Students in kindergarten to the 8th grade are taking a second round of the NWEA MAP Growth test from January 11-22 to assess their academic progress this school year. Results of the testing will be shared by teachers with parents and guardians during the Parent-Teacher Conferences scheduled for January 19-21, 2021, which will be held virtually via Zoom.

This is the second year that ACS is using the MAP Growth test, which replaced the TerraNova as a standardized test. The test, which is taken on a computer or Chromebook, measures reading, math, and language skills and is given three times during the school year — in October, January, and May.

Elementary School Principal Gail Alford said the test is an excellent assessment tool because the results are quickly available to teachers to help them identify student’s strengths and weaknesses, tailor classroom lessons, and set goals for students.