NWEA Administering Assessments with Fidelity 3

Question 1

A student with an IEP accommodation for extended time is testing alongside peers without accommodations. How should this be handled?

Accepted Answer

Schedule the student in a separate session where extended time can be properly provided

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Administering the assessment consistently according to established protocols so results are valid

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Allow the session to end and record the completion time in the administration log

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Verifying that all students are assigned to the correct test in the proctor console

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Explain that test content is secure and cannot be disclosed

Answer

MAP test items are secure intellectual property; disclosing them would compromise assessment validity and violates NWEA's terms of use.

NWEA - Northwest Evaluation Association Practice Test

NWEA - Northwest Evaluation Association Practice Test

NWEA Administering Assessments with Fidelity 3