MAP MAP Test Preparation and Strategies 2

Question 1

Which Missouri grade levels are required to take the MAP General Assessment in English Language Arts?

Accepted Answer

Grades 3–8 and grade 11

Answer

Grades 1–5 only

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Grades 3–8 only

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Grades 6–12 only

Question 2

What type of items are included on the MAP to assess higher-order thinking skills?

Accepted Answer

Technology-enhanced and constructed-response items

Answer

True/false items only

Answer

Multiple-choice items only

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Oral response items

Question 3

How many testing sessions does the MAP General Assessment typically span for each subject?

Accepted Answer

Multiple sessions across different days

Answer

One long session of 3 hours

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A single 30-minute session

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One week of daily sessions

Question 4

What resource do Missouri teachers use to understand the specific MAP performance level descriptors?

Accepted Answer

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) technical manuals

Answer

The Missouri Tourism Guide

Answer

College Board score reports

Answer

ACT score guides

Question 5

Which of the following is a valid accommodation allowed for eligible students during MAP testing in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

Extended time or text-to-speech for students with IEPs or 504 plans

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A different version of the test with easier questions

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Allowing a parent to assist with answers

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Unlimited breaks with no time tracking

Question 6

What is the recommended approach for introducing MAP technology-enhanced items to students before testing?

Accepted Answer

Use DESE practice tools and tutorials to familiarize students with the interface

Answer

Avoid them entirely until test day

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Only introduce them to gifted students

Answer

Print them on paper to remove the technology component