NWEA on LinkedIn: Help your youngest readers close literacy gaps with these practical… (2024)

There's no perfect score on MAP Growth. The more questions a student gets right on a MAP Growth test, the harder the questions get—their score measuring growth over time. Learn even more about how MAP Growth measures student achievement: http://spr.ly/6000l1CKj

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The MAP Growth Family Report breaks down student assessment data into easy-to-understand, actionable insights. It’s designed to help parents and guardians see beyond letter grades, giving them a clear picture of their child’s performance—and how to encourage learning and growth. Here's how the Family Report makes student data meaningful and accessible.

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Back-to-school season is in full swing! Read more from our experts on eSchool News."There continues to be a disconnect between how students are doing academically and how parents think their children are doing in school. In the 2024-2025 school year, we will need to bridge gaps between school and home to engage parents in academic recovery efforts." – Jacob Bruno"In this post-COVID and ESSER funding era, single point in time data will lose its relevance if it is not connected to the fuller picture of student academic health. We must continue to innovate, use technology wisely, and provide cohesive, holistic platforms that truly simplify educators’ lives and drive student growth. That’s what you should expect to see from HMH and NWEA." – Chris Minnich

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Instructional coaches can help guide teachers in creating lessons that go beyond surface-level engagement. By fostering an environment where students feel emotionally connected to the material and intellectually stimulated, teachers can design learning experiences that students find meaningful and memorable. Here are a few tips for creating a dynamic and responsive learning environment where every student is engaged:

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Student writing improves when they have the chance to talk through their ideas. Peer discussions and one-on-one writing conferences give students the tools they need to refine their ideas and strengthen their writing. Here are a few tips for getting started:

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A successful instructional coaching relationship prioritizes and values teachers’ goals and time. One way to do this is by having them complete a needs assessment before the first coaching session. This sets the stage for future meetings, helps allocate work, and ensures that teachers select a goal that will be the most impactful for their students. Here are a few ways to help teachers get the most out of instructional coaching:

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Equitable math education means providing high-quality enrichment that allows all students to engage with challenging, meaningful content.Here are a few strategies teachers can use to create opportunities for every learner to deepen their understanding of mathematics:

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Many students are leaving elementary school without achieving proficiency in reading, making it harder for them to learn new material across different subjects. NWEA literacy experts have partnered with Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF) to develop a protocol of reading fluency strategies to help teachers support older kids in gaining the reading skills they need. Grab our “Fluency Protocol for Upper Grades” here: http://spr.ly/6009l2NZ1

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Writing conferences can be a game-changer for students struggling to express their ideas. Even a few minutes of one-on-one discussions with the teacher can be impactful for young writers. Here are a few tips for creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable discussing their writing: http://spr.ly/6009lIEQW

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