re: [info-tech] map test

2009-09-28 Thread Amy Walter
After reading the several responses today, I am so very thankful that I have had one of my best testing periods ever. (Plus very few sick kids to give make-up tests to!!) No problems were reported on the science test other than a longer than usual pause between the two parts. Amy Walter Te

RE: [info-tech] map test

2009-09-28 Thread Johnson, Vicki
10:28 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] map test Jackie, The science test caused MAJOR issues for us!! I think it is partly because of all the images! and it's a very long test. You're not alone! From: info-tech-ow...@aea

RE: [info-tech] map test

2009-09-28 Thread Jacobs, J
Jackie, The science test caused MAJOR issues for us!! I think it is partly because of all the images! and it's a very long test. You're not alone! From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Jackie Fonley Sent: Mon 9/28/2009 10:23 AM To: Info Tech Subjec

Re: [info-tech] map test

2009-09-28 Thread Karl Hehr
I am also on the 267 list serv and received this. I am not a MISIC school and don't MAP test so I don't have anything but anecdotal information. I will add my experience for the first week. I will start with a snip of the email I sent our staff after day 2 --snip-- WARNING--you may not be hap

Re: [info-tech] map test

2009-09-28 Thread Brad Kruse
We had a few problems with the science tests also. We are done now with all testing but I know the proctors complained about the science test. Manson Northwest Webster-Home of the Cougars! Brad Kruse ("`-''-/").___..--''"`-._ Tech. Coord. `6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) 1601 1

RE: [info-tech] map test

2009-09-28 Thread Richardson,Tony
We run a windows environment but yes we have had speed issues and some quirky thing going on with the science tests. -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 10:24 AM To: Info

Re: [info-tech] MAP test ?

2009-05-21 Thread Amy Walter
: [info-tech] MAP test ? So as a teacher . . . I can go in this year and get the RIT ranges and grouping of students in regard to the various benchmarks/essential skills. Can I still get that type of grouping next year with this year's data (even if it is as an entire class) . . . or will I

Re: [info-tech] MAP test ?

2009-05-21 Thread Jackie Fonley
So as a teacher . . . I can go in this year and get the RIT ranges and grouping of students in regard to the various benchmarks/ essential skills. Can I still get that type of grouping next year with this year's data (even if it is as an entire class) . . . or will I just get the RIT scor

re: [info-tech] MAP test ?

2009-05-21 Thread JON HUESER
We test during sept in the fall, but part of the reason is we also use the data for some grouping. Instead of thinking about teachers looking at the map data to see if the students have grown (which they can do). We have the map data loaded into the Heart database at the AEA along with all o

Re: [info-tech] MAP test ?

2009-05-21 Thread Bill Day
Jackie, The reports site from nwea should keep the old data. After the map tests end and I have uploaded all the data I archive the data by copying it into another folder so that the NTE folder is empty and ready for the downloads the next time we test. Bill Day Jackie Fonley wrote: Good

re: [info-tech] MAP test ?

2009-05-21 Thread Amy Walter
When a teacher logs in they can see their students from this year because of you loading this year's schedule. Next fall, the teacher will be able to see the whole class (just remind them that it will be a grade lower) by clicking on Grade By Subject on the left hand side. From there, they pic