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Keeping a pulse on the big picture
Teaching and learning take place against the landscape of larger work that changes, informs, and influences what happens in our districts, schools, and classrooms. Stay informed with our collection of updates from ourexceptional team of education researchers.
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How AI can improve digital accessibility in math
Every week, maybe even daily, my 14-year-old shows me changes in technology, such as the new cherry blossom grotto mod in Minecraft, new moves an NCP (non-player character, in case you’re …
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10 ways to meet the learning needs of all students
Walk into any classroom today and you’ll find great variation in student growth and kids with a variety of strengths, academic experiences, and needs. Superintendents now report an average of half …
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Don’t test after lunch: Time of day affects test-taking engagement
When we assess a student’s achievement using MAP® Growth™, we assume they remain fully engaged throughout the test. This assumption allows us to view their RIT score as an accurate indicator of …
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Measuring growth and understanding negative growth
As an NWEA researcher, I often answer questions about how to interpret changes in observed scores on MAP® Growth™. Measuring student growth with MAP Growth is a lot like measuring growth in height …
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To measure a year’s growth, begin with the student
The research team at NWEA serves our educational partners by offering technical support on a range of assessment issues, including how to understand and use MAP® Growth™ norms. One common …
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Research reveals the pros and cons of algebra in eighth grade
Between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of eighth graders in United States public schools enrolled in algebra or a more advanced mathematics course more than doubled to 43 percent. This …
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Normal vs. necessary academic growth
“Why do so many of our students meet their growth projections on MAP® Growth™ but fail to ‘meet standards’ on the state test?” Educators from NWEA partner school districts send versions of …
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Helping students grow
Students continue to rebound from pandemic school closures. NWEA® and Learning Heroes experts talk about how best to support them here on our blog, Teach. Learn. Grow.
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Put the science of reading into action
The science of reading is not a buzzword. It’s the converging evidence of what matters and what works in literacy instruction. We can help you make it part of your practice.
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