Administering Assessments with Fidelity Flashcards
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A new teacher is assigned to proctor MAP testing without prior training. What should the school do?
Answer: Ensure the teacher completes NWEA's required proctor training before administering any session
NWEA requires that all test administrators complete official proctor training before conducting any MAP testing session.
When a student with a visual impairment needs to zoom in on the MAP test, which approach maintains fidelity?
Answer: Use the built-in zoom or accessibility features within the MAP testing platform
MAP Growth includes built-in accessibility tools like zoom that should be used rather than creating non-standard workarounds that could compromise item security.
Which of the following is the MOST important reason to prevent students from talking during a MAP testing session?
Answer: Verbal communication could allow students to share test content and compromise score validity
The primary reason for a silent testing environment is to prevent the sharing of test items, which would undermine the validity of all students' scores.
After a MAP testing session, what must a test administrator do with the proctor session data?
Answer: Save and submit session completion data through the proctor console as required by NWEA protocols
Administrators must properly close and submit session data in the proctor console to ensure all student results are captured and attributed correctly.
A student claims the MAP test is unfair because the questions kept getting harder. How should the test administrator respond?
Answer: Calmly explain that the test adapts to challenge each student and encourage them to continue doing their best
Administrators should provide a neutral, reassuring explanation of how adaptive testing works without altering the test or making promises about scores.
Which of the following represents a testing irregularity that MUST be reported to the testing coordinator?
Answer: Power fluctuation causing all computers to restart during a session
A power outage or system restart affecting all computers during a session is a significant irregularity that must be reported so affected scores can be reviewed.
What does NWEA recommend if a student's MAP score appears significantly inconsistent with their classroom performance?
Answer: Investigate potential administration irregularities and consider whether testing conditions may have affected results
Score discrepancies should prompt a review of the testing conditions and administration process before drawing conclusions about the student's performance.