PROCTOR QUICK START - Setting Up Testing in MAP Growth

Sep 29, 2026

PROCTOR QUICK START provides step-by-step guidance for setting up and running MAP Growth testing sessions using the Proctor console. It explains how to log in, choose MAP Growth, manage test sessions, and create sessions via three options: find students, test your own class, or use a saved session. It also covers assigning tests and accommodations, using Text-to-Speech appropriately, applying test naming conventions, and managing student sign-in details such as session passwords and secure testing entry points.

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Set Up Testing in MAP

Option 1—Find Students to Test

Option 2—Test My Class

Option 3—Use Saved Testing Session

Assignments for Tests, Accommodations, or Text-to-Speech

Test naming conventions

Accommodations and Text-to-Speech

Student Sign-in

PROCTOR QUICK START To learn the basics, watch the Proctor videos in the MAP Help Center. See also the Readiness Check for Testing and the Testing Tips for MAP Growth for help during testing. Set Up Testing in MAP 1. Log [in at](in at start.mapnwea.org)[ ](in at start.mapnwea.org)[start.mapnwea.org](in at start.mapnwea.org). 2. Choose MAP Growth. 3. Select Manage Test Sessions. 4. Follow Option 1, 2, or 3 (outlined below) to create a testing session. This will allow you to group students so you can administer testing and has no effect on reporting. MAP Growth main menu with Manage Test sessions highlighted. © 2024 NWEA NWEA and MAP are registered trademarks, and MAP Growth and MAP Reading Fluency are trademarks, of NWEA in the United States and other countries. The names of other companies and their products mentioned are the trademarks of their respective owners. JULY 2025 PROCTOR QUICK START | 1 OF 6 Note: Help Center images show a “super-user” view (all options displayed) . Your view of the start page might be different because it will be based on what your school/district has licensed and your MAP role(s) . Option 1—Find Students to Test This option is useful for preparing an arbitrary group of students ahead of time. 1. Select Find Students to Test. 2. Choose criteria and select Search. 3. Review the search results and select Add Students. 4. Repeat the search as needed. Keep the student count below 100; too many students can slow the sign-in. If a student is missing, try using in the criteria. If you need to add a student, contact a school leader for instructions. 5. Select students and make needed assignments (each student can have a different assignment): 1. Select Assign Test and select a test from the list. 2. Select Assign Accommodations if a student requires accommodations, including Text-to-Speech. For more guidance, see Assignments for tests, accommodations, or Text-to-Speech on page 3. 6. If you plan to use this testing session at a later time, select Save Session. Use a name that’s unique and easy to type. Avoid spaces, special characters, and capital letters. Examples: jbmath72 (your initials +subject +grade +period) or 21eagle918 (room +mascot +month +year) 7. If you need to test immediately, select Test Now. JULY 2025 PROCTOR QUICK START | 2 OF 6 Option 2—Test My Class Use this option if you’re testing your own class of students. 1. Select Test My Class. If the button doesn't work, your MAP profile was not associated with a class of students for this term. (This association must happen every testing term. ) Contact a MAP leader in your school or district. 2. Select one of your classes, if prompted. The Proctor console appears and the testing session starts. 3. Select students and make needed assignments (each student can have a different assignment): 1. Select Assign Test and select a test from the list. 2. Select Assign Accommodations if a student requires accommodations, including Text-to-Speech. For more guidance, see Assignments for tests, accommodations, or Text-to-Speech on page 3. Option 3—Use Saved Testing Session Use this option if a session was already created and saved by you or someone in your school or district. 1. Select Show next to Saved Testing Sessions. 2. To see testing sessions created by others, change Created By. Note: Access may be limited. With the School Proctor role, you can only access sessions created by someone with the District Proctor role. 3. When you find and select a testing session, choose Test Now. If not available, you already have a session running (you can only run one at a time) . Select Return to Testing. Assignments for tests, accommodations, or Text-to-Speech When making test assignments, refer to the following table of test naming conventions. As shown, many tests have screen reader compatible version. | | Test Type | Subject and
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FAQs

How do I set up a MAP Growth testing session in the Proctor console?

Log in to in at start.mapnwea.org, choose MAP Growth, then select Manage Test Sessions. Create a session using Option 1, 2, or 3 depending on how you want students grouped.

What are the three ways to create a testing session?

You can create one by finding students to test (Option 1), testing your own class (Option 2), or using a saved testing session (Option 3). Each option supports assigning tests and accommodations to individual students.

What should I know about student accommodations and Text-to-Speech?

When assigning accommodations, select all assistance you plan to provide so it’s permanently recorded. Text-to-Speech is an accommodation choice intended for sighted students (for example, English language learners) and enables audio tools within the test toolbar.

Sep 29, 2026

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