As a continuation of work that we are doing in Storm Lake District to determine if students are mastering the curriculum as we have planned for them, this week students in grades 5, 8, 9 and 11 will be taking assessments in math and science. These assessments are called MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) and are based on the standards and benchmarks that we say that all students should know and be able to do in the Storm Lake School District. These tests are given online and are what are considered "smart" tests which measure where students are in overall achievement and don't just compare them to what is expected of their current grade level. The results of these tests will allow teachers to see at a glance which students are struggling and need more support and which students may need acceleration in their acquisition of skills. We are excited to be looking at this with these beginning grades and hope to move to include all grades during 2011-12 school year.
Just another way that our educators are working to know more about students and give them all the support and encouragement they need to achieve at high levels in Storm Lake Community Schools!
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