The NWEA MAP Test for 4th Grade the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth® test for grades 2-5. Schools generally administer MAP three times per year: fall (benchmark), winter (progress), and spring (academic growth for year). It evaluates what students know and what they are ready to learn and may be used as a qualifier for gifted programs.
The MAP® test is computerized and includes four sections: reading, language, math, and science. However, schools may not administer all four sections. It’s also adaptive, which means when students answer questions correctly, they are given more challenging questions. Inversely, when students answer questions incorrectly, they are given less challenging questions. This means some students may be answering questions above and/or below the grade 4 expectational skill level.
Contact your school for testing dates and which sections of the MAP tests will be administered.
MAP Reading for Grade 4
The MAP Growth Reading sub-test for 4th graders assesses their skills in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing. While this 40-43-question test is untimed, it should take your child approximately 45-60 minutes to complete.
The MAP Growth Reading sub-test is an adaptive test, meaning that the difficulty of the questions your child will see depends on whether they got the preceding questions correct or incorrect. That means they may see questions above or below their grade level. It’s important to check with your child’s school, district, and teacher to see exactly what subjects may be covered by their test, but you can check out the table below for possible topics your child may encounter on their MAP Reading for Grade 4 sub-test.
Reading & Literacy Skills: MAP Growth Reading Subtest for Grades 2-5
| Skill Type | Content |
|---|---|
| Comprehend Informational Text | Identify & Understand: Craft and Structure (Essay Organization; Text Features; Main Idea & Key Details; Fact vs. Opinion) |
| Comprehend Literature | Identify & Understand: Craft and Structure (Plot Elements and Theme in Fiction and Poetry) |
| Vocabulary Acquisition and Use | Recognize Common Words Use Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning Word Relationships and Nuance Reference and Word Parts: Academic Vocabulary |
| Demonstrate Reading Strategies in both Informational and Literature Texts | Make Inferences Make Predictions Summarize Draw Conclusions Make Connections (text-to-self; text-to-world; text-to-text) |
| Understand Language & Craft | Understand Connotative and Denotative Meanings (Impact of Word Choice) Understand Figurative Language (Metaphor, Simile, Idiom, etc.) Informational Text: Identify Author’s Purpose and Point of View; Arguments and Claims; Cite Evidence Literary Text: Identify Point of View and Character (traits, change from beginning to resolution, etc.) |
MAP Reading Test Practice for 4th Grade
Below are some practice test questions that highlight what your child may encounter while taking the MAP Reading subtest. Become a TestingMom.com member today to access more resources and over 400 4th grade MAP reading test practice questions to help your child prepare for their MAP Reading Test!
- Which choice is most nearly the opposite of the underlined word?
The restaurant was very obliging and moved us to a bigger table.
A. forceful
B. compelling
C. difficult
D. unpleasant
Answer: D
- Which statement is FALSE?
A. The south-western car park is next to the train station.
B. The northernmost street is Elmville Road.
C. The café is due south of the baseball field.
D. The school is to the east of City Park
Answer: D
Read the poem:
Silver, black, silver, black,
Chrome and tiles and “mind the gap.”
A rush of air, a burst of light
Strangers’ faces fly from sight.
- Where is the poem most likely set?
A. A bus station
B. A subway station
C. A railway station
D. A gas station
Answer: B
MAP Math Test for Grade 4
The MAP Math Growth test for 4th graders assess a child’s skills in algebraic thinking, computation and problem solving; number sense; fractions; measurement & data; and geometry. Like the other subtests, the math section is adaptive, so children will be given more or less challenging questions based on their performance. It contains approximately 50-53 questions, pulling questions from the Map Growth Math 2-5 question bank. Although the test is untimed, it should take your child around 45-60 minutes to complete.
Below is a list of skills your child may encounter while taking their Math sub-test. However, it’s important to check your district and state standards, as the exact content on the test will be dependent on where your child goes to school.
| Concept | Skills |
|---|---|
| Geometry | Identify Points, Lines, Line Segments & Rays Classify Angles Identify Two-Dimensional Figures Determine Symmetry |
| Measurement and Data | Customary & Metric Measurement and Problem Solving Elapsed Time; Money Computing Perimeter & Area Understanding Line Plots Angle Measurement |
| Operations & Algebraic Thinking | Multiplicative Comparisons Solve Multiplicative Problems with Remainders Determine Factors and Multiples Determine Number and Shape Patterns |
| Number & Operations in Base 10 | Understand Place Value Read & Write Numbers in Expanded Form Compare & Round Numbers Add, Subtract, Multiply & Divide |
| Number & Operations: Fractions | Identify Equivalent Fractions Compare, Add, Subtract & Decompose Fractions Add & Subtract Mixed Numbers Solve Problems Involving Fractions Multiply Whole Numbers by Fractions Understand Fractions with Denominators of 10 & 100 Understand & Compare Decimal Fractions |
MAP Math Test Practice for 4th Grade
Check out some possible questions your child may run across on their MAP Growth Math 4th grade subtest! We have a library of resources and over 600 4th grade MAP math test practice questions for you and your child to prepare with, so make sure to become a TestingMom.com member today!
- Which number comes next?
92, 105, 118, 131, 144, ____
A. 159
B. 160
C. 157
D. 165
Answer: C
Answer: B
- Solve:
178
X 4
A. 174
B. 182
C. 482
D. 712
Answer: D
MAP Language Test for Grade 4
The MAP Growth Language Usage test is for students in 2nd through 12th grades and covers topics such as grammar (like parts of speech), mechanics (like punctuation and capitalization); usage (like using proper verb tenses), and the writing process. This adaptive test contains approximately 50-53 questions and is untimed like the other sections of the test. However, it should take your child about 45-60 minutes to complete.
Check out the table below for possible skills and content your child may see on the test! It is important to always check with your child’s school, because state and district standards vary depending on where your child goes to school.
| Skill | Content |
|---|---|
| Understand and Edit for Grammar and Language Usage | Nouns, Verbs & Subject-Verb Agreement Pronouns & Relative Pronouns Progressive & Perfect Tenses Adjectives, Adverbs, Conjunctions, Interjections & Prepositional Phrases Frequently Confused & Multiple-Meaning Words Idioms, Adages & Proverbs Word Relationships |
| Understand and Edit for Mechanics | Capitalization, Punctuation & Spelling Complete Sentences, Fragments & Run-Ons |
| Understand Purpose for Writing and Writing Process | Write to Inform, Persuade & Entertain Consult Reference Materials & Take Notes Plan/Brainstorm for Writing Write Draft & Organize It with Appropriate Formatting & Text Features Use Transitions between Ideas Develop & Support Ideas by Providing Details, Elaboration & Citing Evidence Edit for grammar, mechanics & usage Revise for Precise Language & Sensory Details |
MAP Language Test Practice for 4th Grade
Below are some 4th grade level questions similar to what your child may see on their Language subtest! TestingMom.com has over 600 MAP language test practice questions and so much more, so be sure to become a member of TestingMom.com today!
- Fill in the blank with the correct word choice.
_________ dog is barking outside?
A. Who’s
B. Whose
C. Whom
D. Who
Answer: B
- Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
A. Before I leave the house each day I grab my lunch.
B. The dog ran across the yard, and retrieved the frisbee.
C. I don’t like to watch Hallmark movies but I like Hallmark greeting cards.
D. Our teacher gave us each a pencil before she gave us the test.
Answer: D
- Which reference material would you use to find how to pronounce a word?
A. dictionary
B. glossary
C. thesaurus
D. encyclopedia
Answer: A
MAP Science for Grade 4
At the 4th grade level, students will be assessed for their knowledge and understanding of science standards through the MAP Growth Science sub-test. The test is computerized and given to students in grades 3 through 12. It is adaptive like the other sub-tests, so the question difficulty will depend on your child’s performance. This means that if your child answers grade 4-level questions incorrectly, he may be given less challenging questions. Inversely, if he performs above grade 4 level, he will see more challenging questions. The test covers concepts in the areas of Scientific Inquiry and Application; Earth’s Systems; Energy; Waves; and Structure, Function, and Information Processing.
The test will have approximately 45 questions, and a working time of 45-60 minutes, although the test is untimed.
Check out the table below for possible skills and content your child may see on the test! It is important to always check with your child’s school, because state and district standards vary depending on where your child goes to school.
| Knowledge Area | Content |
|---|---|
| Scientific Inquiry & Application | Conduct Scientific Investigations Understand the Use of Lab Tools & Implement Proper Safety Measures Interpret Data & Communicate Conclusions Understand Engineering Design |
| Earth’s Systems | Consider the Role of Weathering, Erosion & Deposition in the Change of Landforms Understand & Use Maps & Geologic Features Analyze the Impact of Natural Hazards to Humans |
| Energy & Waves | Energy in Motion, Transfer & Transformation Energy in Collisions & in Resources Waves and their Roll in the Transfer of Information |
| Structure, Function & Information Processing | Understand Light’s Roll in Vision Identify & Understand the Structure & Function of Both Plants & Animals Understand our Senses & How Our Bodies Process Them |
MAP Science Test Practice for 4th Grade
Below are examples of what questions may look like on your child’s test. Be sure to join TestingMom.com today as a member to access all of our resources and test prep questions for your child’s Science MAP Growth sub-test!
- Which feature of Earth makes it most suitable for life?
A. mountains
B. liquid water
C. good soil
D. ultraviolet light
Answer: D
- Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?
A. chemical
B. electrical
C. mechanical
D. astronomical
Answer: D
- Which of the following are characteristics of mammals?
A. They nourish their babies with milk from mammary glands.
B. They have hair or fur.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Answer: C
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