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Lathrop Intermediate School Home of the Spartans To be tardy, or not to be tardy? that is the question. Respect Responsibility Safety

Before we begin, can the teachers please pass out the green and red slips please.

You might be wondering why you received a green slip or why you received a red slip… It’s not a secret…open up your AERIES and you will see why…

Students must be in class, In their seat, Ready to learn! If you see a “K”… that means you were tardy to class.

If you received a Green slip, congratulations!!! You can come to the stage at lunch on Friday to receive your reward. If you received Red slip, take it as a reminder to get to class on time, every period, everyday.

Students, please remember to walk and talk as you go from class to class. Use the restrooms before school, at lunch and after school.

MAP Measures of Academic Performance Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

Am I academically successful? Measure of Academic Progress You are academically successful if… • You are passing your classes with grade C or better • You are making at least the projected GROWTH on your MAP tests • Math • Reading Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance SPARTANS at Lathrop take the MAP test in the areas of READING and MATH Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance When taking a MAP test, the difficulty of each question is based on how well a student answers all the previous questions. Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance Each MAP test is developed according to a student’s present achievement level. This gives each student a fair opportunity to show what he or she knows and can do. Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance MAP tests are used to measure a student’s progress or growth in school. Just like you use a chart at home to measure your height or how much you have grown in a year. MAP assessments do the same sort of thing, Except they measure your growth in READING and MATH Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance How important is MAP? MATH PLACEMENT 1. A major factor in class placement 2. A measure of High School, College and Career Readiness 1. MAP – 4 points 2. Sem 1 Grade – 2 points 3. Sem 2 Grade – 1 point __________ Total 6 points 3. A measure of success in school Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance How important is MAP? ENGLISH PLACEMENT 1. A major factor in class placement 2. A measure of High School, College and Career Readiness 1. 2. 3. 4. MAP – 3. 5 points Sem 1 Grade – 1 points DWA 2. 5 points Sem 2 Grade – 1 point __________ Total 8 points 3. A measure of success in school Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance MAP tests are important to teachers Because they keep track of student progress and growth in basic skills. They let teachers know where a student’s strengths are and if help is needed in any specific areas. Teacher use this kind of information to help guide instruction in the classroom. Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance Information generated from the MAP test not only tells teachers if a student has weaknesses or strengths in math or reading, It also gives teachers a list of specific skills that a student needs to work on in order to increase Academic performance. Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance Each student is assigned a Target Score. Students are encouraged to work hard to reach their target score by the time they finish taking the MAP test in the Spring. Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance The scale used to measure your progress on MAP Test is called the RIT Scale. It is used to chart your growth from year to year. Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance The following two charts show the average score a student in 6 th, 7 th, or 8 th grade should make on the MAP test at the Beginning of the school year, In the Middle of the school year, and At the End of the school year in READING and MATH Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance MATH 2011 Normative Data Reference Beginning of year Mean Grade 6 th 7 th 8 th 217. 6 222. 6 226. 3 Be Respectful Middle of year Mean 222. 1 226. 1 229. 1 Be Responsible End of year Mean 225. 3 228. 6 230. 9 Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance READING 2011 Normative Data Reference Beginning of year Grade Mean Middle of year Mean 6 th 7 th 8 th 214. 2 216. 9 219. 1 211. 0 214. 4 217. 2 Be Respectful Be Responsible End of year Mean 215. 8 218. 2 220. 1 Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance MAP Testing begins on Tuesday, December 11, MATHEMATICS Tuesday: 12 -11 -18 Wednesday: 12 -12 -18 Thursday: 12 -13 -18 Be Respectful ENGLISH Monday: 12 -17 -18 Tuesday: 12 -18 -18 Wednesday: 12 -19 -18 Be Responsible Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance REMINDER TO ALL STUDENTS As a SPARTAN, I am Responsible for: 1. Charging my Chromebook NIGHTLY!!! 2. Bringing my Chromebook to school DAILY!!! 3. Being in class by 8: 15 a. m. AND all other classes on time 4. Trying my best on all of my MAP assessments 5. Being academically successful Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

MAP Measures of Academic Performance End of Semester Assessment Schedule Monday 17 MAP Reading English Class Tuesday Wednesday 11 MAP Math class 12 MAP Math class 18 MAP Reading English Class 19 MAP Reading English Class Be Respectful Be Responsible Thursday Friday 13 MAP Math class Be Safe

EXPECTATION • Use the paper your teacher provided and determine your need to meet your growth • Sign the paper • Take it home and have your parent sign it Return it to your Seminar Teacher TOMORROW Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe