NWEA Administering Assessments with Fidelity 5

Question 1

A new teacher is assigned to proctor MAP testing without prior training. What should the school do?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the teacher completes NWEA's required proctor training before administering any session

Answer

NWEA requires that all test administrators complete official proctor training before conducting any MAP testing session.

Question 2

When a student with a visual impairment needs to zoom in on the MAP test, which approach maintains fidelity?

Accepted Answer

Use the built-in zoom or accessibility features within the MAP testing platform

Answer

MAP Growth includes built-in accessibility tools like zoom that should be used rather than creating non-standard workarounds that could compromise item security.

Question 3

Which of the following is the MOST important reason to prevent students from talking during a MAP testing session?

Accepted Answer

Verbal communication could allow students to share test content and compromise score validity

Answer

The primary reason for a silent testing environment is to prevent the sharing of test items, which would undermine the validity of all students' scores.

Question 4

After a MAP testing session, what must a test administrator do with the proctor session data?

Accepted Answer

Save and submit session completion data through the proctor console as required by NWEA protocols

Answer

Administrators must properly close and submit session data in the proctor console to ensure all student results are captured and attributed correctly.

Question 5

A student claims the MAP test is unfair because the questions kept getting harder. How should the test administrator respond?

Accepted Answer

Calmly explain that the test adapts to challenge each student and encourage them to continue doing their best

Answer

Administrators should provide a neutral, reassuring explanation of how adaptive testing works without altering the test or making promises about scores.

NWEA - Northwest Evaluation Association Practice Test

NWEA - Northwest Evaluation Association Practice Test

NWEA Administering Assessments with Fidelity 5