NWEA Accommodations and Accessibility 2

Question 1

Which built-in MAP Growth platform feature allows students to hear test questions read aloud as a Technology-Enhanced Accommodation?

Accepted Answer

Text-to-speech (TTS)

Answer

Text-to-speech (TTS) is a Technology-Enhanced Accommodation in MAP Growth that uses the platform's built-in capability to read test content aloud to eligible students.

Question 2

What is the key difference between a Universal Tool and a Designated Support in NWEA MAP Growth testing?

Accepted Answer

Universal Tools are available to all students without documentation; Designated Supports must be assigned to specific students by an educator

Answer

Universal Tools are accessible to every student without any documentation, while Designated Supports must be identified and assigned by educators for students with specific, identified needs before testing.

Question 3

Which of the following students would MOST likely qualify for extended time as a formal accommodation during MAP Growth testing?

Accepted Answer

A student with a documented processing disorder specified in their IEP

Answer

Extended time is a formal accommodation that must be documented in a student's IEP or 504 Plan due to a qualifying disability or condition.

Question 4

How does the NWEA MAP Growth platform support students who need larger text without requiring a separate external device?

Accepted Answer

The platform's zoom/magnification Universal Tool allows students to increase text size on screen

Answer

The MAP Growth platform includes a zoom/magnification feature as a Universal Tool, enabling students to increase text size without requiring special setup or formal documentation.

Question 5

What is the test proctor's primary role when administering MAP Growth to students with accommodations?

Accepted Answer

To ensure accommodations are set up correctly and monitor their appropriate use during testing

Answer

The proctor's role is to implement pre-established accommodations correctly and ensure they are used as documented — not to determine, change, or modify accommodations during testing.

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NWEA Accommodations and Accessibility 2