Academic Benchmarking
The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments give us the ability to measure student achievement and academic growth, independent of grade level, across time. Students participate in the MAP Reading (Grades 2-8) and MAP Math (Grades 2-8) throughout the school year. Parents will be notified after each administration window closes with information on how to find student results. The RIT Score indicates overall academic achievement in reading and mathematics. The RIT Percentile describes how your student scored compared to other students in the same grade nationally.
Additionally, the MAP 2-5 and MAP 6+ assessments allow us to identify students as gifted in the areas of math and/or reading as required per the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Operating Standards for identifiying and serving students who are gifted. MAP scores in the 95th-99th percentile on the MAP 2-5 and MAP 6+ assessments meet the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce requirements for gifted identification. Students scoring in the range for a gifted identification on the MAP assessment will be supported in their regular classroom setting through high-quality, differentiated instruction. The MAP Reading K-2 and MAP Math K-2 assessments are not state-approved gifted identification assessments. If you are interested in learning about gifted identification testing and services, visit our gifted webpage.
Measuring Student Growth with mCLASS Assessment Tools
In Dublin City Schools, we utilize mCLASS Math and mCLASS DIBELS as universal screeners to monitor student progress and guide instruction:
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Early Numeracy (Kindergarten & Grade 1): Students participate in mCLASS Math, which is specifically designed to assess foundational math skills in primary grades.
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Literacy Screeners (Kindergarten–Grade 2): All primary students complete the mCLASS DIBELS literacy assessment, with 2nd Grade students focusing on DIBELS to track reading fluency and comprehension.
How We Use This Data:
Teachers use these composite scores to design targeted instructional plans, ensuring every student receives the appropriate level of support and challenge throughout the school year.
Parents can view student MAP scores in their Infinite Campus Parent Portal by following the steps below:
- Login into the Parent Portal
- Choose a Student
- Tap the menu icon at the top (3 horizontal lines on the top left side)
- Tap on More
- Tap on Assessments