NWEA™ MAP® Growth™ Tests
MAP Reading Test Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Quick facts
| Grade level | K–2 |
| Assessment type | Computer adaptive with audio support |
| Structure | Cross-grade |
| Subjects | Reading and language usage |
| Test time | Untimed; approximately 45 minutes per subject |
| Norm study | Nationally normed in 2015 |
| Administration | Students test at home; test is administered online |
| Technical requirements | Internet connection and computer, iPad®, or Chromebook® (for complete requirements see Affordabletests.com) |
What level student should take this test?
The reading assessment in the MAP reading test kindergarten-2nd grade is designed for k-2 students who are not yet reading independently.
What is a computer adaptive test?
This is a computer-adaptive test that utilizes methods of administering tests that adapt to a student’s performance level. The difficulty of the test tailors itself specifically to that of the student’s performance. The first question in the test is based on the student’s current performance estimate (either their grade level or a previous MAP test score.) When a student responds correctly, they receive a more challenging question. Similarly, incorrect responses are followed by easier questions. After only a few questions, the test level of difficulty is close to a student’s correct performance level, and a reasonable estimate can be reported in the form of a RIT score.
What is assessed?
Foundational Skills
- Phonics and Word Recognition
- Phonological Awareness
- Print Concepts
Language and Writing
- Capitalize, Spell, Punctuate
- Language: Grammar, Usage
- Writing: Purposes: Plan, Develop, Edit
Literature and Informational
- Informational Text: Key Ideas, Details, Craft, Structure
- Literature: Key Ideas, Craft, Structure
Vocabulary Use and Functions
- Language: Context Clues and References
- Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Results
How long will it take to receive results?
Clients who test on Monday and Tuesday receive their score reports on Friday of that week.
What is included in the score report?
Percentile rankings and ‘typical of,’ comparing the student’s performance to the norm groups (e.g., first grade, winter), showing how the student compares to their peers, and for what grade/season their performance is typical.
RIT scores for the reading test overall and for the subtopics. Used to track growth over time.
Learning statements, typically 10–15 pages of specific skills the student is ready to learn.
Estimated Lexile* an aid to choosing appropriately challenging reading material.
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