Measures of
Academic
Progress
(MAP)
Adapted for use at RMSA.
What is MAP?
 MAP (Measures of Academic
Progress) are achievement tests
delivered by computer to students.
How does MAP work?
 With MAP, the test questions
are displayed on the computer
screen and you will select an
answer using the mouse or the
keyboard.
 The difficulty of the test will
adjust to your performance. It
will build a test just for you!
Why are you taking MAP tests?
 We want to find out exactly where each of
you are performing.
 That will best help us know how to help you
and what you should be working on to
improve the most.
 In higher grades, the information will be
helpful to us in determining what classes
are best for you to take in the future,
especially when we are planning for high
school.
To take the test:
 You are not expected to know the
answer to every question – use your
best test-taking strategies. In fact,
you WON’T know the answer to every
question!
 You must answer every question –
you cannot skip any.
 You cannot go back to a previous
question.
Make sure your name is
shown on the screen.
The first screen
you see will look
like this.
Wait for directions
and then click on
the “Start Test”
button when you
are told to do so.
This is a sample math item.
Work the problem on your scratch
paper and click on the best answer.
Once you have chosen your
answer, click on the “Go on” button
at the bottom of the screen.
This is another sample math item.
Notice the calculator at the
bottom. It will appear for some
items. 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. You may NOT use
any other calculator. Practice at
home or at school using the
Windows calculator.
This is a sample reading item.
Read the passage and select
the best response.
Click the “Go on” button to
move to the next item.
Some reading items have
scroll bars on the passage.
You must move the scroll bar
down to see the entire
passage by using the mouse.
On the Day of the Test
 We will leave our belongings in our
class room and go to the upstairs
computer lab.
 You may take a writing utensil and a
book to read (not your science book).
 You will sit in assigned seats. In
general, you will be in alphabetical
order beginning with the chair closest
to the door.
On the Day of the Test
 You must use the restroom before
entering the testing room.
 When you sit in your seat, be sure
your name is on the monitor in both
places!
On the Day of the Test
 Put your book and writing utensil
under your seat and WAIT for
INSTRUCTIONS from Ms. Kovach.
 Follow the oral and onscreen
instructions EXACTLY.
 When you finish the test, you will see
a score screen. Do NOT attempt to
change this screen or log off. Simply
flip the piece of paper from the top of
the monitor down so that it covers
your screen.
On the Day of the Test
 Push your chair far back so that Mrs.
Kovach and I can get to your monitor
to record your score.
 Read your book quietly until you are
given dismissal instructions.
On the Day of the Test
 Remember to use good test taking
skills and give this your best effort as
it will give us a unique view of what
you know about science.
 Relax! You won’t know all the
answers and that is OK!