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Welcome guest blogger Michael Lo Cascio. Michael is the Data and Assessment Specialist at Valley View Community School District 365U in Illinois.As we begin to analyze the results of our latest NWEA testing many will notice a phenomenon known as negative growth, an occurrence most commonly seen in winter testing, where the RIT scores for some students appear to have fallen from previous levels in the year. This unexpected fall in a student’s score can lead to confusion, misinterpretation, and even frustration when it comes to understanding student data.
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Spark Forum Hot TopicsDoes anyone have a survey to use in debriefing with students after they take their MAP?By dbrassard in Understanding MAP & NWEA Forum How many times a year should we test?By rileyl in Best Practices Forum HEEEEELLLLLPPPPPP!By adkinsdutro in Lesson Plans and Instructional Resources Forum Looking at Growth in ScoresBy rileyl in Understanding MAP & NWEA Forum |
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