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Administering Assessments with Fidelity Flashcards

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  1. A student with an IEP accommodation for extended time is testing alongside peers without accommodations. How should this be handled?

    Answer: Schedule the student in a separate session where extended time can be properly provided

    Students requiring accommodations like extended time should be tested in a setting where those accommodations can be properly implemented without disrupting others.

  2. Which of the following best describes 'assessment fidelity' in the context of NWEA MAP testing?

    Answer: Administering the assessment consistently according to established protocols so results are valid

    Assessment fidelity means following prescribed procedures so that test results accurately measure what they are intended to measure.

  3. What should a test administrator do if a student completes the MAP test significantly faster than expected?

    Answer: Allow the session to end and record the completion time in the administration log

    Test administrators should not interfere with a student's pace; they should allow the session to complete naturally and document unusual circumstances.

  4. Before beginning a MAP testing session, which pre-administration step is essential for ensuring fidelity?

    Answer: Verifying that all students are assigned to the correct test in the proctor console

    Verifying class roster and test assignments in the proctor console ensures each student receives the appropriate test before the session begins.

  5. A parent contacts the school asking what specific questions appeared on their child's MAP test. What is the appropriate response?

    Answer: Explain that test content is secure and cannot be disclosed

    MAP test items are secure intellectual property; disclosing them would compromise assessment validity and violates NWEA's terms of use.

  6. Which behavior by a student during MAP testing should prompt a proctor to pause the session and intervene?

    Answer: Attempting to access another browser tab or website

    Attempting to access other browser tabs or external resources violates test security and requires immediate proctor intervention.

  7. How does NWEA define a 'valid' MAP score?

    Answer: A score obtained under standardized conditions that accurately reflects the student's current achievement

    A valid MAP score is one produced under proper standardized conditions, reflecting the student's true ability rather than testing irregularities.