Intensive Prep for MAP-M and MAP-R
Test date: Early Dec (MCPS)
Students: Grade 8
6 full-length Exams + Reviews
Schedule: Sunday (1 - 4 pm)
Exam
Math: 1:00 - 1:45 pm
English: 1:45 - 2:30 pm
Review
Math: 2:30 - 3:15
English: 3:15 - 4:00
- 10/25
- 11/1
- 11/8
- 11/15
- 11/22
- 11/29
Benefits: The test score determines the admissions into regional criteria-based magnet high school programs.
Objective: Designed to help ambitious students fully prepare for MAP-M and MAP-R, this program offers 6 full-length mock exams to build student confidence.
Feature: We help students tackle assessments using critical thinking and mental problem-solving rather than relying on calculators or digital tools.
Like PSAT/NMSQT, this test is delivered digitally, but it has several distinct structural differences:
- Developed by NWEA, these are formative diagnostic assessments to track individual academic growth over time and identify specific skill gaps for classroom instruction or academic placement.
- Item-Level Adaptive: Every single question gets harder or easier based on whether the previous question was answered correctly.
- RIT Scale (typically 140-350). Equal-interval scale independent of grade level.
- Untimed (students work at their own pace; typically 45–60 min per subject).
- 40 to 43 questions.
The resulting scores provide tangible benchmarks to help students navigate their future college choices with confidence.
Prep schedule