Educators use Measures of Academic Progress (also known as MAP) assessments to determine each student's performance baseline and can use this computer adaptive test throughout the year, or over a number of years to track a student's academic growth in grades K-12. Parents who are concerned about their student's education level and how they might perform on these tests may want to engage a tutor for MAP prep courses with the help of Varsity Tutors.
These K-12 interim assessments give educators opportunities to tailor their curriculum in specific areas where they see their students struggling. MAP gives teachers tools to create teaching plans and differentiate instruction when they need to. There are three MAP interim assessments: Growth, Reading Fluency (for pupils in K-3), and Skills. The Growth interim assessments may be given three times in a year's time, while Skills can be given as many times as an educator feels they are necessary.
There are MAP exams for mathematics, reading, and language usage. Enrolling your student in MAP classes with a tutor can help to solidify concepts in all of these areas. MAP prep classes can be customized to focus on specific concepts that your student seems to be struggling with. As a tutor gets to know your student, they will be able to develop a plan for reviewing and studying that targets your student's weaknesses and helps to maintain their strengths.
Although the scoring range is between 140 and 300, MAP scoring is not like other tests that students take throughout the academic year - the results are meant to tell educators where students are academically. The computer adaptive test format means that no students take the same test, because the computer delivers questions that are different, based on what the test taker's most recent response to a question was. The table below explains MAP scoring in more detail.
Explaining MAP Scoring
Score Indications | It is not evaluative but tells us where a child is at a given point in time. |
Test Uniqueness | The test is uniquely created for each student based on how he or she responds to a question. |
Question Origin | All questions come from a huge bank of questions each corresponding in difficulty to a particular score. |
Top Scores | Although it is possible to score as high as 265 or more on the reading test and 285 or more on the math test, 240 (reading) and 250 (math) are typical top scores. |
Average Scores | Scores range from about 140 to 300. |
Depending on a pupil's academic year, they may or may not see specific subjects on their MAP exams. Tutors can design a MAP course for your student's specific capabilities and what they're expected to know. They get to know a student's personality and the ways that the specific student learns best, and what techniques might not work for them. This means that they can create study aids and use techniques that your student has shown will work for them, and that are appropriate for a pupil's age and grade level. This may mean vocabulary quizzes, practice exams, visual aids, or other methods.
The table below outlines the specific academic areas and grade levels, as well as the number of questions a student may answer. A MAP course often includes instruction on these topics, as well as study tips.
MAP Tests Breakdowns
Subject (Grade Level) | Approx. Number of Questions |
Language (2-12) | 50 to 53 |
Math (2-5), Math (6+) | 50 to 53 |
Algebra, Geometry, Integrated Math (9+) | 40 to 43 |
Spanish Math (2-5), Spanish Math (6+) | 52 to 55 |
Reading (2-5), Reading (6+) | 40 to 43 |
Science (or "General Science") | 45 |
Science for use with Next Generation Science Standards | 45 |
A MAP class with a private tutor can help your student to concentrate their efforts on areas that they don't quite grasp as well as you might like. A MAP prep class can happen anywhere, thanks to Varsity Tutors' Live Learning Platform. This platform uses the internet to connect a student and their tutor, which provides even more flexibility. This can be important when a student has a particularly crazy schedule and multiple obligations that change over time.
Reach out to Varsity Tutors to schedule a consultation and get matched up with a tutor for a MAP prep course today. We look forward to helping your student to strive for their academic goals.

Zachary: MAP course instructor
...math and chemistry, but I can also tutor for standardized tests. I have tutoring experience from highschool. I enjoy tutoring because I get to see how my students develop their skills over time. Outside of school, I enjoy playing trombone and singing (I do enjoy using songs to help memorize math formulas), speedcubing (solving Rubik's Cubes really fast), and hanging out with my friends. If you attend ISU, we can meet in person for a...
Education & Certification
- Illinois State University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics - Actuarial Science
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- ACT
- PSAT
- Test Prep
- +19 subjects

Molly: MAP course instructor
...have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with and would love to help your students in any elementary or middle school subject area. For the past three years, I have been working as a classroom Teacher in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms, teaching students with a variety of needs. I can also tutor students through high school and...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- SAT
- SSAT
- ISAT
- +111 subjects

Shelby: MAP course instructor
...I am a proud graduate of Clemson University. I have experience teaching a wide range of students and subjects and have taught English as a second language in Seoul, South Korea, high school Spanish, 7th and 8th grade science and social studies, and have spent the majority of my career teaching primary grades K-6. My passion; primary career focus is working with teachers and at-risk students, as a Literacy Coach in an urban school district,...
Education & Certification
- Clemson University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
- Arkansas State University-Main Campus - Masters, Educational/School Leadership
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- TOEFL
- PARCC
- SAT
- +37 subjects

Heather: MAP course instructor
...place a high value on education, which has led me to seek a career in teaching and tutoring. I am currently a substitute teacher for Clark County School District, predominately working with grades K-8. I have experience tutoring with two different institutions, as well as on a private basis. I am a graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and also received...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada- Las Vegas - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Masters, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- SAT Subject Tests
- SSAT
- GATE/ TAG
- +177 subjects

Katina: MAP course instructor
...heart. I am drawn to this subject because I completed my doctorate degree in Reading. Central to my teaching philosophy is the belief that every student possesses unique strengths, abilities, and learning styles. As such, my approach to tutoring is personalized and student-centered, tailored to meet the individual needs and preferences of each learner. I strive to foster a collaborative learning environment characterized by mutual respect, open communication, and constructive feedback. In my tutoring sessions,...
Education & Certification
- University of South Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
- University of South Alabama - Master of Arts, Elementary School Teaching
- University of South Alabama - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
- Walden University - Doctor of Dental Science, Reading Teacher Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- GED
- SAT
- ACCUPLACER
- +34 subjects

Brittany: MAP course instructor
...in St. Louis with the program Teach for America. While in the classroom I received my Masters in Education from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. I now work for a STEM non-profit, combining my passion for education with my skills in public relations. My most treasured moments in the classroom happened when working individually with students, and I'm looking forward to continuing to help students learn and grow. I am most passionate about English...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelors, Political Science, Journalism
- University of Missouri-St Louis - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- ACT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- +41 subjects

Zachary: MAP course instructor
...an orthopedic surgeon someday. While I originally hail from Cape Cod, MA, I will be spending most of my summer in Boston taking Organic Chemistry at Harvard. Outside of the classroom, I'm a part of Georgetown's club rugby team and also participate in GUMSHOE, a club that teaches math and science to inner city students. I also enjoy going for runs to the monuments in DC and playing in pickup soccer games! For me, I...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- SAT Subject Tests
- Advanced Placement
- SAT
- +125 subjects

Kathleen: MAP course instructor
...currently teach high school mathematics in Providence. I graduated from Cornell University in 2010 with a BA in Psychology. I dove into teaching right after college and taught 6th grade math. After a few years of teaching, I served as an Urban Education Fellow at Brown University. I love teaching math and working with students of all ages. I really love algebra concepts in particular! In my free time, I like to play soccer and...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelors, Psychology
- Brown University - Masters, Urban Education Policy
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- +32 subjects

Lindsay: MAP course instructor
I am a passionate educator with a love of learning and teaching! I have three years of teaching experience (grades 1-5) at a technology school. I understand that each individual student learns differently and I have ample experience finding resources and instructional methods to match the needs of each learner. I hold all students to the highest expectations and believe that all children are capable of success.... My philosophy is centered around the core concept of teaching children how to be problem solvers. They need to know how to approach and think about any given problem. It is okay to make mistakes, as they are learning opportunities. Persistence and confidence in oneself as a learner are the key skills to ensure success in life.
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- PARCC
- AIMS
- ISEE
- +35 subjects

Lynn: MAP course instructor
...I've had a wide variety of experiences both tutoring and being tutored so I know the stresses and obstacles of both parties. I started tutoring without pay earlier in my college career at an organization called UrbanFuture that helps underprivileged students after school to increase their skills in mathematics, reading, and other academic subjects. Ultimately, the middle school program is geared toward preparing the students for the nationally standardized MAP tests. During my 2 years...
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Investigative Medical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- ACT
- SAT
- PSAT
- +77 subjects

Leah: MAP course instructor
...you've got to do is turn around and say 'watch me now'." This is what I try to do with every waking moment I spend in the halls and classrooms. This is what I have spent the last nine years of my life attempting in every school at which I have had the pleasure of teaching. Every day I aim to be exemplary and to fill each days teaching with boundless passion, zest, and vigor...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Wesleyan College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- ACT
- STAAR
- OLSAT
- +26 subjects

Veronica: MAP course instructor
...language. It also means that, to this day, I do not enjoy our cold Chicago winters. I moved to Chicago to attend college. I have a B.A. in History from The University of Chicago and a M.S. in Education from Northwestern University. I am also a former teacher. I taught 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies at a CPS school. I am certified in elementary education and have a middle school endorsement in Social...
Education & Certification
- The University of Chicago - Bachelors, History
- Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- SAT
- PARCC
- Advanced Placement
- +52 subjects

Charlotte: MAP course instructor
...rising junior at the University of St Andrews. I am working towards a Bachelor of Arts in English and International Relations. While I am interested in a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and Literature. I am a firm believer in the power of education, and believe that it can be simple to make learning fun. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and seeing my friends and family.
Education & Certification
- University of St Andrews - Bachelor, English and International Relations
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- CAHSEE
- FCAT 2.0
- GATE/ TAG
- +110 subjects

Dezarae: MAP course instructor
...parents were military and stationed at, Ft. Riley, KS, army base. Eventually, my dad left the military and chose Kansas as a place to raise my brother and I. I am single and enjoy shopping, being with family and friends, and attending plays as entertainment. I am currently an online English instructor for a technical college and a secondary district instructional coach in the English/Language Arts department. I thoroughly enjoy helping students brainstorm ideas and...
Education & Certification
- Kansas State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
- Grand Canyon University - PHD, Educational Leadership
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- TOEFL
- ACT
- ASPIRE
- +23 subjects

D'Angela: MAP course instructor
...Professional School Counseling. I am currently in my 8th year of teaching and have received the Teacher of the Year Award at my current school. I have taught multiple grades and subject areas, but math is my passion because working with numbers excites me. My goal is to inspire, educate, and challenge students to push through moments of frustration to experience success both academically and socially. My teaching style is to access what the students...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern Mississippi - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
- University of Southern Mississippi - Master of Science, Counselor Education
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- PARCC
- GED
- Middle School Math
- +10 subjects

Ashley: MAP course instructor
Hello! I am a seasoned educator with over 14 years of teaching experience. I currently am a middle school principal but have taught grades 3-college. I am no stranger to Common Core and can help students master material with tried and true strategies!
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Education, Education
- University of Pennsylvania - Masters in Education, Counselor Education
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- PSAT
- TOEFL
- GED
- +62 subjects

Gary: MAP course instructor
...I am intelligent, experienced, resourceful, inspirational, friendly and responsible, and I will always seek to help anyone in my care realize their true potential in any endeavor they seek to take on. I am especially well versed in the English Language Arts: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. I have other areas of interest and expertise as well - from the academic to the creative ends of the spectrum. But enough about me. How about you?...
Education & Certification
- NEIU - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
- NEIU - Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- History
- High School Writing
- Nutrition
- +26 subjects
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Webster University - Master of Arts, Educational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- WPPSI
- SSAT
- CogAT
- +28 subjects

Emmelina: MAP course instructor
...high school in all subjects that range from high school entrance exam preparation (SHSAT in New York City as well as MAP and ISEE in Chicago) to the college process (all areas of SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests/College Essay help) to subject area helpmy favorites are middle and high school Math and Writing. Since I've been in intense academic settings for a lot of my life (Stuyvesant High School, University of Chicago, and now Columbia University), I...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- PSAT
- HSPT
- ACT
- +51 subjects

Japhet: MAP course instructor
...With expertise in academic writing, programming, and GIS software, I offer a well-rounded, personalized approach to learning. I believe that every student can excel with the right support, so I tailor each session to fit individual learning styles and needs. My goal is to break down complex concepts, transforming challenging subjects into manageableand even enjoyablelearning experiences. Seeing my students grow in confidence and mastery is the most rewarding part of my work. If you're looking...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Tacoma Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- MAP
- UK GCSE
- Eleven Plus English
- SHSAT
- +1414 subjects