Educators use Measures of Academic Progress (also known as MAP) assessments to determine each student's performance baseline and can use this computer adaptive test throughout the year, or over a number of years to track a student's academic growth in grades K-12. Parents who are concerned about their student's education level and how they might perform on these tests may want to engage a tutor for MAP prep courses with the help of Varsity Tutors.
These K-12 interim assessments give educators opportunities to tailor their curriculum in specific areas where they see their students struggling. MAP gives teachers tools to create teaching plans and differentiate instruction when they need to. There are three MAP interim assessments: Growth, Reading Fluency (for pupils in K-3), and Skills. The Growth interim assessments may be given three times in a year's time, while Skills can be given as many times as an educator feels they are necessary.
There are MAP exams for mathematics, reading, and language usage. Enrolling your student in MAP classes with a tutor can help to solidify concepts in all of these areas. MAP prep classes can be customized to focus on specific concepts that your student seems to be struggling with. As a tutor gets to know your student, they will be able to develop a plan for reviewing and studying that targets your student's weaknesses and helps to maintain their strengths.
Although the scoring range is between 140 and 300, MAP scoring is not like other tests that students take throughout the academic year - the results are meant to tell educators where students are academically. The computer adaptive test format means that no students take the same test, because the computer delivers questions that are different, based on what the test taker's most recent response to a question was. The table below explains MAP scoring in more detail.
Explaining MAP Scoring
| Score Indications | It is not evaluative but tells us where a child is at a given point in time. |
| Test Uniqueness | The test is uniquely created for each student based on how he or she responds to a question. |
| Question Origin | All questions come from a huge bank of questions each corresponding in difficulty to a particular score. |
| Top Scores | Although it is possible to score as high as 265 or more on the reading test and 285 or more on the math test, 240 (reading) and 250 (math) are typical top scores. |
| Average Scores | Scores range from about 140 to 300. |
Depending on a pupil's academic year, they may or may not see specific subjects on their MAP exams. Tutors can design a MAP course for your student's specific capabilities and what they're expected to know. They get to know a student's personality and the ways that the specific student learns best, and what techniques might not work for them. This means that they can create study aids and use techniques that your student has shown will work for them, and that are appropriate for a pupil's age and grade level. This may mean vocabulary quizzes, practice exams, visual aids, or other methods.
The table below outlines the specific academic areas and grade levels, as well as the number of questions a student may answer. A MAP course often includes instruction on these topics, as well as study tips.
MAP Tests Breakdowns
| Subject (Grade Level) | Approx. Number of Questions |
| Language (2-12) | 50 to 53 |
| Math (2-5), Math (6+) | 50 to 53 |
| Algebra, Geometry, Integrated Math (9+) | 40 to 43 |
| Spanish Math (2-5), Spanish Math (6+) | 52 to 55 |
| Reading (2-5), Reading (6+) | 40 to 43 |
| Science (or "General Science") | 45 |
| Science for use with Next Generation Science Standards | 45 |
A MAP class with a private tutor can help your student to concentrate their efforts on areas that they don't quite grasp as well as you might like. A MAP prep class can happen anywhere, thanks to Varsity Tutors' Live Learning Platform. This platform uses the internet to connect a student and their tutor, which provides even more flexibility. This can be important when a student has a particularly crazy schedule and multiple obligations that change over time.
Reach out to Varsity Tutors to schedule a consultation and get matched up with a tutor for a MAP prep course today. We look forward to helping your student to strive for their academic goals.
Gary: Tulsa MAP course instructor
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Education & Certification
- Cameron University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology Teacher Education
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Subject Expertise
- MAP
- GED
- SAT Subject Tests
- SSAT
- +126 subjects
Timothy: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...worked in the education and nonprofit industries for 15 years in various roles including elementary/secondary/college Tutor and Teacher with AmeriCorps, Communities In Schools, Junior Achievement, Vernon College, and school districts across four states (DC, MS, TX, and OK). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I specialize in those related to English. I love using real world and pop culture examples to explain complex literary concepts to students making them easy to understand. I...
Education & Certification
- Howard University - Bachelor in Arts, Police Science
- Oral Roberts University - Master of Arts, Theology
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- ISEE
- PSAT
- ACT
- +95 subjects
Zachary: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...tutor for standardized tests. I have tutoring experience from highschool. I enjoy tutoring because I get to see how my students develop their skills over time. Outside of school, I enjoy playing trombone and singing (I do enjoy using songs to help memorize math formulas), speedcubing (solving Rubik's Cubes really fast), and hanging out with my friends. If you attend ISU, we can meet in person for a tutoring session, otherwise I would prefer to...
Education & Certification
- Illinois State University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics - Actuarial Science
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- ACT
- PSAT
- Algebra 2
- +19 subjects
Molly: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- SSAT
- ISAT
- PSAT
- +111 subjects
Hayley: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...my students. As both a classroom teacher and a tutor, I have gained invaluable experience about how to help students, all the while learning so much about life from my students themselves. Besides tutoring, I make my living writing content professionally for several ed tech companies. Outside of work, I love to hike and play with my dog. I am a huge traveler and am very thankful to have a career that allows me to...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelors, Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- ACT
- SAT
- PARCC
- +66 subjects
Brad: Tulsa MAP course instructor
I received my Bachelor's in Computer Science from MIT, and am passionate about helping others! Learning has always come easy to me, and it's something I want to pass on to those around me. I was also the Valedictorian of my high school in colorado and was a top10 all-purpose football player at MIT. Everybody learns differently, and I want to help you achieve your goals!
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Computer Science and Engineering
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- SAT
- +25 subjects
Elizabeth: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...make sure we have covered all that's needed to make my students a success! I have spent years working with national organizations for gifted students and also with students with learning disabilities. This gives me a special perspective on ALL learners and helps me tailor the best course of study for all of my students. In my spare time, I knit, love to visit new places, read about educational technology, spend time with my family,...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
- Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- Advanced Placement
- SSAT
- SAT
- +71 subjects
Jamila: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...Meets Grade Level and 62% reaching Masters Grade Level. In writing assessments, my results were equally impressive, with 100% achieving the minimum score, and 32 students classified as Advanced. My mission is to make a meaningful impact on the lives of studentsboth young and adultwho are willing to overcome challenges. I strive to create fun, engaging learning experiences that are tailored to meet individual needs. By leveraging student data and understanding their unique learning styles,...
Education & Certification
- Huston Tillotson University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor - Masters in Education, Educational Administration
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- SSAT
- ACCUPLACER
- Advanced Placement
- +51 subjects
Nicholas: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...major in computer science and biology. Early on in high school (Maggie L. Walker Governor's School graduate), I discovered a passion for helping others and I now have had hundreds of hours of tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects including chess, computer programming, math, and SAT prep. In addition to the subjects previously listed, I would also tutor Spanish and chemistry as they are subjects I am comfortable with. Outside of academics, I...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT Mathematics
- +65 subjects
MaryBeth: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...grade. I have worked with children of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes in the classes. I love working with students. I love to help them learn and I enjoy getting to know them. My hobbies are reading, cross-stitching, knitting, and...
Education & Certification
- James Madison University - Bachelors, Health Sciences
- Mary Baldwin College - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- ISEE
- OLSAT
- ISAT
- +165 subjects
Lindsay: Tulsa MAP course instructor
I am a passionate educator with a love of learning and teaching! I have three years of teaching experience (grades 1-5) at a technology school. I understand that each individual student learns differently and I have ample experience finding resources and instructional methods to match the needs of each learner. I hold all students to the highest expectations and believe that all children are capable of success.... My philosophy is centered around the core concept of teaching children how to be problem solvers. They need to know how to approach and think about any given problem. It is okay to make mistakes, as they are learning opportunities. Persistence and confidence in oneself as a learner are the key skills to ensure success in life.
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- AIMS
- PARCC
- SSAT
- +35 subjects
Heather: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...basis. I am a graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and also received a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have tutored in a wide variety of subjects, though most of my experience is with primary and secondary students. I also tutor in test prep, including ACT Reading/Writing, SAT English/Biology, and Nevada state proficiency exams. I am most...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada- Las Vegas - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Masters, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- PSAT
- PARCC
- GATE/ TAG
- +177 subjects
Kathleen: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...is Kate and I currently teach high school mathematics in Providence. I graduated from Cornell University in 2010 with a BA in Psychology. I dove into teaching right after college and taught 6th grade math. After a few years of teaching, I served as an Urban Education Fellow at Brown University. I love teaching math and working with students of all ages. I really love algebra concepts in particular! In my free time, I like...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelors, Psychology
- Brown University - Masters, Urban Education Policy
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- ACT
- SAT
- REGENTS
- +32 subjects
Shelby: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...my career teaching primary grades K-6. My passion; primary career focus is working with teachers and at-risk students, as a Literacy Coach in an urban school district, to increase literacy rates. Frederick Douglass said, "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free"; I believe that being able to read allows one freedom and the confidence to choose any path in life; opens doors figuratively and literally. Everyone can learn to read and write;...
Education & Certification
- Clemson University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
- Arkansas State University-Main Campus - Masters, Educational/School Leadership
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- TOEFL
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- GED
- +37 subjects
Robert: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...an all-inclusive charter high-school for at-risk students, we developed a rigorous online curriculum, meeting National Common Core Standards, from which students could complete work from home as well as in school. Tutorial sessions with individual students supported the online curriculum, giving me the ability to help students in all their required subjects: Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and Science. My goal as a tutor is to impart my passion for language to my students and...
Education & Certification
- University of New Hampshire - Bachelors, English
- University of Evansville - Masters, Reading, American Literature
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- PARCC
- ESL/ELL
- Literature
- +11 subjects
Danielle: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...I have taught in the classroom for over five years. Specifically, I provide targeted academic math intervention for middle and upper elementary on a daily basis. Additionally, I have a Masters of Public Health from Emory University, where I conducted a vast amount of quantitative research. I have always had a passion for the exploratory nature of science. I received a BA in Sociology with a minor in Biology and a Masters of Public Health...
Education & Certification
- Howard University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
- Emory University - Master in Public Health, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- SAT
- GED
- ACT
- +34 subjects
Jane: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...and private schools from Pre-K through MBA, with 39 years at the master's level. My strongest subjects are Test-taking Skills, English Composition, Reading Comprehension, and most Liberal Arts. I have been extensively trained in SAT / ACT prep, consulted for a test prep business, and am certified to teach Special Education, Visual Art and Montessori Early Childhood Education. Learning can be fun and all students can learn. Come grow with me, we'll have a great...
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelors, Art History & Studio Art
- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Masters, Art Education
- Fort Valley State University - Certificate, Montessori Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- HSPT
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- +127 subjects
D'Angela: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...multiple grades and subject areas, but math is my passion because working with numbers excites me. My goal is to inspire, educate, and challenge students to push through moments of frustration to experience success both academically and socially. My teaching style is to access what the students know and need to know. Then plan accordingly. I am great at breaking skills and problems down in a way that most students can grasp. I am excited...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern Mississippi - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
- University of Southern Mississippi - Master of Science, Counselor Education
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- PARCC
- GED
- Geometry
- +10 subjects
Charlotte: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...a rising junior at the University of St Andrews. I am working towards a Bachelor of Arts in English and International Relations. While I am interested in a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and Literature. I am a firm believer in the power of education, and believe that it can be simple to make learning fun. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and seeing my friends and family.
Education & Certification
- University of St Andrews - Bachelor, English and International Relations
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- TOEFL
- SSAT
- SCAT Exam
- +110 subjects
Straley: Tulsa MAP course instructor
...Health and a Bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University. I tutored GED math for 3 years in college, so I have experience breaking down concepts for students with a variety of learning styles. I've also informally tutored other students in my math and science classes. My favorite part of working with students is seeing people's faces light up when they understand a tough concept. In my free time, I enjoy reading, walking, dancing, and listening...
Education & Certification
- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
- Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, International Health
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- ACT
- PAX - Nursing Pre-admission Examination
- Eleven Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
- +304 subjects