This year, we will continue our transition from the Riverside Iowa Test to the NWEA MAP Growth Assessment. This change is part of an Archdiocesan-wide initiative. We are now in our second year of implementing the NWEA assessment, though for some students, this may be their first time taking it.
The Archdiocese began piloting the NWEA during the 2022–2023 school year in eight schools. Last year, every Archdiocesan elementary school administered the NWEA MAP Growth Assessment in at least two grades. This year, our school will give the NWEA to students in 2nd–7th grades while continuing the Riverside Iowa Assessment in 8th grade.
About the NWEA MAP Growth Assessment
● The assessment measures Math, Reading, and Language Usage (and Science, if the school elects to include it; however, we will not be including it at this time.)
● Students take each section three times a year during the testing windows that are set by the Archdiocese:
○ Window 1: August 18 – September 12
○ Window 2: December 1 – December 19
○ Window 3: April 13 – May 8
● Each section lasts about 45-60 minutes.
The NWEA MAP Growth Assessment is computer adaptive, meaning the difficulty of questions changes based on a student’s responses. The test begins at grade level and adjusts up or down to pinpoint each student’s ability level. This adaptive format—combined with multiple testing points throughout the year—provides valuable insights into:
● Individual student growth
● Class-level progress
● Areas where additional support is needed
● The effectiveness of our instructional practices
Our goal is to use this data to better support each student, foster growth, and ensure we are meeting their unique learning needs.
Academic Evaluation and Testing—
● Additional Screening and Academic Support Services can be found on the Academic Facilitator and Resource Teachers’ Webpages.
Questions regarding academic evaluation and testing please contact your child’s homeroom and grade level resource teacher.
Mrs. Brasher- Middle School
Mrs. Haskenhoff- Intermediate
Mrs. Hogan-Primary