Natalie’s MAP (NWEA) test preparation for grades 2-12 is for all 3 sections: Math, Reading, and Language. Her MAP tutoring covers multiple concept areas across math and language arts. The MAP test by NWEA is a computer adaptive test for students in grades K-12 that “maps out” their individual learning growth in math and language arts at their current grade level. The MAP is also being used as a schools admissions and placement test. What makes this test unique that every question is adaptive, meaning that the next question either gets harder or easier depending on a student’s performance, for more accurate results.
Math
Students work through major concept areas on MAP Math, which analyzes their strengths and weaknesses. They focus on strengthening and improving specific skill sets and concept knowledge during lessons so they are fully prepared.
Reading
MAP Reading is broken down into three main areas: Literary Text (fiction), Informational Text (non-fiction), and Vocabulary. They drill through question types for Literary Text and Informational Text while going over important reading strategies for passages. Vocabulary requires ongoing vocabulary study with word roots, suffixes, and prefixes.
Language
MAP Language focuses on grammar, punctuation, writing mechanics, and writing skills. Students need to master English grammar concepts and be able to recognize correct writing structures. Natalie works with them to make sure they understand grammar and punctuation rules. They also review the steps of the writing process and writing elements.
Tutoring includes:
Study plan based on previous MAP score results or initial practice test scores
Complete review of MAP concepts and strategies with targeted practice (available for all sections)
Weekly feedback on student progress and homework completion (available for all sections)
Online resources for math, reading, and language arts practice
Timed practice sets during lessons
FAQ about Natalie’s test prep
Do you offer a full test prep program or classes?
No, I do not offer programs or classes. My lessons are one-on-one and adapt to the needs of every student, based on where they are at in their test prep and how much support they need.
What does a typical lesson with you look like?
I help my students not only get to the right answer, but also understand how they got to the right answer and what makes it correct. They also learn how to methodically approach questions and answers. By understanding how a test works and how the testmakers have created the questions, students can better learn how to take that test with minimal stress and maximum success.
Can you guarantee a score increase on the actual test?
No, as a tutor, I cannot make any guarantees when it comes to scores and reaching score goals. Students must be fully committed to their study plans, daily practice goals, and using the strategies they learn for them to make significant progress in their test prep.
How many lessons will my child need?
I cannot provide an estimate for the total number of lessons without more information or meeting the student. Some students need more support, while others need less. Ideally, test preparation should start as early as possible before a test date, at least 2-3 months. To start, I always ask for practice test results or previous test results to help me see where we need to focus the most. I also ask about what test prep, if any, a student has done so far and what their specific test score goals are.
What Parents and Students Are Saying
“Ms. Natalie is by far the best tutor out there. She is patient, helpful, kind, and she has made great impact on me, including helping me become a better writer! Natalie has taught me how to study, handle my time management, maths, reading, and the list goes on! I highly recommend getting Natalie as your tutor, she has been a great help and her sessions are always a pleasure to attend. Don’t miss out on such a great tutor and make sure you have Natalie as yours!”
— Lucciana, 8th grade MAP prep
“Natalie is a great tutor. She helped my son study for the NWEA MAP and CogAT. She was able to improve his scores substantially. She is very knowledgeable about study materials and helped us to create a great study plan. She was able to keep my son motivated to keep studying and he enjoyed working with her a lot! We communicated often outside of tutoring sessions and we were able to work together to identify concerns and make adjustments as needed to keep my son on track. I highly recommend her services to anyone who would like some extra help with test score improvement.”
— Larry, 4th grade MAP prep
“Natalie did a great job tutoring our 4th grade son. She helped him focus on reading and writing test prep, and she knows a lot about how to succeed in those areas. I appreciated her calm and patient teaching style, her suggestions about what to work on, and her recommendations about additional resources to challenge him and help him improve. Very helpful.”
— Natasha, 4th grade MAP prep
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