MAP Growth Fundamentals Flashcards

What does a RIT score of 220 in reading indicate about a student's performance?

Answer: The student is performing at a specific point on the RIT scale regardless of grade

RIT scores represent a position on a continuous equal-interval scale independent of grade level.

Which of the following best describes how MAP Growth adapts during a test session?

Answer: Questions become harder or easier based on each response given

MAP Growth is a computer adaptive test that adjusts each subsequent question based on whether the previous answer was correct or incorrect.

How often does NWEA recommend administering MAP Growth assessments for most students?

Answer: Three times per year in fall, winter, and spring

NWEA recommends three testing windows — fall, winter, and spring — to monitor student growth across the full academic year.

What is the primary purpose of MAP Growth norms published by NWEA?

Answer: To compare student and school performance against a national reference group

NWEA norms provide a national reference group so educators can compare student achievement and growth to peers across the country.

A student scores below the 20th percentile on MAP Growth math. What does this mean?

Answer: The student scored higher than 20% of the national norm group

A score at the 20th percentile means the student performed better than 20% of students in the same grade in the national norm group.

Which subject area is NOT typically assessed by MAP Growth in elementary grades?

Answer: Foreign Language

MAP Growth assesses reading, mathematics, language usage, and science — foreign language is not a standard MAP Growth subject.

What does 'conditional growth' mean in the context of MAP Growth reporting?

Answer: Expected growth based on a student's starting RIT score and grade

Conditional growth norms show how much growth is expected given a student's actual starting RIT score and current grade level.