NWEA NWEA MAP Growth Science Assessment

Question 1

Which three domain areas does MAP Growth Science assess?

Accepted Answer

Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science

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Biology, Chemistry, and Physics only

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Environmental Science, Astronomy, and Geology only

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Reading, Math, and Science

Question 2

MAP Growth Science is primarily aligned to which national science standards framework?

Accepted Answer

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

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Common Core State Standards

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AP Science curriculum framework

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ACT Science content framework

Question 3

What does the RIT scale measure in MAP Growth Science?

Accepted Answer

A student's science achievement on a continuous, equal-interval scale

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A student's grade equivalent in science

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A student's rank among classmates in science

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A student's performance on hands-on lab skills

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a domain area assessed by MAP Growth Science?

Accepted Answer

Social Science

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Life Science

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Earth and Space Science

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Physical Science

Question 5

What type of assessment format does MAP Growth Science use?

Accepted Answer

Computer adaptive

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Fixed form with identical questions for all students

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Portfolio-based assessment

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Performance task only

Question 6

How should a teacher use MAP Growth Science sub-domain data to inform instruction?

Accepted Answer

By reviewing sub-domain RIT scores to identify which science content areas need the most instructional focus

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By ranking students by their overall RIT score only

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By comparing scores to AP Science benchmarks

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By looking only at whether students passed or failed a cutoff score