HS ELA Guide

NWEA MAP Reading Screener Frequently Asked Questions and Resources

1.​ How long should I plan for MAP Growth testing in comparison to the Reading Inventory? The MAP Proctor Guide states that students take 40 to 60 minutes on average. The length of the test is 40 to 43 items. More than one class period should be scheduled in Fall 2024 as MAP Growth is an adaptive measure and this first test period may take longer. Once a student baseline is established the latter administrations (Winter, Spring) should be slightly shorter. 2.​ Will the results between MAP Growth and Reading Inventory (RI) be comparable? No. MAP Growth is not directly comparable to RI. The district will be setting a new achievement baseline in Fall 2024. The content standards and skills are the same but the test questions, item types, scale scores, and proficiency levels are all new. MAP uses their RIT Scale whereas RI used Lexile Scores. 3.​ How long should I plan for MAP Growth testing in comparison to the Reading Inventory? According to our Middle School and High School Reading Pilot teachers, MAP Growth does take longer than the Reading Inventory. The MAP Proctor Guide states that students take 40 to 60 minutes on average. The length of the test is 40 to 43 items. More than one class period should be scheduled in Fall 2024 as MAP Growth is an adaptive measure and this first test period may take longer than in Winter or Spring. 4.​ Will the results between MAP Growth and Reading Inventory (RI) be comparable? No. MAP Growth is not directly comparable to RI. The district will be setting a new achievement baseline in Fall 2024. The content standards and skills are the same but the test questions, item types, scale scores, and proficiency levels are all new. MAP uses their RIT Scale whereas RI used Lexile Scores. 5.​ Where can I learn more about MAP Growth? What did our pilot teachers/staff find appealing with MAP Growth? Attached to the email message is a brief overview of the pilot and test selection. The last slide highlights observations of Canyons Pilot Teachers. We are also including a link to the NWEA MAP Growth website if you would like additional information. 6.​ How is MAP Growth regarding student test accommodations? In general, accommodations you have available for RISE and ASPIRE testing are also available in MAP Growth. This is good news for consistency and familiarity for our students! One of the key accommodations is Text-to-Speech (which is a universal feature available to all students in RISE and ASPIRE). Universal Testing Tools available include, Zoom, Highlighter, Line Reader, Answer Eliminator, Calculator (for application items – either standard or scientific, based on grade), and Ruler/Protractor (for application questions). Finally, like RISE and RI,

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Jun 4, 2026

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