Accommodations and Accessibility Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of testing accommodations in NWEA MAP Growth assessments?
Answer: To provide equitable access so all students can demonstrate their true knowledge and skills
Accommodations provide equitable access to the assessment, allowing students with disabilities or other needs to demonstrate their actual knowledge without barriers unrelated to the skill being measured.
Which of the following is considered a Universal Tool available to ALL students during MAP Growth testing?
Answer: Zoom/magnification
Zoom/magnification is a Universal Tool that any student can use during MAP Growth testing without needing specific documentation or a qualifying condition.
What document typically guides the accommodations provided to a student with a disability during MAP Growth testing?
Answer: Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan
A student's IEP or 504 Plan legally documents the accommodations they are entitled to receive, including during assessments like MAP Growth.
Which accommodation category in NWEA MAP Growth refers to supports that must be identified and assigned by an educator before testing for students with specific needs, such as English Language Learner status?
Answer: Designated Supports
Designated Supports are available for students who have identified needs and must be assigned before testing by an educator; they are not automatically available to all students.
How are Technology-Enhanced Accommodations (TEA) typically activated in the NWEA MAP Growth platform?
Answer: A proctor or administrator configures them in the NWEA testing interface before the session begins
Technology-Enhanced Accommodations must be configured by a proctor or administrator in the MAP Growth testing interface prior to the student beginning the assessment.
Which of the following is an example of a presentation accommodation in NWEA MAP Growth?
Answer: Providing text-to-speech for test questions
Text-to-speech is a presentation accommodation because it changes how test content is delivered to the student, helping those with reading difficulties or visual impairments.
What should a test administrator do BEFORE the testing session to ensure accommodations are properly set up for MAP Growth?
Answer: Review the student's accommodation documentation and configure the platform settings accordingly
Test administrators should review each student's IEP, 504, or ELL documentation and configure the appropriate settings in the MAP Growth platform before testing begins.