NWEA Triangulating with Other Data 2

Question 1

A teacher notices a student scores in the 90th percentile on MAP Growth Reading but earns a C in class. Which triangulation step is most appropriate next?

Accepted Answer

Review classroom assignments and teacher observations to identify the discrepancy

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Dismiss the MAP score as an outlier

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Assume the student is lazy

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Change the student's grade to match the MAP score

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a 'leading indicator' when triangulating student data?

Accepted Answer

An early-year MAP RIT score that predicts end-of-year proficiency

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A final exam score at the end of the year

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A state summative score from the previous grade

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A cumulative GPA over four years

Question 3

When triangulating MAP data with attendance records, a school finds that low-growth students average 15+ absences. What is the most defensible conclusion?

Accepted Answer

Attendance is likely a contributing factor to low growth and warrants intervention

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MAP scores are invalid for students with absences

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Students with absences should be excluded from growth calculations

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The MAP test should be rescheduled for absent students

Question 4

A district uses MAP Growth, state assessment scores, and teacher ratings to identify students for gifted programs. This approach is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Multi-measure triangulation for identification

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Single-measure gatekeeping

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Norm-referenced sorting

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Criterion-referenced placement

Question 5

If a student's MAP Lexile score is 850L but their reading log shows they consistently choose 600L books, what does this data combination suggest?

Accepted Answer

The student may lack confidence or motivation to read at their measured level

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The student's MAP score is inflated

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The reading log data is unreliable

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The student needs to be retested immediately

Question 6

A principal compares MAP Growth scores with disciplinary referrals and finds a strong negative correlation. The most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Investigate whether behavioral issues are impeding academic growth and address root causes

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Use discipline records to adjust MAP scores

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Remove students with referrals from growth reports

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Conclude that low MAP scores cause behavior problems

Question 7

Which scenario best illustrates 'convergent' triangulation?

Accepted Answer

MAP scores, classroom grades, and teacher observations all indicate a student is below grade level

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MAP scores rise but state scores fall for the same cohort

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MAP scores stay flat while teacher ratings improve

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State scores improve but attendance worsens

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