Research results on 4MAT 4 Geometry use in the classroom.
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NWEA’s computerized adaptive tests are called Measures of Academic Progress, or MAP. When taking a MAP test, the difficulty of each question is based on how well a student answers all the previous questions. AS the student answers correctly, questions become more difficult. If the student answers incorrectly, the questions become easier. MAP is built on 30 years of research and refinement, and adapts to the child in real-time as the test progresses for a pinpoint picture of learning achievement and readiness.
In 2006-2007, there were 63 students enrolled in Geometry where partial 4MAT implementation occurred. Fifty-four of these students had taken the MAP test in the Spring of 2006 and were retested in the Spring of 2007. Of these fifty-four, 65% met or exceeded the typical growth. This is based on the 2005 normative data that was done by NWEA. There were 194 students in traditional Geometry classrooms in the same school of which 165 students had tested both seasons (Spring of 2006 and 2007). 70% of these 165 students either met or exceeded the typical growth.Â
In 2007-2008, there were 84 students enrolled in the Geometry class where full 4MAT implementation occurred. Seventy students had taken the MAP test in the Spring of 2007 and were retested in the Spring of 2008. Of these seventy students, 85% met or exceeded the typical growth. There were 162 students in traditional Geometry classrooms in the same school in which 142 students had tested both seasons. 73% had either met or exceeded the typical growth.
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