Assessments used in Missouri are designed to measure how well students acquire the skills and knowledge described in Missouri’s Learning Standards (MLS). The assessments yield information on academic achievement at the student, class, school, district and state levels.
Missouri Assessment Program (MAP): The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) is designed to measure how well students acquire the skills and knowledge described in the Missouri Learning Standards (MLS). The assessments yield information on academic achievement at the student, class, school, district, and state levels. This information is used to diagnosed individual student strengths and weaknesses in relation to the instruction of the MLS, and to gauge the overall quality of education throughout Missouri. Grade-Level assessments in English language arts and mathematics are given at grades 3-8 and science in grades 5 and 8. In addition, districts must ensure that students complete End-of-Course (EOC) assessments in Algebra I, English II, Biology, and Government prior to high school graduation. For students who complete the Algebra I EOC assessment prior to high school, Algebra II is the required high school mathematics assessment for accountability purposes. For additional information, please see the Guide to the Missouri Assessment Program.
Missouri Assessment Program-Alternate Assessment (MAP-A): The MAP-A is administered to students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who meet grade level and eligibility criteria that are determined by the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team using DESE-established eligibility.
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| 1 | Overview |
Part 1- Getting Started-Welcome! |
34 slides |
Form D: Part 1 - MAP Grade Level Assessments Form E: District wide Assessments Navigating the DESE Website for MAP-A Alternate Assessment Participation Determination Missouri Alternate Assessment Decision Making Flow Chart Missouri Alternate Assessment Decision Making Guidance Document |
| 2 | Eligibility Criteria for MAP-A | This section will discuss the necessary steps in finding a student eligible to take the MAP-A. | 11 slides |
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| 3 | Part 3: DLM Terminology and Organizational Structure and Part 4: Instructionally Embedded Assessments |
This section will familiarize the viewer with terminology related to Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM), organizational structure and Instructionally Embedded Assessments as it relates to the MAP-A. | 43 slides |
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| 4 | Part 5: Requirements for Test Administration and Using Kite® Suite | This section will address two subject areas. The first being the Requirements for Test Administration followed by Using Kite® Suite. | 26 slides |
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| 5 | Part 6: Instruction and Assessment Planner and Testing Technical Assistance from RPDC |
This section consists of a discussion of instruction and assessment planner and testing. The viewer will also be provided specific information on technical assistance from the RPDC. | 30 slides |