Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Resources for '25-'26

This fall, our District administered the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test to all students in grades 2-8 in reading and math. MAP tests are adaptive tests that your child takes on a computer. Therefore, your child takes a test specifically created for his or her learning level. 

Your child’s MAP results are reported in RIT scores. RIT stands for Rasch UnIT. The RIT score is an equal-interval scale, like feet and inches, which is independent of grade level. As a result, we can measure growth in learning over time. 

Our teachers use fall MAP results, in addition to classroom assessments, to identify our students’ areas of challenge, prioritize learning goals, and plan for instruction that closes gaps in learning. Our students will continue to grow as they are introduced to new topics in the coming months. Our teachers will measure student progress through ongoing classroom assessments and will look closely at growth after we administer the MAP this winter and spring. 

On your child’s report, you will see your child’s target RIT for spring. You will also see your child’s RIT score for each test as well as the District and national RIT scores. In addition, there is information on your child’s achievement in the subcategories of the subject area. Click here for a guide to help you understand your child’s report. 

Please be mindful, NWEA released new norms in Summer 2025. 

What is new with the 2025 norms?

• MAP Growth continues to report scores on the same RIT scale — but affiliated percentiles for our current and past testing terms have changed. These changes are reflected on your child’s report. 

• The 2025 norms reflect a more recent national sample, making percentile comparisons more relevant to today’s students. While the test scale itself is unchanged, the new norms provide updated context for interpreting student achievement and growth.

• Nationally, the distribution of achievement and growth has shifted downward and become more variable. Our district shows gains in math and reading compared to the new national norms.
  Moving forward, the data is not comparable to past years due to the new norms. 

• This means we will also have to analyze the new norms & percentiles to ensure we are properly servicing those in or possibly entering the Channels of Challenge program. We will analyze our data to ensure proper placement applies to all students—which means the eligibility criteria may increase. If so, they will be announced before winter MAP testing. 

• You can read more information about the new norms here. 

If you have questions, please contact your child’s principal. Additional information on the MAP assessment can be found at www.nwea.org.

We are so thankful to have a community of families and staff who are invested in the learning and growth of our students in District 64.