GRADES 2-6 NWEA STUDENT INTRODUCTION

Avon Community School Corporation

What is NWEA Test?

NWEA tests are achievement tests delivered by computer to students.

You will take a Reading, Math, and Language Test.

Why NWEA?

We want to find out exactly where each of you are performing!

The NWEA test will best help you, your teachers, and your parent know what you have learned between testing windows.

How does NWEA work?

With NWEA, the test questions are displayed on the computer screen and you will select an answer using the mouse or the keyboard.

To Take the Test:

You are not expected to know the answer to every question – use your best test-taking strategies.

Just Remember:

You must answer every question – you cannot skip any.

You cannot go back to a previous question.

Is This a Timed Test?

No.. Take as much time as you need.

How Many Questions?

There are about 50 questions.

The test is different for every student.

Your class is scheduled for a one hour testing slot.

What Happens if I Don’t Finish?

You may be allowed to finish with the next group or you may be asked to return at a later time to finish.

Entering the Lab

When you come in, do not touch the mouse or the keyboard.

Sit quietly with your hands in your lap and wait for instructions.

Seat Assignments

Your seats may be different.

Your teacher will decide where you will sit, and let you know before you come to the computer lab.

Look for your computer number and look for your name.

Here is what you will see….

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.

This is a sample math item.

Work the problem on your scratch

paper and click on the best answer.

Once you have chosen your

answer, click on the “Go on” button

at the bottom of the screen.

This is another sample math item.

Notice the calculator at the

bottom. It will appear for some

items. You will use it just like a

regular calculator, only you click

on the buttons with your mouse

instead of pressing them with

your finger.

This is a sample reading item.

Read the passage and select

the best response.

Click the “Go on” button to

move to the next item.

Some reading items have

scroll bars on the passage.

You must move the scroll bar

down to see the entire

passage by using the mouse.

What do I bring with me?

You will also need to bring a book to read when finished. There will be no drawing on papers when finished-only reading.

Bring a piece of paper and pencil for the Math Test.

Who will be here?

The computer lab teacher

Your teacher

Others might be in and out.

Best Behavior

No talking during the test.

No talking after the test.

Read quietly when finished.

Do not touch the computer once you’ve completed the test.

Custom Made for You!

The difficulty of the test will adjust to your performance.

Do your best no matter what!