Note
This article applies to the following products:
- Imagine MyPath Math
- Imagine MyPath Reading
- Imagine+ Math
Imagine MyPath and Imagine+ Math use assessment data to help place students in learning content that matches their current needs. Your organization can use Imagine+ Diagnostic, NWEA MAP Growth, or Renaissance Star.
During implementation planning, administrators communicate their preferred assessment option to their Imagine Learning Customer Success Manager.
Choose an assessment option
Learn more about the assessment options available for Imagine MyPath and Imagine+ Math:
Compare assessment options
The assessment options differ in the placement data they provide, the number of testing windows available, and how your organization sets them up.
| Feature | Imagine+ Diagnostic | NWEA MAP Growth | Renaissance Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment type | Computer-adaptive assessment delivered through Imagine+ Assessment | Computer-adaptive third-party assessment | Computer-adaptive third-party assessment |
| Placement data | Overall grade-level and domain-level placement data | Overall grade-level and domain-level placement data | Overall grade-level placement data |
| Testing schedule | Up to three district-defined administrations per year. Your organization can add a fourth testing window if needed. | Four defined testing windows per year | Up to three administrations per year |
| Integration requirements | Available through Imagine+ Assessment | Requires an assessment integration and synced data. Only the English-language version of NWEA MAP Growth is compatible with the integration. | Requires an assessment integration and synced data. Only the English-language version of Renaissance Star is compatible with the integration. |
| Setup | Scheduled and managed in Imagine+ Assessment | Requires third-party assessment setup and synced data | Requires third-party assessment setup and synced data |
Note
Imagine+ Diagnostic includes a complete Spanish version for Grades K–8. For language options available in NWEA MAP Growth or Renaissance Star, see the assessment provider's documentation.
Plan assessment windows
Assessment frequency depends on the option your organization uses. Imagine Learning typically recommends three to four assessment windows during the school year. When possible, schedule assessment windows about 45 days apart so students have time to show growth.
Caution
Avoid changing assessment types in the middle of the school year. Different assessments use different scoring systems, which can make it harder to compare student growth across assessment windows. If you need to change assessment types, work with your Imagine Learning Customer Success Manager to plan the change.
Understand placement options
A student’s placement is the grade level of content used to begin or personalize the student’s learning experience.
Assessment results can identify the content a student is ready to work on and domains where the student needs additional support.
| Product | Before assessment data is available | After assessment data is available |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine MyPath | A teacher or administrator must manually assign a placement before the student begins working. | Assessment results help determine the student’s placement. The student’s learning path may be adjusted after assessment results are available. |
| Imagine+ Math | Students begin in the Mastery pathway and can begin working as soon as they are rostered. | Assessment results help determine the student’s placement and may generate a recommendation to assign the Builder pathway. |
Use manual placement
Teachers and administrators can manually assign or update a student’s placement when assessment data is unavailable or does not reflect the student’s current needs.
- Assessment data is not available when the student is ready to begin working.
- Classroom observations, local data, or assessment results support a different placement.
See the related articles below for instructions on changing a student’s placement or managing a student’s learning path or pathway.