Understand the NWEA MAP Growth Reading Assessment
- NWEA MAP Growth Reading measures student reading skills using a RIT score, with assessments aligned to Common Core and state-specific standards.
- It’s a computer-adaptive test, adjusting to the student’s level to accurately measure their abilities.
- In New York charter schools, students who consistently used Lexia® Core5® Reading, a research-proven program built on the science of reading, tended to achieve much higher MAP Growth RIT scores.
Align Instruction With Assessment Data
- Use MAP Growth data to tailor instruction for each student, addressing individual strengths and areas for improvement.
- In New York charter schools, 70% of students who reached the Core5 end-of-year benchmark were also proficient on MAP Growth.
- Implement differentiated instruction strategies to ensure all students receive the support they need, ensuring equitable learning opportunities.
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I recommend both Lexia Core5 Reading and Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® as a K–12 blended learning solution because the programs engage students while tackling the fundamental skills they need. The computer-based programs offer differentiated instruction and substantial practice at the appropriate level for each student. I’m very happy with our students’ progress—there’s no doubt Lexia® has an impact on their reading.”
–Lee-Ann Mertzlufft, Assistive Technology Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities, City School District of Albany, New York
Implement Research-Based Literacy Programs
- Core5 and Lexia PowerUp Literacy are research-proven to accelerate literacy growth for students of all abilities.
- 79% of students who reached the advanced zone in at least one strand of PowerUp also passed MAP Growth in New York.
Foster a Culture of Continuous Learning
- Encourage a growth mindset among students and staff, emphasizing continuous improvement and literacy development.
- Provide ongoing professional development for teachers to enhance their literacy instruction skills, contributing to more equitable learning environments.
- Core5 helped more than 80% of students nationwide avoid learning loss, making it a reliable tool for supporting continuous learning.
Lexia does so much for us. It enables us to provide differentiated literacy instruction in small groups because students are so engaged independently. It reinforces fundamental literacy skills that we are teaching by giving students opportunities to apply these skills in a way that feels like a game to them, and it shows in the data! Only 39% of our students started the year working on grade-level material in Lexia, and at the beginning of April, we are already up to 90% of our students working on grade-level material."
–Maya Tucci, School Leader, KIPP Tech Valley Primary Charter School, Albany, New York
Monitor Progress and Adjust Strategies
- Review MAP Growth data regularly to monitor student progress, adjust instructional strategies accordingly, and accelerate learning outcomes.
- Students who consistently engage with Lexia programs like Core5 or PowerUp are more likely to meet or exceed MAP Growth benchmarks.
- Use data insight to celebrate improvements and refine ongoing student literacy development goals.
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