MAPS Testing

This week begins our spring MAPS testing window. The purpose of MAPS testing in the spring is to gauge student progress from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. Students will set goals for each of the three tests. Their goals will be set based on their fall score and the target score that is set for the spring test.
MAPS Schedule

Monday, April 29th
Math Test
9:25-9:55 & 2:25-3:15

Monday, May 6th
Reading Test
12:45-1:30

Tuesday, May 7th
Reading Test continued
Time is TBD

Wednesday, May 15th
Language Arts Test
9:25-9:55 & 2:25-3:15

Notice that we have shorter testing periods each day. This spring we are asking students to only complete half of the test in one sitting. The goal is to get the most accurate score possible. In talking with students, they have made it clear that the tests can be long. By splitting the test, students will be able to give their best effort and stop before they are "out of gas". This was tried with some students in the winter. It was a success! Student attitudes and confidence toward testing were remarkably higher.
Parents, you can help us at home. Talk with your child about the importance of these tests. The scores are used to inform our instruction. In addition, scores for 5th grade students are used by the intermediate schools to make decisions about classes for next year. The goal is for students to understand the importance of the tests without making them overly nervous. I remind students that we see great things out of them everyday. When taking the tests, use your strategies and complete the tasks as you normally would and everything will be fine.

Thank you again parents for your continued support!

If you have any questions about MAPS testing, please contact me for further information.