NWEA MAP Growth - General Information

  Staff should bookmark these sites:  

•          https://teach.mapnwea.org (testing administration and reporting site) 
•          https://prolearning.nwea.org (for staff training) 

MAP Help Center resources:  

•          MAP Help Center, key-word searchable and in-line help 
•          About MAP: Quick References, help documents organized by MAP role  
•          Family Guide to MAP Growth and sample Family Letters 

Proctor Preparation:  

•          Have Teachers/Proctors view Get Started: Why Use MAP Growth, Get Yourself Ready to be a Proctor, Get Students Ready for MAP Growth in Professional Learning Online 
•          Confirm your Proctors are familiar with the MAP Help Center, Testing Growth Content: 
•          Proctor Quick Start and Testing Tips docs  
•          Set up testing sessions via Manage Test Sessions including: 
•          Assigning tests and accommodations 
•          Refer to state and district guidelines prior to assigning accommodations  
•          Quick Tips for Managing a Test Session 

Student Preparation:  

•          Allow students the opportunity to take the practice testsprior to testing. They can be accessed on student computers via the MAP Growth join a test session screen or via this link: https://practice.mapnwea.org (Username and password: grow).  

Technology Preparation:  

•          Reference System and Technology Guideto ensure your workstations are prepared for assessing students 
•          https://check.nwea.org - Check will help ensure a smooth testing experience for your students and proctors 

Remote Testing Resources (if needed): 

•          MAP Growth Remote Testing Resources -includes links to videos (middle of the page), family guidance, proctor specific resources including a slide deck to help them prepare and get their students ready, and troubleshoot common issues  
•          Remote Testing Administration Guide 
•          Device Readiness Check interactive video - will help ensure a smooth testing experience for your students and proctors 
•          https://check.nwea.org - will help ensure a smooth testing experience for your students and proctors 
•          MAP Growth Testing URL: https://test.mapnwea.org/. This site restricts the student’s browser to a single tab. Browser settings might need adjustment. 
•          No Pop-up MAP Growth Testing URL: https://test.mapnwea.org/#/nopopup. This site has no browser restrictions. Default browser settings typically work.