Reading the MAPP™ Appraisal
MAPP focuses on motivation. MAPP does not determine whether you can or cannot perform in a job. Rather, it indicates if you will perform. Motivation is what drives an individual from the inside. It cannot be learned or taught. It is just who you are. Our goal is to aid you in identifying your motivations and learning how to use them to be successful in your career and life plans.
While reading your appraisal, concentrate on the Motivation Levels 1-5. These levels determine your motivation toward the area listed. If you have a low motivation level, it does not mean you cannot do that task; it simply means you would rather not do it.
Introduction to MAPP
Hello! Welcome to your Student Career Appraisal. Your results have been created by the MAPP Assessment System. MAPP stands for Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential.
The following pages will help you get the most out of your results. Please read on to find out about your appraisal so you may apply what you learn in school and in work.
MAPP is made up of situations such as these:
- Would you like to assemble and run a model railroad?
- Would you like to work on a crossword puzzle from a newspaper?
These situations were little pictures being painted in your head. The pictures helped you choose what you liked best and what you liked least. Zing! The information went over the Internet. A computer listed your preferences and made this appraisal. The appraisal helps you make career choices and plans. It’s really a career mirror of you.
Motivation Levels
The numbers 1 through 5 are on the right of each line of text in your appraisal. These numbers represent motivation levels. Motivation is what drives you. When you are motivated to do a task, it feels more like a hobby than like work. These numbers indicate the degree of motivation you have for each trait.
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indicates the trait is essential for you to express.
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indicates the trait is very important for you to express.
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indicates the trait is somewhat important to you.
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indicates the trait has little importance to you.
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indicates the trait is one you would prefer to avoid.
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Think of these as energy traits that are on a line, from strong to not-so-strong, indicating your motivation level. Traits with 1’s and 2’s are on the strong end of the energy line. Traits with 4’s and 5’s indicate that you do not have a strong desire to perform a task – not that you can or cannot do it.
As you read through your appraisal, think of how you can use your results to help you choose classes, colleges and jobs that will interest you. For example, if the assessment indicates that you enjoy direct business contact and interaction with others, consider taking communications courses and choosing an instructor who encourages student interaction. If the assessment indicates that math is one of the subjects that motivates you, you may look into careers in accounting, engineering, or information technology.
See how it works? MAPP pinpoints your motivations and helps you determine how to use that information for choosing classes and making life decisions. The more motivated you are in your job and at school, the easier it will be for you to learn and grow professionally.
It is important to remember that scoring 4’s and 5’s in certain areas doesn’t mean that you are unable to work in those fields. Just know that areas with Level 5 motivations may require more work on your part than areas where you scored higher. Having knowledge about your 1’s and 5’s will make your career choices easier.
Top 10 Vocational Areas
When reviewing your Top 10 Vocational Areas, keep in mind that these are broad career areas rather than specific job functions. Many jobs fall into each area, and new jobs are constantly being created. This list gives you a summary of your overall motivations and takes into consideration the traits that you enjoy doing. Look for jobs that require these motivations.
You can use the MAPP Career Explorer to match your results to 900 O*Net jobs and real jobs posted by corporate participants. MAPP is the beginning of your search to find where you are motivated to work.
Worker Trait Codes
Now let’s take a closer look at the traits that determined your Top 10 Vocational Areas. Under the Worker Trait Code section, you will see some numbers to the left of each line. These numbers are codes that refer to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles from the US Department of Labor. Worker Traits focus on your motivations in nine work-related areas.
Learning Styles
Your learning styles are another important component of your MAPP results. Knowing your learning and study styles will help you get the most out of your classes. For example, if you learn best in small social groups, think about forming a study group to talk about your projects. You may look for a study partner who is strong in your areas of low motivation, or you may enjoy helping someone else who is having trouble in an area in which you are highly motivated. It won’t feel like work because you enjoy doing the task.
You may want to share your learning styles with your teachers and parents. Sharing will help them understand how you learn and test best.
Have fun with MAPP, and remember that it’s not work if you love what you do!
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