NWEA Administering Assessments with Fidelity 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student with an IEP accommodation for extended time is testing alongside peers without accommodations. How should this be handled?
- Allow the student extra time in the same room after peers finish
- Schedule the student in a separate session where extended time can be properly provided (Correct answer)
- Deny the accommodation since MAP is adaptive and self-paced
- Document the accommodation request and apply it during the next testing window
Correct answer: Schedule the student in a separate session where extended time can be properly provided
Students requiring accommodations like extended time should be tested in a setting where those accommodations can be properly implemented without disrupting others.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes 'assessment fidelity' in the context of NWEA MAP testing?
- Ensuring that all students receive the same set of test questions
- Administering the assessment consistently according to established protocols so results are valid (Correct answer)
- Guaranteeing that every student achieves a passing score
- Recording scores accurately in the data management system after testing
Correct answer: Administering the assessment consistently according to established protocols so results are valid
Assessment fidelity means following prescribed procedures so that test results accurately measure what they are intended to measure.
Question 3: What should a test administrator do if a student completes the MAP test significantly faster than expected?
- Invalidate the score because it was completed too quickly
- Ask the student to go back and change answers to take more time
- Allow the session to end and record the completion time in the administration log (Correct answer)
- Require the student to retake the test the following day
Correct answer: Allow the session to end and record the completion time in the administration log
Test administrators should not interfere with a student's pace; they should allow the session to complete naturally and document unusual circumstances.
Question 4: Before beginning a MAP testing session, which pre-administration step is essential for ensuring fidelity?
- Reviewing student RIT scores from the previous term
- Verifying that all students are assigned to the correct test in the proctor console (Correct answer)
- Confirming the classroom teacher is present during testing
- Distributing a printed list of questions students might encounter
Correct answer: Verifying that all students are assigned to the correct test in the proctor console
Verifying class roster and test assignments in the proctor console ensures each student receives the appropriate test before the session begins.
Question 5: A parent contacts the school asking what specific questions appeared on their child's MAP test. What is the appropriate response?
- Share the questions since MAP is not a high-stakes test
- Explain that test content is secure and cannot be disclosed (Correct answer)
- Provide a sample of similar questions from NWEA's public materials
- Forward the request to NWEA for them to respond directly
Correct answer: Explain that test content is secure and cannot be disclosed
MAP test items are secure intellectual property; disclosing them would compromise assessment validity and violates NWEA's terms of use.
Question 6: Which behavior by a student during MAP testing should prompt a proctor to pause the session and intervene?
- Using scratch paper to work through a math problem
- Taking a longer time than peers on individual questions
- Attempting to access another browser tab or website (Correct answer)
- Asking for permission to use the restroom
Correct answer: Attempting to access another browser tab or website
Attempting to access other browser tabs or external resources violates test security and requires immediate proctor intervention.
Question 7: How does NWEA define a 'valid' MAP score?
- Any score above the national average for the student's grade level
- A score obtained under standardized conditions that accurately reflects the student's current achievement (Correct answer)
- A score that matches the student's previous RIT score within a five-point range
- A score certified by the district testing coordinator after review
Correct answer: A score obtained under standardized conditions that accurately reflects the student's current achievement
A valid MAP score is one produced under proper standardized conditions, reflecting the student's true ability rather than testing irregularities.
NWEA Administering Assessments with Fidelity 3
A student with an IEP accommodation for extended time is testing alongside peers without accommodations.
How should this be handled?