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Understanding Student Assessment: MAPS and NYS Exams Overview

This document explains key student assessments including MAPS and School-Wide Assessments (SWA) that track student growth throughout the school year. Students take MAPS three times a year to measure growth, while SWAs occur twice yearly to provide insights into each student's progress. Additionally, it highlights the importance of NYS Exams for 5th graders, including the specific dates for ELA and MATH assessments. Understanding these evaluations helps teachers gauge student proficiency and impacts overall school performance evaluations.

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Understanding Student Assessment: MAPS and NYS Exams Overview

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  1. Testing, Testing • MAPS • This is the local test that students will take three (3) times a year. • Student shows growth over time • The growth score will indicate to the teacher whether your child will be proficient on the State Exam

  2. Testing, Testing • School-Wide Assessments (SWA) • This test will be given two (2) times a year. • The teacher will be able to see the student’s growth. • These tests are based on the state exam.

  3. Testing, Testing • NYS Exams • 5th Grade has Two (2) Exams • ELA-April 1 – 3 • MATH-April 30 – May 2

  4. Testing, Testing • We are keeping track as to the growth of your child throughout the school year. • The testing is used in evaluating the principal, teachers, and school district. • Low state test results can list us as “A school in need of improvement”

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