MAP Professional Standards and Ethics 2

Question 1

During MAP testing, a teacher notices a student has skipped several items. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Give only the standardized directions permitted in the Test Administration Manual

Answer

Test administrators may only give scripted, standardized directions and cannot direct students to specific items.

Question 2

Which state agency oversees MAP administration and handles reports of test security violations in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

Answer

DESE administers the MAP program and sets its test security procedures.

Question 3

A teacher photographs a MAP test item so they can use it as a classroom review question next year. This action is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A test security violation

Answer

Copying, photographing, or reproducing secure test content in any form breaks test security.

Question 4

A student's IEP lists read-aloud for math items. On test day, the test administrator should:

Accepted Answer

Provide the accommodation exactly as documented and allowed for the assessment

Answer

Accommodations must match the student's IEP or 504 plan and be allowable under MAP guidelines.

Question 5

After testing, a teacher changes several student answers that were clearly bubbled in by mistake. This is:

Accepted Answer

A serious ethical and test security violation

Answer

Changing student responses misrepresents student performance and is prohibited.

MAP - Missouri Assessment Program Practice Test