1. Measures of Academic Progress™ (MAP)
MAP Student Presentation
Revised 1/2010
© 2010 Northwest Evaluation Association

2. What is MAP™? MAP - Measures of Academic Progress Achievement tests
Delivered by computer
Taken three times a year
Talking Points:
MAP stands for Measures of Academic Progress.
These are tests that help us know what skills and concepts in reading, mathematics, language, and science you know and what you need to learn.
You will take the tests on the computer.
MAP Student Presentation
Revised 1/2010
© 2010 Northwest Evaluation Association

3. How does MAP work? Questions appear on the computer screen
Test will adjust to an appropriate level as the student answers questions
It will build a test just for each student individual student’s level!
Talking Points:
With MAP tests, the questions are displayed on the computer screen.
You will select an answer using the mouse or the keyboard.
The difficulty of the test will adjust based on how you answer the questions.
No two tests will ever be the same. It will build a test just for you!
MAP Student Presentation
Revised 1/2010
© 2010 Northwest Evaluation Association

4. Why take MAP tests?
To find out exactly where the student is performing
To help the teacher know what the student should be working on to improve
Talking Points:
We want to find out exactly where each of you are performing in reading, mathematics, science, and language usage.
That will best help us know how to help you and what you should be working on to improve the most.
MAP Student Presentation
Revised 1/2010
© 2010 Northwest Evaluation Association

5. The student will see their name as shown on the screen.
The first screen looks like this.
The student clicks on the “Start Test” button to begin.
Talking Points:
When you go to the computer lab for the MAP tests, your computer screen will show your name.
Wait for directions before clicking the <Start Test> button. One of the adults in the room will let you know when you may start your test.
MAP Student Presentation
Revised 1/2010
© 2010 Northwest Evaluation Association

6. The student works the problem on your scratch paper
Sample Math Question
The student works the problem on your scratch paper
Clicks on the best answer
Clicks on the <Go on> button
Talking Points:
This shows what a math question might look like. You will have scratch paper at your computer if you need to use it to help you solve the problem.
Once you have worked the problem, click on the best answer from the list. Then click the <Go on> button at the bottom of the screen. Remember, you may change your answer as many times as you want, but once you click <Go on> you cannot go back to this question.
MAP Student Presentation
Revised 1/2010
© 2010 Northwest Evaluation Association

7. A calculator is available for certain questions
Sample Math Question
A calculator is available for certain questions
Talking Points:
This is another sample math question.
Notice the calculator at the bottom. It will appear for some questions. You will use it just like a regular calculator, only you click on the buttons with your mouse instead of pressing them with your finger.
MAP Student Presentation
Revised 1/2010
© 2010 Northwest Evaluation Association

8. Sample Reading Question
Talking Points:
This is a sample reading question. Notice that the directions are at the top in the light blue stripe. The reading passage is next, then the question you are to answer, and finally all of the answer choices.
Once again, you must answer the questions before clicking the <Go on> button.
MAP Student Presentation
Revised 1/2010
© 2010 Northwest Evaluation Association

9. Sample Reading Question
Talking Points:
Some reading questions may have a story or information to read that does not fit entirely on the screen. When you see one of these longer passages, you will also see a scroll bar. You will have to move the scroll bar down as you read so that you can read the entire story. To move the scroll bar, click and drag it downwards with your mouse.
Once you have read the entire passage, read the question below it and choose the correct answer. Then click the <Go on> button to continue.
MAP Student Presentation
Revised 1/2010
© 2010 Northwest Evaluation Association

10. After the Test
After a class tests administrator will upload tests to NWEA
NWEA will make reports available with in 24 hours to the school
Each student will be assigned a RIT level in that subject

11. What is the RIT? RIT stands for Rasch Unit
The RIT scale is used to chart student growth
Grade equivalents can be determined on the RIT Status Norms of RIT scores