NWEA Accommodations and Accessibility 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of testing accommodations in NWEA MAP Growth assessments?
- To make the test easier for struggling students
- To provide equitable access so all students can demonstrate their true knowledge and skills (Correct answer)
- To give certain students extra time to gain a competitive advantage
- To reduce the number of questions students must answer
Correct answer: To provide equitable access so all students can demonstrate their true knowledge and skills
Accommodations provide equitable access to the assessment, allowing students with disabilities or other needs to demonstrate their actual knowledge without barriers unrelated to the skill being measured.
Question 2: Which of the following is considered a Universal Tool available to ALL students during MAP Growth testing?
- Text-to-speech audio
- Extended time
- Zoom/magnification (Correct answer)
- Bilingual glossary
Correct answer: Zoom/magnification
Zoom/magnification is a Universal Tool that any student can use during MAP Growth testing without needing specific documentation or a qualifying condition.
Question 3: What document typically guides the accommodations provided to a student with a disability during MAP Growth testing?
- State standardized testing manual
- Teacher recommendation form
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan (Correct answer)
- Parent consent form
Correct answer: Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan
A student's IEP or 504 Plan legally documents the accommodations they are entitled to receive, including during assessments like MAP Growth.
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?
- Universal Tools
- Designated Supports (Correct answer)
- Individualized Accommodations
- Standard Modifications
Correct answer: Designated Supports
Designated Supports are available for students who have identified needs and must be assigned before testing by an educator; they are not automatically available to all students.
Question 5: How are Technology-Enhanced Accommodations (TEA) typically activated in the NWEA MAP Growth platform?
- Students activate them during the test using an in-test settings menu
- They are automatically applied to all students by default
- A proctor or administrator configures them in the NWEA testing interface before the session begins (Correct answer)
- They are enabled by NWEA customer support upon a school's written request
Correct answer: A proctor or administrator configures them in the NWEA testing interface before the session begins
Technology-Enhanced Accommodations must be configured by a proctor or administrator in the MAP Growth testing interface prior to the student beginning the assessment.
Question 6: Which of the following is an example of a presentation accommodation in NWEA MAP Growth?
- Allowing a student to dictate answers verbally
- Providing text-to-speech for test questions (Correct answer)
- Permitting a student to take scheduled breaks during the test
- Allowing extended time for test completion
Correct answer: Providing text-to-speech for test questions
Text-to-speech is a presentation accommodation because it changes how test content is delivered to the student, helping those with reading difficulties or visual impairments.
Question 7: What should a test administrator do BEFORE the testing session to ensure accommodations are properly set up for MAP Growth?
- Ask students which accommodations they prefer on test day
- Review the student's accommodation documentation and configure the platform settings accordingly (Correct answer)
- Contact NWEA headquarters for each individual accommodation request
- Administer a practice test without accommodations first to gauge need
Correct answer: Review the student's accommodation documentation and configure the platform settings accordingly
Test administrators should review each student's IEP, 504, or ELL documentation and configure the appropriate settings in the MAP Growth platform before testing begins.
NWEA Accommodations and Accessibility 1
What is the primary purpose of testing accommodations in NWEA MAP Growth assessments?