The test platform detects rapid guessing in real time and attempts to re-engage disengaged students to protect score validity¶

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Subclaims¶

q2 i? MAP Growth detects lack of test-taking engagement in real time and attempts to re-engage unmotivated students through messages and proctor intervention. → MAP Growth Technical Report for 2024–2025 2026

Evidence¶

MAP Growth Technical Report for 2024–2025 2026¶

MAP Growth Technical Report for 2024–2025. (2026). HMH Education Company. https://www.nwea.org/research/publication/map-growth-technical-report/

q2 · i? · design · r2

The fairness and administration chapters describe test engagement functionality, citing evidence that engaged students achieve better scores (Wise & DeMars, 2005). The stated purpose is to help students give their best effort so scores more accurately reflect achievement. No effect size is printed.

"the system can detect a lack of test-taking engagement in real time. It will attempt to re-engage unmotivated students through messages and proctor intervention."

Discussion¶

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