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Statewide MAP results show gains; MDE says alternate assessment exceeds federal 1% cap
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The Mississippi Department of Education reported gains in 2024 MAP assessments in math, ELA and science, but officials said the alternate assessment (MAP-A) currently exceeds the federal 1% cap (about 1.8%). MDE says it is working with federal offices to reduce the rate and review district testing policies.
The Mississippi Department of Education presented results from the spring 2024 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAP) at its Aug. 4 board meeting, reporting statewide increases in proficiency in several subjects while flagging a compliance issue for alternate testing.
Dr. Vandiford, presenting the MAP overview, said statewide proficiency for the previous school year reached an all-time high in mathematics at 56.3 percent, 47.8 percent in English language arts and 63.4 percent in science. U.S. history showed a small decline to 70.9 percent from 71.4 percent the prior year, the presentation said. Vandiford reviewed grade- and district-level trends,…
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