Assessments
Louisville Elementary has a variety of means to assess and monitor a student’s progress throughout the school year besides daily classroom instruction. The assessments we implement are NWEA MAP, NSCAS, and DIBELS. All of these are snapshots to measure the student’s progress and then determine the next step for instruction. Listed below are details pertaining to the assessments.
Louisville Elementary has a variety of means to assess and monitor a student’s progress throughout the school year besides daily classroom instruction. The assessments we implement are NWEA MAP, NSCAS, and DIBELS. All of these are snapshots to measure the student’s progress and then determine the next step for instruction. Listed below are details pertaining to the assessments.
NWEA
What is the definition of NWEA?
Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) is a not-for-profit organization committed to helping school districts throughout the nation improve learning for all students. NWEA partners with more than 2,200 school districts representing more than three million students. As a result of NWEA tests, educators can make informed decisions to promote a child’s academic growth.
What is the definition of NWEA?
Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) is a not-for-profit organization committed to helping school districts throughout the nation improve learning for all students. NWEA partners with more than 2,200 school districts representing more than three million students. As a result of NWEA tests, educators can make informed decisions to promote a child’s academic growth.
NSCAS
The Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS), pronounced “en-skass,” is a new statewide assessment system that embodies Nebraska’s holistic view of students and helps them prepare for success in postsecondary education, career, and civic life. It uses multiple measures throughout the year to provide educators and decision makers at all levels with the insights they need to support student learning.
The Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS), pronounced “en-skass,” is a new statewide assessment system that embodies Nebraska’s holistic view of students and helps them prepare for success in postsecondary education, career, and civic life. It uses multiple measures throughout the year to provide educators and decision makers at all levels with the insights they need to support student learning.
DIBELS
What is DIBELS?
DIBELS was developed to be economical and efficient indicators of a student’s progress toward achieving a general outcome. It provides a reliable and valid measurement as well as sensitivity to student change.
What is DIBELS?
DIBELS was developed to be economical and efficient indicators of a student’s progress toward achieving a general outcome. It provides a reliable and valid measurement as well as sensitivity to student change.
