NWEA and Newsela
Newsela allows districts to sync NWEA MAP Growth data to provide instant article levels for students. When MAP Growth data is imported into Newsela, students automatically see all content at the Lexile level closest to their MAP Growth scores on both assignments and independently selected texts. Individual assignments can still be locked at a specific level by teachers. After students complete the quiz at the assigned and locked level, they will again be able to see texts aligned to their MAP Growth level.
Reviewing MAP Growth scores in Newsela
Each student’s MAP Growth-based reading level will be visible in the “Article Level Average” column of the Reading Summary portion of the Classroom Data report, with an indicator that shows this value was informed by MAP Growth data.
Teachers can review their individual students when they click a student’s name from the Reading Summary. Here, you’ll also be able to view information on a student’s work in Newsela.
Students who were not able to take the MAP Growth assessment will have Newsela’s Article Level Average displayed instead.
Reviewing Article Levels in Newsela
Click on Reports in the top menu, and select Classroom Data
Click “Reading Summary”
Review information in the “Article Level Average” column for each student
Click a student’s name for more information the content they’ve read in your class and independently.
Set up and implementation information
Newsela’s integration with NWEA’s MAP Growth can only be set up by a district administrator. In order to connect NWEA MAP Growth scores with Newsela, districts must set up a Clever or OneRoster connection.
Please contact your Customer Success Manager or our Support Team for more information or to begin the set up process for your district.