MAP Language Usage case studies
MAP Language Usage · Put your knowledge to work in context.
MAP Growth is a suite of computer-adaptive assessments published by NWEA, and this page is written for the people who sit on the other side of the screen: students, parents, and teachers who want to understand what the test is and how to get ready for the Language Usage portion. The source material describes the MAP Suite as being "Powered by decades of research and trusted by millions," and it reports reach of 13+ million students served, 35900+ schools, 4500+ districts, and 146 countries. The MAP Language Usage case studies are 5 cases and about 2,638 words.
1Revising a Persuasive Paragraph on School Start Times
A seventh-grade student drafts a persuasive paragraph arguing that the local middle school should start at 8:45 a.m. instead of 7:30 a.m.
550 words, about 3 min2Evaluating Evidence in an Urban Heat Island Article
A student reads a short article about urban heat islands in a city called Riverton. The article states: 'Riverton's downtown has 12% tree canopy, while its northern suburbs have 41%.
540 words, about 3 min3Ambiguous Wording in a Garden Fence Problem
A sixth-grade math item reads: 'A rectangular garden is three times as long as it is wide. The perimeter is 48 meters.
532 words, about 3 min4Editing a Lab Report Conclusion on Plant Growth
A student writes a conclusion for a lab report: 'In this experiment, we tested how light color affects plant growth. Ten bean plants were placed under red light, ten under blue light, and ten under white light.
524 words, about 3 min5Punctuating Dialogue and Maintaining Tense in a Swim-Meet Narrative
A ninth-grade student writes a narrative about a swim meet: 'I stood behind the blocks, my heart pounding. Coach leans over and says, 'Remember your turn, don't rush the wall.' I nodded and thought, I can do this.
492 words, about 2 min