MAP stands for Measures of Academic Progress and is a norm-referenced measure of student growth over time. It is a three-part test that measures student knowledge in reading, language usage, and mathematics. MAP assessments are used to measure a students growth in these areas and provide detailed, actionable data about where each child is on his or her unique learning path. The test is computer adaptive, meaning that the testing system adjusts to the level of the student by giving a slightly harder question after a correct answer, and a slightly easier question after an incorrect answer. This allows educators to pinpoint exactly what a student can already do and where to focus their teaching effort to help them succeed.

MAP tests are available for math and reading for all grades, with the addition of language usage and science in 3rd – 10th grade. The length of the test varies because of the adaptive nature of the test, but the typical length of time for the MAP test (Grades 2-8) is 1 hour per content area. MAP assessments differ from other data sources used by schools to inform instruction by being nationally normed, by tracking student progress throughout a year and across school years, and by being linked to software tools which can assist teachers and administrators in planning instruction.

MAP Growth is the most trusted and innovative assessment for measuring achievement and growth in K–12 math, reading, language usage, and science. Teachers can confidently tailor instruction to challenge every student, whether they are below, at, or above grade level, using MAP Growth as part of a comprehensive and balanced assessment plan. MAP Growth student reports also present realistic learning goals by subject areas so that, through a teachers guidance, students can individually see their progress and be inspired to take charge of their own learning.

In summary, MAP testing is a computer adaptive test that measures student growth over time in reading, language usage, and mathematics. It provides detailed, actionable data about where each child is on his or her unique learning path and allows educators to pinpoint exactly what a student can already do and where to focus their teaching effort to help them succeed. MAP assessments are used to measure a students growth in these areas and provide detailed, actionable data about where each child is on his or her unique learning path.