To be eligible for a Michigan Merit Award, a student must take the MEAP High School Tests (HST)... mathematics, reading, science, and writing. Students who achieve Level I or Level II on at least two of the tests may elect to qualify by achieving qualifying scores on the ACT WorkKeys job skills assessment test.

To be considered as having "passed" the WorkKeys test, the student must take all four WorkKeys elements and receive qualifying scores, even if only one MEAP score is deficient. For example, a student takes all four MEAP tests and receives qualifying scores on all subjects except Reading. If the student now wishes to take the WorkKeys tests, the student must take all four WorkKeys elements, not just the "Reading for Information" element.

The Merit Award Board approved the use of the following WorkKeys Assessments for the Class of 2002 and after.  (WorkKeys scores run low to high.  For example, if a score of 5 is required, a score of 4 would be insufficient.)

• Reading for Information test (a score of 5)
• Applied Mathematics test (a score of 5)
• Locating Information test (a score of 4)
• Writing test (a score of 3)
• Teamwork test - Not required

What is WorkKeys?

WorkKeys focuses on problem solving, communication and teamwork. The questions resemble problems found in the everyday work world rather than in the world of academia. More information about WorkKeys is available at www.act.org/workkeys. Sample questions are available at www.act.org/workkeys/assess/math/sample6.html. You may reach them by calling toll-free 1-800-967-5539, or via Email at WorkKeys@ACT.org.

When/Where Can I Take the WorkKeys?

A student may take the ACT WorkKeys any time and as many times as they wish at an ACT-approved community college WorkKeys Service Center. These test centers (at community colleges across the state) have the ability to administer and score the WorkKeys tests. List of approved test centers.

WorkKeys is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc.