NWEA Using Data for Instruction 2

Question 1

A teacher notices that MAP Growth RIT scores for a group of students are clustered near the low end of the Lexile band for their grade level. What is the most appropriate instructional response?

Accepted Answer

Select texts matched to students' RIT-linked Lexile range for guided practice

Answer

Texts matched to a student's RIT-linked Lexile range provide appropriately challenging material for meaningful growth.

Question 2

Which NWEA resource helps teachers identify the specific skills a student is likely ready to learn based on their RIT score?

Accepted Answer

Learning Continuum

Answer

The NWEA Learning Continuum maps RIT scores to the skills and concepts students are typically ready to learn at each level.

Question 3

A fourth-grade student scores a RIT of 220 in mathematics. According to NWEA norms, this score is above average for grade 4. How should the teacher use this information?

Accepted Answer

Explore whether the student needs accelerated content or enrichment beyond grade-level standards

Answer

A score significantly above grade-level norms indicates the student may be ready for accelerated or enrichment content.

Question 4

When reviewing a class report after MAP testing, a teacher sees that 60% of students did not meet the grade-level norm in reading. What is the best first step?

Accepted Answer

Analyze the report by goal area to identify which specific skills most students are missing

Answer

Analyzing performance by goal area reveals which specific skills need targeted reteaching rather than broad re-instruction.

Question 5

A teacher wants to form small instructional groups using MAP data. Which grouping approach best reflects NWEA's recommended use of RIT scores?

Accepted Answer

Group students flexibly by RIT score within a specific skill area for targeted intervention

Answer

Flexible grouping by skill area ensures instruction is targeted and groups can change as students grow.

NWEA - Northwest Evaluation Association Practice Test

NWEA - Northwest Evaluation Association Practice Test

NWEA Using Data for Instruction 2