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What are the MAP Growth Tests?
The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) are computer-adaptive assessment tests produced by the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA). The tests are designed for kindergarten through 12th grade students, and assess reading, language usage, math, and, for some grades, general sciences. The test is untimed, but usually takes about an hour to complete.
The MAP Growth provides each child with a unique testing experience that is suitable for his or her academic level, independent of grade. This makes the MAP different from other standardized tests that you or your child may have seen in the past and makes it even more important to be familiar with the test’s format and changing difficulty level before test day.
Watch this short video to learn everything you need to know about the NWEA MAP Growth:
Why Does My Child Need to Take the NWEA MAP Growth Test?
The NWEA MAP test is a useful tool for both teachers and students. It measures student progress so that teachers can pinpoint weaker areas to work on and stronger areas where students need to be challenged. It can be used to compare a group of students in the same classroom or to predict individual achievements. MAP tests are also used to place students in special programs based on their progress. The test was designed to be used by students of all ages, underlining the importance of tracking progress to improve education in general.
Free MAP Kindergarten Grade Sample Questions - Preview
| Kindergarten MAP Reading Question |
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Read the following sentence: What is the name of your teacher What sign should come at the end of the sentence? |
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Free MAP 1st Grade Sample Questions - Preview
| 1st Grade MAP Math Question |
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A teacher asked the students in her class what their favorite food was. Their answers are shown in the following bar graph:
What is the food that was chosen by the fewest students? |
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Free MAP 2nd Grade Sample Questions - Preview
| 2nd Grade MAP Reading Comprehension Question |
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Today was a wonderful day. In the morning, all the kids in our school went to help out in the community. One class went to help tidy up the town library, another class went to plant flowers in a public garden, and my class went to help serve lunch in a home for the elderly. When we got back to school, the principle spoke to us and said it's great that we can be a meaningful part of society from an early age. |
| Which word is spelled incorrectly in this passage? |
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Free MAP 3rd Grade Sample Questions - Preview
| 3rd Grade MAP Math Question |
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s + 4 = 6s – 1 |
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Free MAP 4th Grade Sample Questions- Preview
| 4th Grade MAP Language Usage Question |
| Which title of a work of art is capitalized correctly? |
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Free MAP 5th Grade Sample Questions- Preview
| 5th Grade MAP Reading Comprehension Question |
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Read the passage. Elsa was looking out the window. It was a very cold, dark, and stormy night. The windowsill was freezing as she tried to lean on it to see outside the window. She gave up trying and decided to go and play with her little sister. It had been a long time since they had last played. She thought it might make her feel a bit better. |
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Free MAP 6th Grade Sample Questions- Preview
| 6th Grade MAP Math Question |
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Farmer Brown needs to fit all his cows and sheep into a large pen. He sees two rectangular pens for sale. One measures 30 m by 15 m. The other measures 45 m by 10 m. Farmer Brown thinks they are both the same, and therefore, just buys the cheaper pen. Which property does he use to say they are the same? |
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Free MAP 7th Grade Sample Questions- Preview
| 7th Grade MAP Reading Question |
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Which of the following words is an antonym of the word discord? |
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Free MAP 8th Grade Sample Questions- Preview
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8th Grade MAP Language Usage Question |
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Which of the following sentences uses vivid imagery? |
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Free MAP 9th-12th Grade Sample Questions- Preview
| 9th-12th Grade MAP Math Question |
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Inside a box are ten balls of different colors: three yellow, five green, and two red. What is the probability that none of them is yellow? |
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MAP Growth Content and Format
NWEA's MAP Growth Test covers four main areas: reading, language use, math, and, for some grades, general sciences. The test uses a variety of question types, such as multiple choice, fill in the blank, and drag and drop answers. Each section contains between 40-53 questions. This variation is due to the test's adaptive nature, as well as the specific section the student is being tested with.
Computer adaptive tests are different from paper-and-pencil tests as the difficulty level of the test changes throughout the test according to the child’s ability. The test starts with a question that matches the student’s grade level. Each time the child answers correctly, the following question is more difficult. But, if the child answers incorrectly, the next question is easier. The RIT score the student receives at the end reflects the level in which the student answers roughly 50% of the questions correctly.
MAP Growth Sections
Each of the core sections of the MAP Test includes questions on material relevant to the student's grade or level.
- The reading section tests knowledge of different types of writing forms and ability to analyze paragraphs and correctly draw on main ideas, concepts, and themes.
- The language usage section tests a student's level of vocabulary, grammar, and spelling.
- The math section tests topics ranging from basic to advanced math.
In addition to these three sections, there is also a science section, which is optional for schools to administer. The science section tests the student's knowledge in life, earth and space, and physical sciences.
How Many Questions Are on a MAP Test?
The following table presents the number of questions on each of the MAP sections: Reading, Language Usage, Math, and Science. There is a difference in the number of questions between the MAP for primary grades (K-2) and the MAP for more advanced grades (2+). The exact number of questions varies according to the student's performance on the test.
| Section | Grade | Estimated Number of Questions |
| Reading | K-2 | 43 |
| Reading | 2+ | 40-43 |
| Language Usage* | K-2 | - |
| Language Usage | 2+ | 50-53 |
| Math | K-2 | 43 |
| Math | 2+ | 47-53 |
| Science | 3-9 | 39-42 |
*The Language Usage section is not administered in the MAP for primary grades (k-2).
MAP Growth Test Scores
Scores for the NWEA MAP are reported using the RIT scale (Rasch unIT). The RIT scale is an equal-interval scale, like a ruler with inches. The RIT scores are stable and cover all ages, and can be used to measure progress and academic growth from year to year. A student's RIT score indicates the level of questions that he or she is expected to answer correctly about 50% of the time.
Since the MAP test is taken on a computer, once the child finishes the test the scores are available. Read more about how the MAP test is scored and how to interpret your child's progress on our MAP Scores page.
MAP Guidance for Teachers & Tutors
If you are a teacher or tutor and need to prepare your students for the NWEA MAP test, you can find a lot of helpful information, tips, and special offers on our MAP page for teachers and our Teachers Memebership page!
MAP Test Tips
Sometimes, it can be hard knowing just where to start in the prepping process. We recommend sharpening language and math skills through reading and plenty of practice tests. Get more prepping tips.
Practice for the NWEA MAP Growth Test
TestPrep-Online offers MAP sample questions for Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, and 9th-12th grade. Start practicing today!
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