MAP ADMINISTRATION
TRAINING 2014-2015
August 5, 2014
What Will Be Covered
• MAP Assessment
• Policies & Procedures
• Accommodations
• Scores
• SPF
• SAL, Proctor, & STR Responsibilities
• What’s New/Different in Web-based MAP
• Reports
• Resources
• MARC Overview
Housekeeping
• Please sign-in
• What’s in your folder
• Forms
• Resources
• Staff Training
• Deadlines
MAP Deadlines
STR Device Readiness Verification Form due 8/8/14.
Staff Training Sign-in Sheet due prior to the start of any
MAP testing.
MAP Login Request Form due prior to the start of any
MAP testing.
All completed forms can be emailed to MacKenzie Lane
@ mackenzie_lane@dpsk12.org
MAP Assessment
What is MAP
• MAP: Measures of Academic Progress in mathematics,
reading and language.
• Aligned to the Common Core State Standards
• Computer adaptive; 39-52 questions per subject area
• Data driven
• Administered 3 times each year
Why we use MAP
• Instruction:
• inform in-the-moment instructional practices
• track student growth from fall to spring
• provide insight into college and career readiness
• provide valid growth data
• Accountability:
• measure of school performance on the Alternative SPF
Who takes MAP
• ALL students in grades 6-12 enrolled in an alternative
school during the testing window are required to take all
MAP tests (mathematics, reading, and language)
2014-2015 Assessment Windows
• FALL: 8/11/14-11/21/14
• WINTER: 12/1/14-2/20/15
• SPRING: 3/2/15-6/5/15
• SUMMER: 6/15/15-7/31/15
*Schools are allowed to create their own testing schedules
as long as all of the tests are administered within the
window. Be sure to allow enough time for any rescheduled
tests and re-tests.
Policies & Procedures
2014-2015 MAP Policies
• ALL students in grades 6-12 enrolled at the school during the testing
window must take all MAP tests.
• A student should only test in 1 subject per day.
• Allow 65 minutes per testing session (50 minutes for administration and
15 minutes for preparation between groups).
• Tests are NOT timed. All students should be given adequate time to
complete their assessments. Tests may be stopped with an option to
resume at another time.
• Students who are absent must be rescheduled during the testing window.
• A student who receives an invalid test score will be required to re-test
during the window.
2014-2015 Policy Changes
• ARE will no longer send weekly analysis or not yet tested
report to schools.
• Test duration under 15 minutes will no longer be flagged for a
re-test. Tests that do not meet the required duration set by
MAP (6 minutes) will be indicated on testing reports.
• Schools will be responsible for pulling testing reports to identify
students who have an invalid test and must re-test.
• Schools will also be responsible to pulling testing reports to
identify students who have not yet tested.
• ARE will still conduct weekly analysis of scores and will contact
schools with any questions or concerns.
MAP Ethics
• Understand the procedures needed to administer the assessment.
• Avoid any conditions in the preparation and administration that might
invalidate the results.
• Ensure that any eligible student is not excluded from taking the
assessment.
• Ensure that all students who need an accommodation are afforded one
according to policies and procedures.
• Protect the rights to privacy of all examinees.
• Avoid actions or conditions that would permit or encourage an individual
to receive scores that misrepresent their actual levels of achievement.
Accommodations
MAP Accommodations: Standard
Presentation Accommodations:
• Simplify or clarify directions; for example, clarifying the location
of the Next button
• Use visual magnification devices or software (for example,
MAP is compatible with ZoomText Magnifier 9.1 or MAGic 11)
• Use auditory amplification devices, noise buffers, or software
• Use masks to block a portion of the screen; for example, the
student may use a sticky note, index card, or a blank sheet of
paper to move down the screen as he or she is reading
• Read or reread aloud the test directions
• Read or reread aloud the test questions for math or language
usage tests only
MAP Accommodations: Standard
Response Accommodations:
• Scribes, educational assistants, and other people
supporting a student during testing must be neutral in
responding to the student during test administration.
Assistance in test administration must not lead a student
to the correct answer. The student’s response must
accurately represent the student’s own choice.
• Assign a scribe to record responses
• Dictate responses to a scribe
• Point to responses for a scribe
• Respond in native language
MAP Accommodations: Standard
Setting Accommodations:
• Test an individual student in a separate setting
• Test a small group of students in a separate setting
• Minimize distractions; for example, use a study carrel
MAP Accommodations: Standard
Timing / Schedule Accommodations:
• Administer test over multiple sessions in a day
• Administer test over a number of days (limited to 2 days)
• Allow flexible schedule
• Extend time for testing (all MAP assessments are
designed to be untimed for all students)
• Administer at time of day most beneficial to student
• Offer breaks
MAP Accommodations: Standard
Materials or Devices Accommodations:
• Provide scratch paper
• Provide a comparable calculator when a student is unable
to access the on-screen calculator given in a question
MAP Accommodations: Standard
Miscellaneous Accommodations:
• Provide a drink during testing
• Provide a snack during testing
MAP Accommodations: Non-standard
Accommodations that have the potential to bias the
student’s test score are considered non-standard, and they
require special consideration. Examples include:
• Native language translation
• Reading aloud the answer options
• Reading or translating any portion of the reading test
• Pronouncing symbols for math
• Defining words within the test question
• Using a calculator for questions that do not have an onscreen calculator
• Any other accommodations not listed above
MAP Accommodations: Non-standard
• Non-standard accommodations must be listed on the
student IEP/504 plan
• Accommodation must be used regularly in the classroom
and in place no less than 90 days prior to testing
Scores
MAP Scores: RIT
• MAP tests report the student’s Rasch unIT (RIT) score
upon completion.
• Shows current student level in that subject
• Equal-interval score; scores can be added together to
calculate accurate class or school averages
• RIT scores range from about 100 to 300
• RIT scores show growth from year to year
MAP Scores: Mathematics
MAP Scores: Reading
MAP Scores: Language
MAP: SEM
• Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) is an estimate of
the achievement of a test score.
• If a single student were to take the same test repeatedly
(with no new learning taking place and no memory of
question effects), their test scores would likely fall within a
given range each time. The SEM represents the
probability that the actual score for the student lies within
this range.
• The smaller the SEM, the more precise the achievement
estimate is.
Test Invalidations
Student Invalidations:
• copies or receives verbal help from another student
• answers randomly without reading questions
• refuses to take or continue the test
• seems unable to comprehend directions or questions, exhibits
disabling anxiety, or becomes ill during the test
Score Invalidations:
• RIT score does not fall between 100 and 350
• Test duration is too short: score attained in under 6 minutes
• Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) is outside the
acceptable limits: SEM is less than 1.5 or above 5.5. If the RIT
score is above 240, the SEM above 5.5 is acceptable
• Test is terminated without the option to resume
Test Invalidations
• Records with invalid scores are retained in the database,
but are not included in any class, school, or district
reporting.
• Records with invalid scores are included on test reports
(Class Report), but will appear in gray font without a
numeric score.
• A student who receives an invalid score must re-test
within the window. Schools are responsible for identifying
these students on testing reports.
Test Invalidations
• If a student takes the same test twice and one is invalid
and the other valid, the student’s name will appear twice
on the reports. The invalid score will appear in gray font.
• If a student takes the same test twice and both are valid,
both scores will appear on the reports. The score that will
be used for data purposes will be the score with the
lowest SEM and will be in black font. The score that will
NOT be used will be in gray font.
SPF
MAP SPF
• MAP is a measure of student progress over time (growth) on the
Alternative SPF.
• 20% of the school’s overall SPF rating.
• Students with at least two valid scores in the same school in the same
year with at least 40 consecutive instructional days between the
earliest and latest tests are included.
• Minimum requirement of 16 eligible growth measures to be included
in calculations.
• Growth is measured separately for mathematics, reading, and
language.
• Three years of data are used in SPF calculations.
MAP SPF Growth Targets
• MAP growth expectations are based on the RIT scale
score.
• It is determined if a student met or exceeded growth
expectations by comparing RIT Scale scores.
• The RIT scale score from the earliest test is referenced
against a growth expectations table to determine what the
expected RIT scale score should be for the latest test
based on the number of weeks between tests.
MAP SPF Growth Targets
Grade Level
Test Measure
Lower RIT Range
Upper RIT
Range
8 Weeks
16 Weeks
24 Weeks
32 Weeks
07
Language Usage
0
217
1
1
2
3
07
Mathematics
0
225
2
3
4
5
07
Reading
0
217
1
2
2
3
08
Language Usage
218
220
1
1
2
3
08
Mathematics
226
230
2
2
3
4
08
Reading
218
220
1
2
2
3
09
Language Usage
221
221
1
1
2
3
09
Mathematics
231
233
1
2
2
4
09
Reading
221
222
1
1
2
2
10
Language Usage
222
223
1
1
2
3
10
Mathematics
234
237
1
1
2
2
10
Reading
223
226
1
1
2
2
11
Language Usage
224
225
1
1
2
2
11
Mathematics
238
239
1
1
2
2
11
Reading
227
227
1
1
2
2
12
Language Usage
226
262
1
1
2
2
12
Mathematics
240
286
1
1
1
1
12
Reading
228
266
1
1
1
1
MAP SPF: Examples
Target RIT Growth Targets
Pre-test RIT
grade
K-7th (<226)
8 (226-230)
9 (231-233)
10 (234-237)
11 (238-239)
12 (239+)
K-7th (<218)
8 (218-220)
9 (221-222)
10 (223-226)
11 (227)
12 (227+)
K-7th (<218)
8•(218-220)
9 (221)
10 (222-223)
11 (224-225)
12 (225+)
8-15
16-23
wks
wks
Mathematics
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Reading
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Language Arts
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Students
24-31
wks
32+
wks
4
3
2
2
2
1
5
4
4
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
Example 1: Student A scores a 200
on his first/pre-test math test. He
stays at Vista Academy for 20
weeks. His expected growth target
would be 3 RITs for a final score of
at least 203. His score remains the
same at 200. Thus, he did not meet
his growth target and would be
counted negatively.
Example 2: Student B scores a 219
on his first/pre-test reading test. He
stays at Emily Griffith for 30 weeks.
His expected growth target would be
2 RITs for a final score of at least
221. He scores 222. Thus, he meets
his growth target and would be
counted positively.
SAL, Proctor &
STR Responsibilities
SAL Responsibilities
Two weeks prior to testing:
Create a master schedule for testing sessions, proctors,
equipment, and locations
Deliver proctor/teacher training prior to the start of any
MAP testing. Completed training sign-in sheet must be
returned to mackenzie_lane@dpsk12.org prior to the start
of any MAP testing.
Coordinate with your STR to ensure device readiness
Ensure all proctors have access to MARC (MAP admin
site)
Plan for any standard accommodations
SAL Responsibilities
One week prior to testing:
Confirm list of students for testing
Plan ahead for students with special needs
Provide teachers with a copy of master testing schedule
Verify that all computers are available for testing and are
in working order
Create test sessions in MARC
SAL Responsibilities
Day of testing:
Verify that all computers are set to the correct date and
time
Remove/cover any posters or board information that
would aid students
Provide scratch paper and pencils for the mathematics
tests
Place a Do Not Disturb sign on the door
Ask teachers to remind students to bring a book to read
or class work to complete when they are finished with
their test
Proctor Responsibilities
Day of testing:
Launch the MAP browser on student testing devices
Log in to MARC
Write the Test Session Name and Password on the board
Make a note of absent students
Read student directions aloud to students prior to starting the
test
Provide a comparable test environment for all students –
ensure that exactly the same information is given to all
students
Confirm students to test using the MARC dashboard
Observe and monitor students during testing. If necessary
advise students to slow down or to continue to make progress
Proctor Responsibilities
Monitor test session – students should not visit or have
access to reference books, websites or other instructional
material during testing
Clarify directions if needed
Record student scores if desired – either print or write
down scores as students finish
Students may read a book when finished with their
assessment
Students may be dismissed when 90% of the class has
completed testing - determined site by site and by the
master testing schedule
Collect all scratch paper and dispose of it
STR Responsibilities
One month prior to testing:
Download and distribute the MAP lockdown browser to all
testing computers
Check if each computer meets requirements by starting
its lockdown browser
Prep any Chromebook or ipads for testing (lockdown
browser is not required)
STR Responsibilities
One week prior to testing:
Verify that there are enough testing devices
Verify that all devices are in working order
Complete the STR Device Readiness Verification From
by 8/8/14 and return to MacKenzie Lane @
mackenzie_lane@dpsk12.org
Web-based MAP
What’s New in Web-based MAP
• MAP Admin & Reporting Center (MARC):
www.teach.mapnwea.org
What’s New in Web-based MAP
• MAP Student Testing Center (MSTC):
www.test.mapnwea.org
What’s New in Web-based MAP
TEST NAMES
OLD
NEW
Math Survey w/ Goals 6+ CO
MAP: Math 6+ CO 2010 (CCSS)
Reading Survey w/ Goals 6+ CO
MAP: Reading 6+ CO 2010 (CCSS)
Language Survey w/ Goals CO
MAP: Language 2-12 CO 2010 (CCSS)
What’s New in Web-based MAP
• No more nightly uploads 
• Roster files will be updated weekly 
• Student scores will be uploaded immediately
• Test will now automatically be terminated if not resumed within 14
days
• Only the appropriate tests will be available for each student – tests
can be pre-assigned
• Student test can be paused from the student computer
• Students can choose their name when signing in
Web-based Enhancements
• Students have an improved calculator
• Students can reset a test question (refresh browser)
• Student can attempt to resume testing in the event of
internet failure or technical issue
• Software issues have been updated (frozen questions,
status not updated)
Web-based Technology Requirements
Web-based Technology Requirements
New Lockdown Browsers:
• Windows: https://implementations-
admin.mapnwea.org/contents/partner/Setup%20Lockdow
n%20Browser.exe
• Mac: https://implementations-
admin.mapnwea.org/contents/partner/Lockdown%20Brow
ser.dmg
What’s New Overview
Video presentation:
https://nwea.adobeconnect.com/_a203290506/testingdiff
Reports
MAP Reports
MAP Reports
MAP Reports: Class Report
MAP Reports: Class Report
Gray text identifies invalid
tests as well as tests that are
valid but do not provide growth
data.
MAP Reports: Achievement Status and
Growth report
MAP Reports: Achievement Status and
Growth report
Resources
MAP Resources
• https://nwea.adobeconnect.com/mapessentials
MAP Resources
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MAP Resources
• https://nwea.adobeconnect.com/mapessentials
MAP Resources
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MAP Resources
Use the Help button
from any page in MARC
to find help guides for
that content.
Technology Resources
MAP System and Technology Guide:
http://www.nwea.org/resources/PGM2_System_Administrat
ion_Guide.pdf
MAP Resources
NEW! ARE Website:
http://testing.dpsk12.org/resources/MAP.html
MAP Contact:
MacKenzie Lane
720.423.3576
mackenzie_lane@dpsk12.org
MARC Overview