MAP Growth: Norms 101 (2026 Update)

No statistics background required! This video is intended to provide a basic and non-technical introduction to MAP Growth norms, giving you a better understanding of what MAP Growth norms are, why they’re important, how to apply them appropriately, and how to avoid misuse. In addition to giving an overview of how the norms are created, you'll learn about key normative metrics (i.e., achievement percentiles, CGPs, CGIs) and their intended uses. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:01 Why are norms important? 00:04:18 Using norms to describe typical performance 00:18:00 What is meaningful growth? 00:20:02 Linking growth scores & state test benchmarks Get more information about MAP Growth norms on our website: https://www.nwea.org/map-growth-norms/ Watch an interview with Dr. Lewis about what her team does and how classroom teachers can make the best use of NWEA research: https://youtu.be/8164ZoLF_-E Take a deep dive into all the features of MAP Growth: https://youtu.be/BFeKublZTwI More MAP Growth videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79h958Qd8sA https://youtu.be/1rr8FLYokxs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU0F8rpn7kE&feature=youtu.be Dr. Karyn Lewis is Vice President of Research and Policy Partnerships at NWEA, where she leads a team dedicated to generating actionable, policy-relevant research that directly addresses critical challenges in K–12 education. Her team's work is strategically focused on bridging the gap between rigorous research and practical educational improvements, ensuring that insights translate into meaningful strategies for educators, policymakers, and school leaders. Race Walking photos are openly licensed via Creative Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Christer_Svensson_och_Birger_Fält_2023 - By Frankie Fouganthin Madrid_Marcha_2025_-_Gran_Via_-_Madrid_13 - By Javier Perez Montes Fitwalking - By MauroWalker Power_Walking - By Powerwalkingclub