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Avon Community School Corporation Grades 7-9 Student Introduction What is NWEA? NWEA is a test to measure your academic progress. Achievement tests Delivered by computer How does the NWEA test work? Questions appear on your


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Avon Community School Corporation

Grades 7-9 Student Introduction

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What is NWEA?

  • NWEA is a test to measure your

academic progress.

  • Achievement tests
  • Delivered by computer
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How does the NWEA test work?

  • Questions appear on your

computer screen

  • Use the mouse or keyboard to

answer

  • Test will adjust based on how

you answer

  • It will build a test just for you.
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Why take NWEA tests?

  • To find out exactly where you are

performing

  • To help your teacher know what you

should be working on to improve

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To take the test:

  • Use your best test-taking strategies
  • Answer every question – you cannot

skip

  • You cannot go back to a previous

question

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The first screen you see will look like this. Make sure your name is shown on the screen. Wait for directions and then click on the “Start Test” button.

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Sample Math Item

  • Work the problem on your

scratch paper

  • Click on the best answer
  • Click on the “Go on” button
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Sample Math Item

  • Notice the calculator.
  • To use it, click the

numbers with your mouse.

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Sample Reading Item

  • Read the passage and select

the best answer

  • Click the “Go on” button
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Sample Reading Item Some reading items have scroll bars. As you read, move the scroll bar down by using your mouse.

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Testing Reminders

Before the test:

Get a good night’s sleep Eat a healthy breakfast

During the test:

Follow directions Use good test-taking strategies Do your best

After the test:

Raise your hand when you finish Work quietly until time to go

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