KEY TERMS Padlet by Stephanie MacKenzie

Percentile Rank

stephaniemackenzie — 2025-07-15 15:33:14 UTC

I think I get this one... It’s like where a student falls compared to others, right? So if they’re in the 75th percentile, they did better than 75% of students?
BUT I always forget—does that mean they got 75% of the questions right? (Spoiler: I know it doesn’t... but my brain always wants it to.) Still working on breaking that mindset!

adaptive

2025-07-24 01:42:44 UTC

still trying to figure this out

Normative Data

2025-09-02 15:17:08 UTC

Comparing Learners locally or nationally

RIT

2025-09-02 15:17:36 UTC

What does RIT actually stand for and how is it determined?

RIT

2025-09-02 15:18:00 UTC

What does RIT stand for?

Zone of proximal development

2025-09-02 15:18:19 UTC

I get what it's in reference to, but would like to utilize this part of the data more this year than I have in years past

Zone of proximal development

2025-09-02 15:18:37 UTC

Still learning how to effectively use this data in class / formative assessments to bridge the gap for students.

Adaptive Assessment

2025-09-02 15:19:59 UTC

The test adapts to the learner's skills and knowledge

Adaptive Assessment

2025-09-02 15:20:09 UTC

Our school explains the way the test adapts really well to our scholars. They know what it means when it is getting harder.

2025-09-02 15:20:14 UTC

I have a basic understanding of NWEA RIT scores, but I want to develop a stronger grasp of how to interpret them beyond just the number so I can use the data more effectively to guide instruction and support student growth

Zone of Proximal Development

2025-09-02 15:20:16 UTC

Scaffolding learning to bridge the gap between abilities and potential

Normative Data

2025-09-02 15:21:00 UTC

How many learners are in the comparison data? (nationally)

RIT score

2025-09-02 15:21:07 UTC

Explaining to families can be tricky because they want grade level equivalents.