Students and parents might be concerned about not getting '2X learning' on their session snapshots despite making significant progress according to NWEA's MAP reports.
Explanation
Our definition of '2X learning' is straightforward: it occurs when a student's Observed Growth is double their expected progress (Projected Growth) over a year.
NWEA uses a more complex calculation method that allows test-to-test comparison, but is difficult for students and parents to interpret.
Key takeaways:
- Our session snapshots don't display '2X learning' until we have a year of data.
- Score fluctuations on tests taken weeks apart are normal (and expected).
- Our team specifically analyzes year-to-year data.
- Long-term progress over multiple tests should normalize fluctuations.
- NWEA uses formulae to adjust data and allow test-to-test comparisons.
Therefore, avoid comparing our session snapshots indexes and NWEA's MAP reports unless you are looking for a baseline reference.
FAQ
1. Why don't I see '2X learning' on my session snapshot despite NWEA's MAP reports showing relevant growth in my previous test?
Our team uses year-to-year data, while NWEA uses test-to-test comparisons. '2X learning' will only appear after a full year of comparative data is available.
2. What is the difference between the methods used by our team and NWEA?
We measure annual growth patterns, and NWEA focuses on changes between consecutive tests. Our calculation method is also simplified to be more accessible.
3. When will '2X learning' achievements be achievable in the session snapshots?
Once we have gathered a complete year of assessment data to establish the necessary comparative baseline.
Manuel da Silva
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