MAP Test Preparation and Strategies Flashcards
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Which Missouri grade levels are required to take the MAP General Assessment in English Language Arts?
Answer: Grades 3–8 and grade 11
Missouri requires students in grades 3–8 and grade 11 to take the MAP General Assessment in English Language Arts.
What type of items are included on the MAP to assess higher-order thinking skills?
Answer: Technology-enhanced and constructed-response items
The MAP includes technology-enhanced items and constructed-response items to measure higher-order thinking skills that cannot be captured by multiple-choice alone.
How many testing sessions does the MAP General Assessment typically span for each subject?
Answer: Multiple sessions across different days
The MAP General Assessment is typically administered across multiple sessions on different days to reduce student fatigue and allow adequate time per section.
What resource do Missouri teachers use to understand the specific MAP performance level descriptors?
Answer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) technical manuals
DESE publishes technical manuals and performance level descriptor documents that define what students must know and be able to do at each MAP performance level.
Which of the following is a valid accommodation allowed for eligible students during MAP testing in Missouri?
Answer: Extended time or text-to-speech for students with IEPs or 504 plans
Extended time and text-to-speech are examples of valid, approved accommodations for students with IEPs or 504 plans during MAP testing in Missouri.
What is the recommended approach for introducing MAP technology-enhanced items to students before testing?
Answer: Use DESE practice tools and tutorials to familiarize students with the interface
DESE provides practice tools and tutorials so students can become familiar with the digital interface and technology-enhanced item types before test day.