Teaching and Learning
Testing and Assessment - Measuring Success
DISTRICT TESTING
Resources for Parents and Students
MAP
District Writing
District Math Problem Solving
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.
Online 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.
| Sample Prompts | ![]() |
Scoring Rubric |
| K Balloons |
4 Wheels |
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| 1 Rabbits |
5 Books |
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| 2 Fair |
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Pre-Algebra |
| 3 Allowance |
8+ Algebra |




