Kid didn’t finish MAP-R?

Anonymous
Kid took MAP-R today and came home and said they didn’t finish it and that it was “paused” to finish later. Is MAP not a timed test? She said the reading passages she stopped on were “really long…” this is the first time she’s taking it (3rd grade) so just looking for reassurance that her not finishing it today is okay?
Anonymous
It's not a timed test. She can finish it tomorrow.
Anonymous
Means your kid is taking the test seriously.
Anonymous
Mine has occasionally taken more than the time allotted. She usually finishes it in a few minutes on the make-up day.
Anonymous
They can finish it later. Schools usually have a plan for those who don't finish on the first day.
Anonymous
It's not a timed test. Schools will find a time for kids to finish.
Anonymous
Why don't you trust your child?
Anonymous
Not a timed test but we only have a certain amount of time in the day….

In 9th grade, we give 90 minutes (two class periods). Kids who don’t finish need to come in at lunch for extra time
Anonymous
Happened to my 3rd grader today. Her teacher had told her to go slow and take her time, so she did and therefore she is not finished. She is a good reader...and a rule follower. She will finish tomorrow.
Anonymous
Happened to my 3rd grader last year. She and another kid didn't finish. The teacher had them continue the test later in the week. My child got in the high 90's percentile.
Anonymous
Some schools will rush kids through. DC's did. The only kids allowed to continue later were those with extended time. The others were told just to hurry and flip through the questions until the test ended.
Anonymous
Normally how long does it take to finish MAP R test for 3rd grader? Will there be a score at the end shown on the screen? My child likes to rush to finish test to play games on chromebook. She finished MAP M test in less than 30 mins, and I bet she rushed through it.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Some schools will rush kids through. DC's did. The only kids allowed to continue later were those with extended time. The others were told just to hurry and flip through the questions until the test ended.


That is not true.
If a kid doesn't finish MAP, they take it another day.
Anonymous
She is doomed.
Anonymous
My kid would often take multiple sessions. They were a 99%ile scorer pretty often. The test goes and goes and goes until it feels the kid is out of their depth.
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