Anonymous
Post 08/21/2025 17:17     Subject: Which MAP test scores are used for the MCPS HS criteria based programs?
Does any of this matter now that the board is going to have regional magnets and will need to fill those spaces?

Wouldn't it be all the advanced track kids from ES getting into the advanced classes in high school?
Anonymous
Post 08/21/2025 13:04     Subject: Which MAP test scores are used for the MCPS HS criteria based programs?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think it says somewhere that they look at the best MAP test score (MAP-M for Blair, MAP-R for the humanities magnets) of the Spring 7th grade or fall 8th grade



Yes that’s right-and how ridiculous it is that a single MAP R or MAP M test largely determines admission to a high school program. It’s not even a test of cognitive ability-it’s a test of exposure (one reason to push your kid to do Algebra in 6th grade.)


If your kid is so smart, they can learn algebra well enough in 7th grade the first time they see it, and don't need to take it 6th.



7th/8th grade MAP will be higher for kids with early exposure to Algebra in 6th grade.


+1

Same ability, two kids. one taking Algebra in 6th grade will have an advanatge when it comes to MAP score in 7th/8th grade.
Anonymous
Post 08/21/2025 13:03     Subject: Which MAP test scores are used for the MCPS HS criteria based programs?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think it says somewhere that they look at the best MAP test score (MAP-M for Blair, MAP-R for the humanities magnets) of the Spring 7th grade or fall 8th grade



Yes that’s right-and how ridiculous it is that a single MAP R or MAP M test largely determines admission to a high school program. It’s not even a test of cognitive ability-it’s a test of exposure (one reason to push your kid to do Algebra in 6th grade.)


If your kid is so smart, they can learn algebra well enough in 7th grade the first time they see it, and don't need to take it 6th.



7th/8th grade MAP will be higher for kids with early exposure to Algebra in 6th grade.
Anonymous
Post 08/21/2025 12:20     Subject: Which MAP test scores are used for the MCPS HS criteria based programs?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think it says somewhere that they look at the best MAP test score (MAP-M for Blair, MAP-R for the humanities magnets) of the Spring 7th grade or fall 8th grade



Yes that’s right-and how ridiculous it is that a single MAP R or MAP M test largely determines admission to a high school program. It’s not even a test of cognitive ability-it’s a test of exposure (one reason to push your kid to do Algebra in 6th grade.)


If your kid is so smart, they can learn algebra well enough in 7th grade the first time they see it, and don't need to take it 6th.

Anonymous
Post 08/20/2025 23:07     Subject: Which MAP test scores are used for the MCPS HS criteria based programs?
Anonymous wrote:I think it says somewhere that they look at the best MAP test score (MAP-M for Blair, MAP-R for the humanities magnets) of the Spring 7th grade or fall 8th grade



Yes that’s right-and how ridiculous it is that a single MAP R or MAP M test largely determines admission to a high school program. It’s not even a test of cognitive ability-it’s a test of exposure (one reason to push your kid to do Algebra in 6th grade.)
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2025 22:49     Subject: Which MAP test scores are used for the MCPS HS criteria based programs?
I think it says somewhere that they look at the best MAP test score (MAP-M for Blair, MAP-R for the humanities magnets) of the Spring 7th grade or fall 8th grade

Anonymous
Post 08/20/2025 17:47     Subject: Which MAP test scores are used for the MCPS HS criteria based programs?
The FAQ explanation is very vague. Which specific MAP test scores will be used? Winter 2024? Spring 2025? or Fall 2025?