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[quote=Anonymous]There was a huge to-do on the BCC list-serve about BCC making all high schoolers take the MAP. With some arm-twisting, parents got seniors to be excused if they request it, but I'm sure not everyone got the message.

The Principal explained that MAP is the only standardized test that gives an immediate snapshot of student achievement, and it helps them tweak instruction instantly.

With all due respect, I'm really not sure that it does for the average or high-achieving student, since in high school, a lot of them have moved past the point where MAP measures what they're learning. In theory, I understand teachers could consult their students' MAP scores and review some concepts, but the MAP results don't give teachers specific information on what concepts are missing (just general categories), so it's kind of pointless because the teacher can't really review ALL algebraic formulas, or ALL English grammar, when they also have the year's curriculum to cram through.

I'm sure there are other considerations involved. Maybe they get more funding if the MAPs are really dismal? Are they trying to pin down post-pandemic academic progress for state review?

I don't know if this is MCPS-wide, or just certain high schools. [/quote]

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