Assessments Trivia

What does MAP stand for?

• Modifying Another Program

• Measure of Academic Progress

• Mean Average Point

• Measuring Assessments Programs

What is one of the unique features of MAP tests?

• It is adaptive

• It is a high-stakes test

• You need to be specially selected in order to do it

Answer explanation

Watch the following video to understand the key features of MAP, including how adaptive tests work.

What standards are MAP tests aligned with?

• United Kingdom Key Stages

• Cambridge CEFR Standards

• ACTFL Standards

• United States Common Core Standards

Answer explanation

Watch this video to learn more about the United States Common Core State Standards.

Do a "notice/think/wonder" about the U.S. Common Core State Standards based on the video from the previous question.

What are the lowest and highest levels of ACTFL?

• Beginning and Master

• Novice and Advanced

• Novice and Distinguished

• Beginner and Superior

Answer explanation

Read more about the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines here:

https://www.actfl.org/resources/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012

Do a "Notice/Think/Wonder" about ACTFL's oral proficiency interview (OPI). Use ACTFL's official website to help you find the information: https://www.actfl.org/

The Common Core State Standards followed the lack of success of the "No Child Left Behind Act". Do some research on the key differences between both approaches based on the bills that were passed. Some suggested databases are:

www.Findlaw.com and https://www.congress.gov/

What organization seeks to create Common Core-based assessments for ELL students?

• NWEA

• WIDA

• NAACP

Choose a WIDA research publication based on any topic you find interesting. Create a KWL chart based on the topic. Remember to complete K and W in the chart before reading the publication. You can find their publications here: https://wida.wisc.edu/grow/research/publications