Imagine MyPath is an adaptive intervention program designed by Imagine Learning to support K–12 students
in achieving grade-level proficiency in reading and math. The program creates personalized learning paths
using assessment data to target each student’s specific needs, adjusting content based on their performance
to ensure mastery of essential skills. It provides a mix of engaging, age-appropriate online activities and teacher
resources, including real-time data to track progress and guide instruction. Imagine MyPath aims to help
students who are behind catch up and to enhance the learning experience for all students through a structured,
data-driven approach.
Data for students who used the Imagine MyPath program and completed the NWEA MAP Growth reading and
math assessments during the 2023–2024 school year were analyzed to determine the overall efficacy of the
program in improving student learning outcomes. In total, data for 43,771 Imagine MyPath users in Grades 1–5
who completed the NWEA MAP Growth math assessment and 47,417 Imagine MyPath users in Grades 1–5 who
completed the NWEA MAP Growth reading assessment in the fall and spring were analyzed.
Table 1 summarizes the average fall to spring NWEA MAP RIT score growth that students achieved by grade
during the 2023–2024 school year. While these values provide a useful reference for historical average student
achievement, educators are encouraged to adjust expectations based on individual student differences.
National Imagine MyPath
Reading and Math NWEA MAP
Growth Analysis 2023–2024
Outcome Study
Table 1: Average 2023–2024 NWEA MAP Growth Fall to Spring Growth by Grade
1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Total
Reading 15.6 14.5 11.0 7.8 5.6 10.1
Math 17.8 16.0 14.3 11.5 8.8 13.3
in achieving grade-level proficiency in reading and math. The program creates personalized learning paths
using assessment data to target each student’s specific needs, adjusting content based on their performance
to ensure mastery of essential skills. It provides a mix of engaging, age-appropriate online activities and teacher
resources, including real-time data to track progress and guide instruction. Imagine MyPath aims to help
students who are behind catch up and to enhance the learning experience for all students through a structured,
data-driven approach.
Data for students who used the Imagine MyPath program and completed the NWEA MAP Growth reading and
math assessments during the 2023–2024 school year were analyzed to determine the overall efficacy of the
program in improving student learning outcomes. In total, data for 43,771 Imagine MyPath users in Grades 1–5
who completed the NWEA MAP Growth math assessment and 47,417 Imagine MyPath users in Grades 1–5 who
completed the NWEA MAP Growth reading assessment in the fall and spring were analyzed.
Table 1 summarizes the average fall to spring NWEA MAP RIT score growth that students achieved by grade
during the 2023–2024 school year. While these values provide a useful reference for historical average student
achievement, educators are encouraged to adjust expectations based on individual student differences.
National Imagine MyPath
Reading and Math NWEA MAP
Growth Analysis 2023–2024
Outcome Study
Table 1: Average 2023–2024 NWEA MAP Growth Fall to Spring Growth by Grade
1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Total
Reading 15.6 14.5 11.0 7.8 5.6 10.1
Math 17.8 16.0 14.3 11.5 8.8 13.3
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Figures 1 and 2 demonstrate the direct, positive association between passing more reading and math lessons
in the Imagine MyPath program and subsequent increases in NWEA MAP RIT score growth from fall to spring.
These associations show a dosage effect in which increased use of Imagine MyPath leads to improved NWEA
MAP Growth performance. The observed associations are statistically significant.
Figure 1: Average NWEA MAP Growth Reading RIT Score
Growth by Imagine MyPath Reading Lessons Passed
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Figure 2: Average NWEA MAP Growth Math RIT Score
Growth by Imagine MyPath Math Lessons Passed
Number of Imagine MyPath Math Lessons Passed
Figures 3 and 4 demonstrate the effect
of using Imagine MyPath on fall-to-spring
NWEA MAP RIT score growth disaggregated
by fall NWEA MAP performance. While more
substantial gains were realized for students
who tested below average in the fall, positive
gains were ultimately achieved by Imagine
MyPath users regardless of their initial
performance level. These gains were further
enhanced for students who completed 20
or more lessons in Imagine MyPath.
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Figure 3: Average NWEA MAP Growth Reading RIT Score Growth by
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NWEA MAP Reading RIT Score Growth
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Note: NWEA describes performance as “low” if a RIT score is lower than the 21st percentile, “low average” if a RIT score falls within the 21st-40th
percentile, “average” if a RIT score falls within the 41st-60th percentile, “high average” if a RIT score falls within 61st-80th percentile, and “high” if a RIT
score is above the 81st percentile. Percentile cutoffs can be found: Thum, Y. M., & Kuhfeld, M. (2020). NWEA 2020 MAP Growth Achievement Status
and Growth Norms for Students and Schools. NWEA Research Report. Portland, OR: NWEA.
Retrieved from: https://teach.mapnwea.org/impl/MAPGrowthNormativeDataOverview.pdf
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NWEA MAP Reading RIT Score Growth
Figures 1 and 2 demonstrate the direct, positive association between passing more reading and math lessons
in the Imagine MyPath program and subsequent increases in NWEA MAP RIT score growth from fall to spring.
These associations show a dosage effect in which increased use of Imagine MyPath leads to improved NWEA
MAP Growth performance. The observed associations are statistically significant.
Figure 1: Average NWEA MAP Growth Reading RIT Score
Growth by Imagine MyPath Reading Lessons Passed
Number of Imagine MyPath Reading Lessons Passed
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Figure 2: Average NWEA MAP Growth Math RIT Score
Growth by Imagine MyPath Math Lessons Passed
Number of Imagine MyPath Math Lessons Passed
Figures 3 and 4 demonstrate the effect
of using Imagine MyPath on fall-to-spring
NWEA MAP RIT score growth disaggregated
by fall NWEA MAP performance. While more
substantial gains were realized for students
who tested below average in the fall, positive
gains were ultimately achieved by Imagine
MyPath users regardless of their initial
performance level. These gains were further
enhanced for students who completed 20
or more lessons in Imagine MyPath.
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Figure 3: Average NWEA MAP Growth Reading RIT Score Growth by
Fall Performance and Imagine MyPath Program Usage
NWEA MAP Reading RIT Score Growth
< 20 Reading Lessons Passed 20+ Reading Lessons Passed
Note: NWEA describes performance as “low” if a RIT score is lower than the 21st percentile, “low average” if a RIT score falls within the 21st-40th
percentile, “average” if a RIT score falls within the 41st-60th percentile, “high average” if a RIT score falls within 61st-80th percentile, and “high” if a RIT
score is above the 81st percentile. Percentile cutoffs can be found: Thum, Y. M., & Kuhfeld, M. (2020). NWEA 2020 MAP Growth Achievement Status
and Growth Norms for Students and Schools. NWEA Research Report. Portland, OR: NWEA.
Retrieved from: https://teach.mapnwea.org/impl/MAPGrowthNormativeDataOverview.pdf
Based on this 2023–2024 analysis of Imagine
MyPath program users, it is evident that
the program significantly improves student
learning outcomes in both reading and
math. Specifically, results showed a direct,
positive association between passing more
reading and math lessons in the Imagine
MyPath program and subsequent increases
in NWEA MAP RIT score growth from fall
to spring. Furthermore, positive gains
were achieved by Imagine MyPath users
regardless of their initial performance level.
Ultimately, these results provide evidence
that Imagine MyPath is an effective tool for
improving student learning outcomes.
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Figure 4: Average NWEA MAP Growth Math RIT Score Growth by Fall
Performance and Imagine MyPath Program Usage
NWEA MAP Math RIT Score Growth
< 20 Math Lessons Passed 20+ Math Lessons Passed
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MyPath program users, it is evident that
the program significantly improves student
learning outcomes in both reading and
math. Specifically, results showed a direct,
positive association between passing more
reading and math lessons in the Imagine
MyPath program and subsequent increases
in NWEA MAP RIT score growth from fall
to spring. Furthermore, positive gains
were achieved by Imagine MyPath users
regardless of their initial performance level.
Ultimately, these results provide evidence
that Imagine MyPath is an effective tool for
improving student learning outcomes.
imaginelearning.com
877-725-4257 • solutions@imaginelearning.com
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Figure 4: Average NWEA MAP Growth Math RIT Score Growth by Fall
Performance and Imagine MyPath Program Usage
NWEA MAP Math RIT Score Growth
< 20 Math Lessons Passed 20+ Math Lessons Passed
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