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Rockport selects NWEA MAP Growth for district benchmarks, to be administered three times yearly
Summary
Following a review of benchmark providers, the committee selected NWEA MAP Growth for ELA (K–10) and math (K–10) and for science in grades 5–9; the district described the assessment as computer adaptive and planned a three‑year contract.
School leaders told the committee they had reviewed multiple benchmark providers and chose NWEA MAP Growth for the district's benchmark assessments. Jody said the committee "We've chosen NWE map growth" and described the tool as computer‑adaptive with better reporting and analytics for district use.
Administrators said the NWEA adoption will cover ELA and mathematics for K–10 and science for grades 5–9, and the recommended implementation is a three‑year contract with three administrations per year (beginning, middle and end) to provide triangulation with MCAS and local measures. The presenters noted HMH has integrated with NWEA products, which creates efficiencies for the district's ELA program and reporting. No contract dollar amounts were cited in the meeting discussion.
