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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s a meaningless comparison. From the first page some kid in 5th grade scores 295 on MAP-M which would put him in the 99 percentile for 12 graders. But it’s a mystery how that equivalence is determined, what is the pool if questions, if the test is the same etc.

It’s worth noting that 1% of the 12 graders would get 5 on AP Calculus BC and AP Statistics, 800 on the math portion of SAT etc. These would be meaningful comparisons, but somehow they happen far less often that what you’d expect from matching MAP scores.

It’s just a way for parents to find some evidence that their kid is an outlier genius even if it doesn’t matter for anything. [/quote]

The only mystery is why people don't believe the numbers published by the test creator. High schoolers in USA aren't excellent at math. The test has a ceiling at Algebra 2, similar to SAT. A 300 on the MAP is similar to a perfect score on the SAT Math, but doesn't have a time limit.

Kids in middle school studying honors algebra 2, studying math at home or at enrichment schools, with fresh memories of geometry, 
are at the Geometry and Algebra level of 99%ile 12 graders who who aren't focused on math.
A 12 th grader squeaking by precalc or calc has often forgot geometry and algebra they have learned. 
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