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Correlation of MAPT Scores to the ABE Curriculum Frameworks, Grade Level Equivalents (GLEs), and National Reporting System (NRS) Levels

MAPT for MathMAPT Scale Score RangeCurriculum Framework LevelGLE Range NRS Level
N/A Use TABE Level L (Literacy)N/ABeginning Adult Numeracy0-1.9Beginning ABE Literacy
MAPT for Math 2-
Beginning ABE
200 - 299Beginning ABE2-3.9Beginning Basic
MAPT for Math 3-
Intermediate ABE
300 - 399Intermediate ABE4-5.9Low Intermediate
MAPT for Math 4-
Pre-GED
400 - 499Pre-GED6-8.9High Intermediate
MAPT for Math 5-
GED
500 - 599GED9-10.9Low Adult Secondary Education
MAPT for Math 6-
Bridge to College*
600- 700Bridge to College11-12.9High Adult Secondary Education
MAPT for Reading MAPT Scale Score RangeCurriculum Framework LevelGLE Range NRS Level
N/A: Use TABE Level L (Literacy)Use TABE Level L scale scoresELA Reading Strand: Level 10-1.9Beginning ABE Literacy
MAPT for Reading 2-
Beginning ABE
200 - 299ELA Reading Strand-Level 22-3.9Beginning Basic
MAPT for Reading 3-
Low Intermediate ABE
300 - 399ELA Reading Strand-Level 34-5.9Low Intermediate
MAPT for Reading 4-
High Intermediate ABE
400 - 499ELA Reading Strand-Level 46-8.9High Intermediate
MAPT for Reading 5-
Low Adult Secondary Education
500 - 599ELA Reading Strand- Level 59-10.9Low Adult Secondary Education
MAPT for Reading 6-
High Adult Secondary Education*
600 - 700ELA Reading Strand - Level 611-12.9High Adult Secondary Education

*Learners pre-testing into the NRS High ASE Level by scoring 600 or above on their MAPT test are excluded from the pre- and post-test percentage, and are not required to complete a post-test in their primary assessment area.



last updated: August 15, 2011
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