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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]MCAP grading takes longer because it includes writing. MAP is only multiple choice questions. As a teacher, at least on the secondary level, I think MCAP results are more meaningful. [/quote]

I’m elementary and we definitely look at things differently, but I’m genuinely curious how they are more meaningful to you?

I work in a Title 1 with over 75% receiving ELD services, and MCAP is written at an above grade level level (trying to test addition with a wordy and confusing word problem that the kids can’t even read or understand, and testing reading comprehension with questions that are so confusing that are years above grade level). At least Map is adaptive and tests them where they’re at. When they finish, the kids get immediate satisfaction from their growth.

I was testing a small group this week for MCAP math and they all “finished” in 15-20 minutes. When you ask them why, it’s because they can’t read the questions (!!) so they just guess the multiple choice and type random things in the text boxes. It doesn’t get more waste of time than that! Tests should start below grade level, build to grade level, then extend above to see where kids are compared to the standard. As it is, there are only about 10 questions per section and they are all so complicated and high.

But I’m thinking it must be different for high school? Or maybe different for a higher school with fewer language needs? You genuinely shocked me by saying MCAP is more beneficial![/quote]

Is MCAP above grade level or are the kiddos below grade level? MCAP doesn’t begin until 3rd grade correct?  Where the expectation would be kids can read and should be doing word problems in math regularly?[/quote]

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