Testing at Rancho

As I'm sure many of you know, NUSD is now using the Northwest Evaluation
Association's student assessment tool,Measures of Academic Progress (MAP).
Because students take the test on a computer, it immediately adapts to each individual student's ability, getting easier or harder as students answer each question. The assessment results are available immediately and provide teachers with an accurate and clear picture of what a child knows and needs to know next. It's another useful tool for making sure that all Rancho Students get the personalized study plan that they need.

The test is for grades 2-5. The test is given in the Rancho Computer lab. NWEA's website is here. Information for parents can be found here on their website. The Parent Toolkit will give you more information here. I've also provided a link to the toolkit in the Parent Links on the right side of this page.

All grade 2-5 students were tested in the fall. We'll be testing again the first two weeks in February. The kids seem to enjoy the testing as a break from everyday work.