NWEA NWEA MAP Growth Science Assessment 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which three domain areas does MAP Growth Science assess?
- Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science (Correct answer)
- Biology, Chemistry, and Physics only
- Environmental Science, Astronomy, and Geology only
- Reading, Math, and Science
Correct answer: Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science
MAP Growth Science measures three domains: Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science, aligned to national science frameworks.
Question 2: MAP Growth Science is primarily aligned to which national science standards framework?
- Common Core State Standards
- Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) (Correct answer)
- AP Science curriculum framework
- ACT Science content framework
Correct answer: Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
MAP Growth Science is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which integrate science and engineering practices with content knowledge.
Question 3: What does the RIT scale measure in MAP Growth Science?
- A student's grade equivalent in science
- A student's science achievement on a continuous, equal-interval scale (Correct answer)
- A student's rank among classmates in science
- A student's performance on hands-on lab skills
Correct answer: A student's science achievement on a continuous, equal-interval scale
The RIT scale in MAP Growth Science measures science achievement on a continuous equal-interval scale, enabling meaningful comparison of scores over time.
Question 4: Which of the following is NOT a domain area assessed by MAP Growth Science?
- Life Science
- Earth and Space Science
- Physical Science
- Social Science (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Social Science
MAP Growth Science covers Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Physical Science — Social Science is a social studies domain, not a natural science domain.
Question 5: What type of assessment format does MAP Growth Science use?
- Computer adaptive (Correct answer)
- Fixed form with identical questions for all students
- Portfolio-based assessment
- Performance task only
Correct answer: Computer adaptive
MAP Growth Science is computer adaptive, meaning the difficulty of each question adjusts based on the student's previous response.
Question 6: How should a teacher use MAP Growth Science sub-domain data to inform instruction?
- By ranking students by their overall RIT score only
- By reviewing sub-domain RIT scores to identify which science content areas need the most instructional focus (Correct answer)
- By comparing scores to AP Science benchmarks
- By looking only at whether students passed or failed a cutoff score
Correct answer: By reviewing sub-domain RIT scores to identify which science content areas need the most instructional focus
Sub-domain RIT scores in MAP Growth Science reveal relative strengths and weaknesses across Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science, guiding targeted instruction.
NWEA NWEA MAP Growth Science Assessment 1
Which three domain areas does MAP Growth Science assess?