Summary of Test Types

The following table describes the types of tests offered by the MAP system.

NOTE: The number of questions listed is an approximation. The actual number varies for each student as the system adapts to the student’s responses. Also, the count can change when NWEA updates test packages.

Type of Test	Available for	Approx. Length/Time*	Score in Reports	Description and Name Prefix
Screening	MPG reading and mathematics	33 to 35 questions/about 30 min.	Percent correct, shown in MPG reports	Short screening tests to measure foundational skills of number and letter understanding. Use these tests for students who are at the earliest stages of learning in reading and mathematics, particularly kindergarten. Prefix in MAP’s list of tests: Screening
Skills Checklist	MPG reading and mathematics	11 to 53 questions/about 8 to 60 min., based on skill tested	Percent correct, shown in MPG reports	Skills tests that inform instruction for the specific skills chosen for testing. Use these tests to assess student achievement in particular skills before or after instruction in those skills. Prefix in MAP’s list of tests: Skills Checklist
MAP/MPG Survey with Goals	MPG reading and mathematics	57 questions/about 50 min. (split into 2 sessions)	RIT score, shown in MAP reports	Adaptive tests that provide overall scores, as well as scores for each goal area. Use these tests to identify appropriate skill areas for instruction, measure growth, and assess the effectiveness of specific instructional strategies. Prefix in MAP’s list of tests: MAP or Primary Grades
MAP reading, language, mathematics, and science	39 to 52 questions/about 45 min.
MAP Survey	MAP reading, language, and mathematics	19 to 20 questions/about 20 min.	RIT score, shown in MAP reports	Short versions of the survey with goals tests that provide overall scores only. Use these tests to quickly place incoming students. Prefix in MAP’s list of tests: Survey
End of Course	MAP geometry, algebra I and II, and integrated mathematics I and II	49 to 52 questions/ about 55 min.	RIT score, shown in MAP reports	A single-level test that evaluates an entire course of study in one main area. Use these tests at the end of a course only (only once per student). Prefix in MAP’s list of tests: End of Course
*Length includes familiarization questions. Time is the average time to take the test. Length and time vary by student. For total test administration time, add 10 to 15 minutes for setup and pre-test instructions.

Type of Test

Available for

Approx. Length/Time*

Score in Reports

Description and Name Prefix

Screening

MPG reading and mathematics

33 to 35 questions/about 30 min.

Percent correct, shown in MPG reports

Short screening tests to measure foundational skills of number and letter understanding. Use these tests for students who are at the earliest stages of learning in reading and mathematics, particularly kindergarten.

Prefix in MAP’s list of tests: Screening

Skills Checklist

MPG reading and mathematics

11 to 53 questions/about 8 to 60 min., based on skill tested

Percent correct, shown in MPG reports

Skills tests that inform instruction for the specific skills chosen for testing. Use these tests to assess student achievement in particular skills before or after instruction in those skills.

Prefix in MAP’s list of tests: Skills Checklist

MAP/MPG Survey with Goals

MPG reading and mathematics

57 questions/about 50 min. (split into 2 sessions)

RIT score, shown in MAP reports

Adaptive tests that provide overall scores, as well as scores for each goal area. Use these tests to identify appropriate skill areas for instruction, measure growth, and assess the effectiveness of specific instructional strategies.

Prefix in MAP’s list of tests: MAP or Primary Grades

MAP reading, language, mathematics, and science

39 to 52 questions/about 45 min.

MAP Survey

MAP reading, language, and mathematics

19 to 20 questions/about 20 min.

RIT score, shown in MAP reports

Short versions of the survey with goals tests that provide overall scores only. Use these tests to quickly place incoming students.

Prefix in MAP’s list of tests: Survey

End of Course

MAP geometry, algebra I and II, and integrated mathematics I and II

49 to 52 questions/ about 55 min.

RIT score, shown in MAP reports

A single-level test that evaluates an entire course of study in one main area. Use these tests at the end of a course only (only once per student).

Prefix in MAP’s list of tests: End of Course

*Length includes familiarization questions. Time is the average time to take the test. Length and time vary by student. For total test administration time, add 10 to 15 minutes for setup and pre-test instructions.