Quick Start for MAP Reading Fluency

Follow these steps to begin administering MAP Reading Fluency assessments. For a printed version of this information, download the Quick Start for MAP Reading Fluency.

Step 1—Prepare Your Equipment

Procure Devices

  • Each student needs a device, such as a Windows® or Mac® computer, iPad®, or Chromebook™, to take the test. Each student will also need a headset with a boom microphone.

Install or Update Software as Needed

  • iPad devices need the MAP Reading Fluency Testing App installed. Other testing devices will need the latest version of the Chrome™ or Microsoft Edge™ browser.

Perform an Equipment Check

  • Log in to either the teacher site or the student site and select Check Equipment to test your microphones and headsets.

For more information, see Setting Up for Testing . Once you are logged in, you can access help at any time by clicking Help in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Step 2—Assign Passwords as Needed (required for new accounts)

Every student needs a username and password. Your Data Administrator can assign usernames when the roster is created; otherwise, they will be auto-generated. You cannot change these usernames in MAP Reading Fluency. You can assign individual passwords or give the entire class the same password.

  • Log in to the teacher site and open MAP Reading Fluency.
  • Click the Student Passwords tab.
  • As needed, use the filter menus or the search box to display the right group of students.

  • Change passwords for multiple or individual students (type over the asterisks):

    Change Passwords button and individual password change

    If you change multiple students, you can choose the same password for everyone selected or choose unique, auto-generated passwords.

  • Click Print immediately because passwords become hidden when you leave the tab or change the list of students.

For more information, see Assigning Passwords.

Step 3—Assign Tests

  • If all of your students are taking Adaptive Oral Reading in English, which is the Benchmark test subtype recommended for most students, then you’re ready to go. It’s automatically assigned at the beginning of every term.
  • If you want to assign a different test type, subtype, or language, select the Assignments tab, then pick the student(s) and test options that you want and select Assign Test.

For more information, see Assigning Benchmark Tests.

Step 4—Prepare and Test Students

  • Prepare your students by discussing the purpose of the test and giving them a chance to practice see Practice tests. .
  • Set students up for success by checking equipment before testing, minimizing noise, and seating them an arm's length apart.
  • Log students in to the student site (or start the MAP Reading Fluency Testing App on an iPad). It's best to do this in small groups.
  • Monitor students as they test in case they have any issues with their headsets.
  • Testing will take about 20 minutes.

For more information, see Testing and Proctoring Students and Common Issues and Solutions .