> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.2hourlearning.com/edupaid/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.2hourlearning.com/edupaid/important-concepts/rit-scores.md). # RIT Scores **RIT (Rasch Unit) scores are:** * A measurement scale created by [NWEA](https://www.nwea.org/) for their MAP tests * An equal-interval scale, like feet and inches, meaning the difference between scores has the same meaning regardless of where they fall on the scale * Independent of grade level, allowing measurement of a student's academic growth over time * Typically range from about 140 to 300 **Key features of RIT scores:** 1. They measure student achievement level and growth over time 2. The scores are grade-independent, so a third-grader and a fifth-grader can be measured on the same scale 3. Each subject area (reading, math, etc.) has its own RIT scale 4. Growth can be tracked between test sessions as the scale remains consistent 5. Teachers can use RIT scores to: * Identify what students are ready to learn * Match students with appropriate learning materials * Track academic growth over time * Set achievement goals **When a student takes a MAP test:** * The test adjusts its questions based on student responses * Each correct answer leads to a harder question * Each incorrect answer leads to an easier question * This adaptive process continues until the student's precise learning level is determined * The final RIT score represents the level where the student is performing **RIT scores are particularly useful because they:** * Measure growth over time regardless of grade level * Allow for comparison of student performance across grade levels * Help teachers identify areas where students need support or advancement * Enable setting of individualized learning goals based on current achievement level --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.2hourlearning.com/edupaid/important-concepts/rit-scores.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.