Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3

Carmel Clay Schools is participating in a new assessment system through NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association: www.nwea.org).

In 3rd grade we will take an assessment called MAP, and it will cover reading, language usage, and math.  These tests are taken on the computer, and they are adaptive which means they will be individualized for each student.  The data we gain from these assessments will ensure that we not only know your child's strengths and weaknesses in these different areas, but that we also know what they are best prepared to learn next.

To learn more, follow this link to take you to a “Parent Toolkit” on the NWEA website.  The toolkit is a PDF file with information and FAQs. 

There is also a widget on your parent myCCS page.  It is in the upper left hand corner and provides links to practice tests that parents and kids can take.  Students will take a practice test in the computer lab so that they are comfortable with the format of the test.

Look for this widget on your myCCS page . . .

I am excited to have this new assessment tool available so that we can make sure that every child is getting what they need to grow into the best students they can be.  Please let me know if you have any questions.