Understanding Test Scores – MAP CMAS COGAT & more

Test scores can provide an indication of how your student is performing at a particular school.  But they don’t tell you the whole story and can be very confusing.

Is my child at grade level?

I found Colorado’s easy to use Online Standards system can help families to quickly find ‘standards’ as it relates to grade level subjects.

How can I navigate the CogAT?

In my experience, there are two areas families struggle with as it relates t the CogAT

  1. How to read it
  2. What to do with it

I found the links below to be helpful, they might also help you as you try to understand current performance and academic potential.

  • MAP Scores – Determine if your student is Below Grade Level, At Grade Level or Above Grade Level
  • MAP and RIT Scores – This California School District has an awesome tool if you want to really delve into your student’s RIT score

COLORADO SPECIFIC HELPFUL LINKS:

How your district is doing – according to Co Department of Education

How your school is doing – according to Co Department of Education