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MAP (MEASURES OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS)
*Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)

MAPs is used in many schools in grades 3-9 to measure student achievement during the year and guide instructional decision-making. MAPs has not been fully implemented, so not every student at every school may participate.

MAPSOnline MAP RESOURCE PAGE for Teachers, Parents, Students

Parent Guide (pdf)
Student Guide (pdf)
Parent Orientation (pdf)
Understanding Individual Score Report (pdf)
MORE information about MAPS - NWEA Website

Interpreting Your Student's RIT Scores- Tools for Parents

District Tests: Writing

Many schools/teachers in Poway use one or more District writing tests to diagnose the writing skills of students and measure growth during the year. Below, find examples of tests used in the past, directions, for how they were administered and scored, prompts and samples of actual student writing. We hope these samples clarify one way writing is measured in Poway and what District expectations are as students develop their writing skills from year-to-year.

Grade Topic Prompt Rubric Anchor
K I Remember When prompt rubric anchor
1 A Special Day prompt rubric anchor
2 A Time With A Relative prompt rubric anchor
3 Animal Rescue prompt rubric anchor
4 Memorable Experience prompt rubric anchor
5 Homework prompt rubric anchor
6 Time Capsule prompt rubric anchor
7 Test Scores prompt rubric anchor
8 First Lesson prompt rubric anchor
9 Sun Goes Down On Summer prompt rubric anchor
10-12 High School Exit Exam prompt rubric anchor

DISTRICT TESTS: MATH PROBLEM SOLVING

Many schools/teachers in Poway use one or more District math tests to diagnose the math skills of students and measure growth during the year. Below find examples of tests used in the past. We hope these samples of students’ solutions clarify District expectations regarding Math Problem Solving.