MAP Professional Standards and Ethics 4

Question 1

A student becomes ill partway through a MAP session. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Follow the manual's procedures for pausing and resuming the test

Answer

The manual provides standardized procedures for emergencies and interruptions.

Question 2

Posting an 'Inspirational Math Formulas' poster during a math MAP test is:

Accepted Answer

An irregularity, because displayed content that could help students must be covered or removed

Answer

Instructional materials that could help students answer items must be covered or removed during testing.

Question 3

Which action best shows professional integrity in reporting assessment data?

Accepted Answer

Reporting results accurately even when they are unfavorable

Answer

Ethical educators report data honestly and completely.

Question 4

Excluding a low-performing student from MAP testing to raise school averages is:

Accepted Answer

Unethical and against participation requirements

Answer

Eligible students must be included, and manipulating who participates distorts accountability data.

Question 5

An English learner is eligible for an allowable language support on MAP. The teacher should make sure the support:

Accepted Answer

Is used consistently with district policy and MAP guidelines

Answer

Allowable EL supports must follow established guidelines so the tested construct stays the same.

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