system 3 times per year (Fall, Winter, and Spring). NWEA MAP Growth is a nationally normed, standardized achievement test which measures what students know and informs what they're ready to learn next by using a computer adaptive test that adjusts to the ability and knowledge of the student. Your child's teacher will use the results of the NWEA MAP Growth assessments to better understand your child's individual needs and to help him/her progress in the assessed area. Because the assessment is a growth measure, it can track the growth of the student between testing events and over multiple years of testing. 

Missouri Assessment Program (MAP)

The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) assesses students’ progress toward mastery of the Show-Me Standards which are the educational standards in Missouri. The MAP exam is administered in early-mid April.  Seventh grade students complete testing in language arts and math.  Eighth grade students complete testing in language arts, math and science.  Test results are returned approximately three months later and are disseminated to families via a post office mailing. 

End of Course (EOC)

The MAP includes required End of Course (EOC) assessments in the subject area of Algebra I.  The EOC exam is administered to 8th grade students enrolled in Algebra I in late April or early May. 

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)