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Important Issues

2005 Norms Released Modified on: 7/30/2007 How do I adjust my testing window? Modified on: 5/10/2005 Which score is reported if a student takes the same test twice in the same testing season? Modified on: 11/3/2006

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times per year must I submit a student data file? How do I submit my Class Roster File to NWEA? Can I add new students after I submit the Class Roster File (CRF)? How do I create a Class Roster File (CRF)? Can a student have multiple classes or teachers in the Class Roster File (CRF)? Do I have to use DataBridge?

All Issues by Category

Assessments	26
General information about MAP tests, the measurement scale, and data tools.
Error Messages	3
Review this category for solutions to errors that you receive in TestTaker and Crystal Reports Viewer. Check the TAA category for errors that occur when using TAA, such as uploading and downloading, as not all of the TAA errors are in this category.
MAP for Primary Grades	16
Support information regarding NWEA's K-2 assessment, MAP for Primary Grades.
NWEA Paper-Pencil Testing	51
This category contains information about troubleshooting tips for NWEA's paper-pencil testing and the Scoring and Reporting enhanced (SRSe) service for paper-pencil testing.
System Maintenance	7
Twice a year, NWEA performs necessary maintenance on our systems to facilitate growth for the next six months. This category contains dates, details, and advice around these time periods.
Dynamic Reporting Suite	4
Information about the Dynamic Reporting Suite.
MAP for Mathematics with Spanish Audio	5
Find information related to NWEA's Spanish voice translations for MAP Mathematics tests.
Class Roster Files and Special Programs Files	17
This category contains a CRF and SPF overview, and offers solutions to frequently asked questions that Technical Support receives every testing season.
Data Repair Request (DRR)	6
A Data Repair Request is a formal, written request made to NWEA by a school district to alter test event data. This category can help you determine which DRR will solve your data issue. The DRR forms are in the Document Library.
DataBridge	13
Information on installing DataBridge and resolving DataBridge alerts.
Getting Started	7
This category contains the MAP technical requirements, instructions to install training data, and steps to send and receive data from NWEA Technical Support.
The NTE Administration Tool	10
Find support information regardings NWEA's Network Test Environment (NTE) Administration Tool.
Quick Guides	20
A collection of short 'how-to' documents designed to offer support for individual tasks associated with MAP testing.
Reports - Data Research	13
Answers to questions about missing student data and peculiar results on your reports.
Reports - Ordering and Viewing	36
Find information on how to access NWEA Reports and the best practices for viewing and sharing your data.
Research	39
Updates to alignment studies and other research projects.
Test Administration Application (TAA)	64
NWEA's Test Administration Application (TAA) is our Web-based tool for performing all major administrative functions related to MAP.
TestTaker - Configuration	16
Learn about NWEA's TestTaker application and its advanced functionalities.
TestTaker - Proctoring	15
Information for Proctors on how to administer assessments using NWEA's TestTaker software.
Using and Interpreting Data	28
Making sense of your test results.

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