MAP Testing Begins Monday – What Parents Should Know

MAP stands for "Missouri Assessment Program." It is a series of assessments for Communication Arts, Mathematics and Science at grades 3-8; and Communication Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies in high school. These assessments are designed to see if students in Missouri are meeting the Show-Me Standards.

What can a parent or guardian do to ensure successful assessment for their student?

• Be aware of the testing schedule.
• Be certain that your child has had adequate rest (this may mean getting them used to an earlier bed time before the week of testing).
• Be on time for school.
• Avoid scheduling appointments that can be done at a later date.
• Dress your child in layered clothing. This way, the child may add clothing to get warmer or remove some clothing to be cooler.
• If your school allows it, make sure your child has a book to read when the testing session is complete.
• Be certain that your child has two or more number two pencils (not mechanical).
• Have a positive attitude.

Get additional MAP test information for parents from the Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education at http://dese.mo.gov/ccr/MAP-info-4-parents.html.