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Measures of Academic Progress™�(MAP)

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What is MAP™?

  • MAP - Measures of Academic Progress
  • Achievement tests
  • Delivered by computer

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How does MAP work?

  • Questions appear on your computer screen
  • Use the mouse or keyboard to answer
  • Test will adjust based on how you answer
  • It will build a test just for you!

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Why take MAP tests?

  • To find out exactly where you are performing
  • To help your teacher know what you should be working on to improve

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To take the test:

  • Use your best test-taking strategies
  • Answer every question – you cannot skip a question AND
  • You cannot go back to a previous question

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The first screen you see will look like this.

Make sure your name is shown on the screen.

Wait for directions and then click on the “Start Test” button.

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Sample Math Question

  • Work the problem on your scratch paper
  • Click on the best answer
  • Click on the <Go on> button

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Sample Math Question

  • Notice the calculator.
  • To use it, click the numbers with your mouse.

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Sample Reading Question

  • Read the passage and select the best answer
  • Click the <Go on> button

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Sample Reading Question

  • Some reading items have scroll bars.
  • As you read, move the scroll bar down by using your mouse.

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Testing Reminders

  • Before the test:
    • Get a good night’s sleep
    • Eat a healthy breakfast
    • Take a restroom break before going into the lab
  • During the test:
    • Follow directions
    • Use good test-taking strategies
    • Do your best
  • After the test:
    • Raise your hand when you finish
    • Work quietly until time to go