Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Identification, Testing & Assessment MAP Test-Primary vs Secondary for young gifted

I have just entered this discussion board and would like to clarify the title or designation of the MAP tests. The first is the Primary. It is administered with the use of headsets. there are conditions/recommendations when a child should take the MAP Standard test -there is no secondary test. The MAP Standard test administration is recommended for 2nd grade and above up to 9th grade. Or for students below second grade who meet the criteria. Teachers who administer the test should know all of the criteria.

The scale is continuous. The test is dynamic and does adapt quickly after each response.

I have heard that the Primary does ceiling out at approx. 4th grade but don't have any research to be sure that this is correct.

Roslyn,
Thanks for clarifying that. That checks on the NWEA website:
http://www.nwea.org/support/details.aspx?content=1261
Since gifted kids fall outside the "commonly" used criteria, I think some are being given the primary test when they need the standard test instead.
It also seems there is a "standard" MAP test for grades 2-5 and 6+.
http://www.nwea.org/support/details.aspx?content=914

Kerry,
Great growth!