NWEA Accommodations and Accessibility

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of testing accommodations in NWEA MAP Growth assessments?

Accepted Answer

To provide equitable access so all students can demonstrate their true knowledge and skills

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To make the test easier for struggling students

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To give certain students extra time to gain a competitive advantage

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To reduce the number of questions students must answer

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a Universal Tool available to ALL students during MAP Growth testing?

Accepted Answer

Zoom/magnification

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Text-to-speech audio

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Extended time

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Bilingual glossary

Question 3

What document typically guides the accommodations provided to a student with a disability during MAP Growth testing?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan

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State standardized testing manual

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Teacher recommendation form

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Parent consent form

Question 4

Which accommodation category in NWEA MAP Growth refers to supports that must be identified and assigned by an educator before testing for students with specific needs, such as English Language Learner status?

Accepted Answer

Designated Supports

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Universal Tools

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Individualized Accommodations

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Standard Modifications

Question 5

How are Technology-Enhanced Accommodations (TEA) typically activated in the NWEA MAP Growth platform?

Accepted Answer

A proctor or administrator configures them in the NWEA testing interface before the session begins

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Students activate them during the test using an in-test settings menu

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They are automatically applied to all students by default

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They are enabled by NWEA customer support upon a school's written request

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a presentation accommodation in NWEA MAP Growth?

Accepted Answer

Providing text-to-speech for test questions

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Allowing a student to dictate answers verbally

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Permitting a student to take scheduled breaks during the test

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Allowing extended time for test completion

Question 7

What should a test administrator do BEFORE the testing session to ensure accommodations are properly set up for MAP Growth?

Accepted Answer

Review the student's accommodation documentation and configure the platform settings accordingly

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Ask students which accommodations they prefer on test day

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Contact NWEA headquarters for each individual accommodation request

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Administer a practice test without accommodations first to gauge need