Upcoming MAP Testing

7th grade will be taking the NWEA MAP reading and math tests soon. The math test will be given on 10/5/15 and the reading will be given on 10/6/15.

Students are told that these are simply tests that help us to know how much they know and how best to teach them, and we place absolutely no stress on the students regarding testing. We do encourage students to take their time and to read and answer the questions carefully. We also discuss the fact that frustration with these test questions is normal. The adaptability aspect of MAP can be very frustrating for some students as it is meant to get at how much a student knows.
At home, we ask that you do the same. Discuss the frustration that may occur and reiterate that it is not meant to overwhelm your child but simply to showcase the depth of his/her knowledge. Help your child to get a good night's sleep the night before each test and to have a healthy breakfast the morning of the test. Encourage your child to do his/her best and to take his/her time while testing.

***At this time, we do not have any firm answers as to what the plan will be for your children and the CPS high school process. It is my understanding that it is not likely that CPS will renew the purchase of the NWEA MAP test after this year because CPS students are taking the PARCC test (which requires at least 9 hours of testing time). What this means for our kids is that it is not likely our students (called non-attending students) will have to take MAP for/at CPS. There is a strong chance that this means the current 7th graders will only submit grades from 7th grade and take the Selective Enrollment Exam. As always, expect change and indecision from CPS, but know that I will keep you up to date as much as possible.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Smith at smith@npeschool.org. If you would like further information about the NWEA MAP tests, take time to look through the Parent Toolkit created by NWEA.