Industry Best Practices Flashcards
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On a MAP ELA constructed-response item, what is the best way to support a claim?
Answer: Cite specific evidence from the text and explain how it supports the claim
Scorers reward responses that use text evidence and explain its connection to the claim.
Which strategy is most effective when answering a multiple-choice math item on MAP?
Answer: Estimate first, then eliminate answers that are clearly unreasonable
Estimation helps rule out implausible choices and check computed answers.
In the writing process assessed on MAP, which step comes immediately after drafting?
Answer: Revising
After drafting, writers revise to improve content and organization before editing and publishing.
A student reads a passage with an unfamiliar word. What is the best-practice strategy?
Answer: Use context clues from surrounding sentences
Context clues are the primary strategy for determining word meaning on reading tests.
On a MAP science item about an experiment, which variable is deliberately changed by the investigator?
Answer: Independent variable
The independent variable is the one the experimenter manipulates.
Why is a fair test in science designed to change only one variable at a time?
Answer: So any change in results can be attributed to that variable
Controlling other variables isolates the effect of the one being tested.
Which best practice helps students prepare for the online format of MAP tests?
Answer: Practicing with DESE's online practice and training tests
Practice tests familiarize students with the testing tools and item types.