Measuring and tracking student academic progress over time
From AI-powered adaptive assessment to real-time learning analytics, the next generation of growth measurement promises more precise, more frequent, and more holistic pictures of student learning.
Where a student is today matters less than where they're headed. Growth trajectories reveal whether students are on track for future success—while there's still time to intervene.
39 states now include growth measures in school accountability. Here's how these systems work, why they matter for equity, and how to interpret school-level growth ratings.
Growth data reveals what's working and what isn't. Here's how to use it effectively for teacher learning—without the pitfalls of high-stakes evaluation.
Students need 4-5 months of additional instruction to recover pandemic learning losses. Here's how schools are producing accelerated growth to help students catch up.
Families want to understand how their children are progressing. Here's how to communicate growth data in ways that inform, engage, and empower parents as partners.
RIT scores, growth projections, percentile rankings—NWEA MAP generates a wealth of data. Here's how to interpret it meaningfully and use it to drive instruction.
Achievement gaps don't close through typical growth. Understanding the math of gap-closing—and the interventions that produce above-average growth—is essential for equity.
Effective growth goals are ambitious yet achievable, personalized yet connected to standards. Learn the science and art of setting targets that motivate real progress.
Proficiency tells us where students are. Growth tells us how far they've come. Learn why 39 states now mandate growth measures and how to interpret them meaningfully.
