ISL Annual Update 2022-2023

MAP Testing
In September and April/May, ISL students in grades 3 through 10, along with
13 million students in 140 countries, take the MAP Growth test in Math,
Reading, and Language.
The MAP Growth test is computer-adaptive, tailoring questions to each
student's performance. Correct answers lead to more challenging questions,
while incorrect ones result in easier ones, ensuring an appropriate level of
challenge for all students. It's vital to note that the MAP Growth test is a
single assessment at a specific point in time and does not measure
intelligence or a student's capacity for learning. When making significant
decisions about students, ISL staff consider the MAP test results alongside
other data, including classroom performance, other test scores, and input
from parents and teachers.
This test employs a RIT scale to precisely assess students' knowledge,
irrespective of their grade. It also tracks progress over time, allowing
teachers to monitor a student's development throughout the school year
and across multiple years.
RIT scores estimate a student's instructional level and measure their
progress or growth in school, much like marking a child's height on a
growth chart at specific intervals. This type of score helps teachers
pinpoint what students have learned and are ready to learn.
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