Parent guides
Understanding MAP testing
Clear, parent-friendly guides to NWEA MAP Growth testing — what the test is, what RIT scores mean, average scores by grade, and how to help your child prepare.
What is the MAP Growth test?
How the adaptive test works, subjects, length, and when schools give it.
What is a RIT score?
The RIT scale explained, plus how scores, percentiles, and growth fit together.
MAP scores by grade level
Average math and reading RIT scores for fall, winter, and spring, K–12.
How to prepare for the MAP test
Eight practical tips to help your child feel ready and keep growing.
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