Pontiac Elementary News
March 9, 2017
Top 5 Parent Questions about MAP Testing
Top 5 Parent Questions about MAP Testing
The MAP testing window for students in grades 2-5 begins on Monday, March 13th. Grade levels will test on different days throughout the testing window. Specific testing dates are listed on the PES website.
What is MAP?
You may be familiar with paper and pencil tests where all students are asked the same questions and spend a fixed amount of time taking the test. Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®), created by Northwest Evaluation Association™ (NWEA™), is different. MAP is a computer adaptive test, which means every student gets a unique set of test questions based on responses to previous questions. As the student answers correctly, questions get harder. If the student answers incorrectly, the questions get easier. By the end of the test, most students will answer about half the questions correctly.
How long is a MAP test?
Tests are not timed, and students may take as much time as they need to complete them. Most students take less than an hour to complete a MAP test. MPG tests typically last a shorter time.
What types of questions are on MAP tests? Are there sample tests?
The MAP tests include multiple choice, drag and drop, and other types of questions. You can access some short sample tests to get an idea of what MAP questions look like.
How can I help my child prepare for MAP tests?
Your child’s teacher will help with any pre-test instructions to explain the test to the students. Just like any school day, make sure your child is well-rested and fed with a well-rounded diet. Encourage them to do their best.
How do schools and teachers use MAP scores?
NWEA provides many different reports to help schools and teachers use MAP information. Schools, grade levels, and classes can be monitored to see how students are growing.
Teachers can see the progress of individual students and of their class as a whole. Students with similar MAP scores are generally ready for instruction in similar skills and topics. MAP also provides data around the typical growth for students who are in the same grade, subject, and have the same starting achievement level. This data is often used to help students set goals and understand what they need to learn to achieve their goals.
Annual Update
The Annual Update of student information will open April 17, 2017. This process includes providing annual proof of residence, verifying student information through Parent Portal. If you do not have a Parent Portal account or have questions contact Ms. Craig at bcraig@richland2.org.
PARENTS
In an effort to promote safety and to keep students’ belongings from being misplaced, we are asking that if students bring playground equipment (basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, etc.) that it be carried inside a book bag. We have made announcements on the morning show about this procedure so that students are aware. Please help us by mentioning this to your children at home.
Online Book Fair Shopping
Childhood Cancer Awareness
"Disney The Movies, The Music"
The Pontiac Chorus will perform "Disney The Movies, The Music" on Monday, March 13th at 7:00 pm at the Richland Two District Auditorium located on the Richland Northeast High School Campus. Come help us celebrate 75 years of Disney magic and some of the music that helped make that magic happen with favorite songs from the movies of Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, and The Lion King.
The show runs approximately 30 minutes and the the cost of the program is free, but donations will be accepted to go toward the PES Music Program.
Important Dates
3/10 Mother/Son Bowling Night
3/13 Chorus Performance 7pm
3/14 MAP Reading Grades 4 & 5
3/15 MAP Reading Grades 3 & LM
3/16 MAP Reading UM
3/16 SIC 7:45 am
3/16 Skate Night 6 - 8pm
March Menu
Pontiac Elementary Contact Information
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Twitter @PontiacElem Phone 803-699-2700
Address
500 Spears Creek Church Rd.
Elgin, SC 29045
Principal Dr. Katie Barber
Assistant Principals Mrs. Jennifer Gillespie and Mr. Taurean Robinson