Students in grades 1-5 will take the Measured Academic Progress (MAP) assessment during the months of January and February. There are two sessions scheduled for each grade level: one for reading and one for mathematics. The data from the MAP assessment will help schools and teachers measure your student’s academic progress. The MAP test does not affect grades and the difficulty adjusts depending on how your child responds. It is normal for students to only answer about half the questions correctly. To learn more about the MAP assessment, please visit: HCPSS The Measures of Academic Progress Information page.
Teachers in grades 1-5 will administer the assessment on the dates listed below. Teachers will share specific dates or changes to dates with you via Canvas announcements. If you have any questions regarding MAP testing, please reach out to Mrs. Mapson, Assistant Principal and Testing Coordinator or your child’s teacher.
- First Grade Testing Dates
- Week of February 9th (varies by homeroom)
- Second Grade Testing Dates
- January 27th and 28th
- Third Grade Testing Dates
- February 2nd and 3rd
- Fourth Grade Testing Dates
- February 19th and 20th
- Fifth Grade Testing Dates
- January 6th and 7th
You do not need to do anything special to prepare your child for the MAP assessment other than ensure that they have a good breakfast and a good night’s rest the night before. We do ask that you avoid scheduling appointments on the day when your child will be assessed. Students who are absent on the day their grade takes the assessment will be afforded the opportunity for a make-up session on another date.
Parents will receive a report on their child’s performance on the MAP assessment after the testing window closes.