Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)

1. Measures of Academic Progress(MAP) Adapted for use at RMSA.

2. What is MAP? • MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) are achievement tests delivered by computer to students.

3. 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 testjust for you!

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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!

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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!