How School Works
How many total grades are included in K–12 (including Kindergarten)?
13
Name one subject MAP Growth can assess.
Reading / Math / Language / Science
What is a “class” in NWEA?
A group of students assigned to a teacher
A teacher says: “My screen is stuck and not loading.” What is the simplest first step you suggest?
Refresh the page
Which are the testing periods or "Terms"?
fall, winter and spring
Is higher education (college/university) mandatory in the U.S.?
No
What does MAP Reading Fluency mainly evaluate?
Reading fluency, comprehension, foundational skills
What is an “accommodation”?
Support provided to help a student take a test fairly
A user says: “I don’t see the report option in my account.” What is the MOST likely reason?
They don’t have the correct permissions/role
A school says their “test window is open.” What does that mean?
Students are allowed to take the test during that time
What is the main purpose of high school?
Prepare students for college, careers, or further education
What is one benefit of auto-scoring?
Saves teachers time / provides quick results
What does ELL stand for?
English Language Learner
A teacher says: “One student is missing from my class list.” Is this more likely a system error or a data/roster issue?
Data/roster issue
A student has a Growth Percentile of 80. Is that good or bad?
Good because they performed better than 80% of peers
What type of school is funded by local taxes and government?
Public school
What kind of support does “Professional Learning” provide?
Training for educators to use data and improve teaching
What is an “agency code”?
A unique ID for a district or organization
A partner says: “I followed your steps but I’m still confused.” What is the BEST next action?
Offer a remote session
A teacher says: “My students are below growth projections.” What does that mean?
Students are not improving as expected
Name one reason why families might choose homeschooling.
Personalized learning / religious reasons / dissatisfaction with schools
Why are adaptive assessments more effective than traditional tests?
They adjust to student level, giving more accurate results
What is a “program” in NWEA?
A grouping of students based on specific needs (English Language Learning, Individualized Education Program, etc.)
A partner reports: “None of the students’ data is showing in reports.” Before assuming a system issue, what is ONE important thing to check?
If students completed the test / correct term / test window / filters
A district notices that many students have low growth percentiles. What is ONE possible explanation?
Instruction issues / testing issues / lack of progress / incorrect setup