Michigan Merit Examination MME

The Michigan Merit Exam (MME) assesses students in grade 11 and eligible students in grade 12 based on Michigan high school standards. The MME is administered each spring, and consists of three components:

• College Board SAT® with Essay Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math
• ACT® WorkKeys® job skills assessment Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents
• M-STEP Science and Social Studies

 What's New

• MiLearn: Expanding Access to State Assessment Results

  SAT (College Entrance Assessment)

• SAT Suites Manuals, Handbooks, and Guides
• Managing the Floating Accessibility Menu Guidance Document
  • Instructions for Temporarily Disabling the Kiosk Floating Accessibility Menu
• State Implementation Support Specialists, College Board, Spring 2025
• SAT Suite Approved Word-to-Word Glossaries for SAT and PSAT 
• MDE Guidance for Parental/Guardian Opt-Out Form for Optional Information Provided
• Parental/Guardian Opt-Out Form for Optional Student Information
  • Spanish Translation
  • Arabic Translation
•  SAT Suite Newsletter for SAT with Essay, PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10
• K-12 Educator Brief, The College and Career Readiness Benchmarks for the SAT Suite of Assessments 

ACT WorkKeys (Work Skills Assessment)

• ACT Manage Participation Guide for Spring 2025 
• ACT WorkKeys Administration Manual - Standard Time, Spring 2025 
• ACT WorkKeys Administration Manual - Accommodations, Spring 2025 
• ACT Test Coordinator Information Manual, Spring 2025 
• Accessibility Supports Guide for ACT WorkKeys
• ACT Testing: Michigan Webpage
• Understanding WorkKeys Scores

M-STEP Grade 11 Science and Social Studies

• M-STEP Webpage
• M-STEP Incident Reporting
• DRC INSIGHT Portal

General Information

• Incident/Irregularity Reporting Plan and Procedure
• Accountability Data Reporting Best Practices 
        Data reporting guide for trouble-free accountability; updated 1/4/2022.
• Who Must/Can Take the MME? 
• List of Important Dates 
• Guide to State Assessments 2024-2025
• Assessment Integrity Guide
• Electronic Device Policy
• High School Grade Assignment for Accountability Calculations FAQ 
• SAT Suite of Assessments Technical Manual
• SAT Suite of Assessments Technical Manual Supplement
• Michigan Merit Examination and State Aid 
• Security Compliance Form 
• Every Student Succeeds ACT (ESSA)
• Spotlight Newsletter

Student Supports and Accommodations

• Supports and Accommodations Guidance Document for M-STEP, MI-Access, WIDA, PSAT, SAT, and ACT WorkKeys   
• Supports and Accommodations Plans and Procedures
• College Board-Approved Word-to-Word Glossaries for the SAT Suite of Assessments 
• College Board Accommodations and Supports Handbook, 2025
• Recording and Tracking Resources

Assessment Training and Resources for Educators

• Spring 2025 Webinars for the MDE-Provided SAT with Essay and PSAT Assessments
• MME, PSAT, Grade 8 Test Administration Training
• SAT Suite Question Bank (SSQB) FAQ 
• Assessment Security Training Information
• Assessment Coordinator Training Guide
• Student Supports and Accommodations Webinar Links & PowerPoints, Spring 2022
• Secure Site Training Documentation

Reporting

• Understanding SAT with Essay Scores for Educators
• SAT with Essay Performance Level Information
• MiLearn: Expanding Access to State Assessment Results
• Interpretive Guide to MME Reports, 2024 
• Student Growth in School Accountability
• Public Reports and Data Files for State Assessments
• MiLearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site Educator User Guide 
• Dynamic Score Reporting Site User Guide
• The College and Career Readiness Benchmarks for SAT Suite of Assessments 
• SAT Suite of Assessments - Score Reporting 
• My Score Reports - Student SAT Reporting Portal

Parent/Student Information

• State Superintendent Letter to Parents Regarding State Assessments
• SAT With Essay Understanding Scores for Students and Families
• ACT WorkKeys Parent and Student Resources
• SAT with Essay Performance Level Information
• Michigan State Assessment Parent Report Video
• College Board Accommodations Brochure for Parents 
• MME - How to Read Your Child's Score Report for Grade 11, English
  • Spanish Translation
  • Arabic Translation
• Michigan's Education Assessment System: What It Is, What It Means, And What It Offers Flyer
  • Spanish Translation
• Connect with Colleges: Student Search Service 
• MiLearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site Parent User Guide
• MiLearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site Student User Guide
• Parent Teacher Conference Guide
• MiLearn Informational Flyer 
        View your child's score reports directly from your local Student Information System
• What Parents Should Know About Assessments - includes valuable resources 
• Student Testing, What Parents Can Do to Help Students Prepare 
• M-STEP/MME Parent Report Video
       How to read and interpret student scores on their parent report. 
• ACT WorkKeys National Career Certificate (NCRC)
• SAT Free Practice and Personalized Study
        At Khan Academy, you can access thousands of questions approved by the College Board, take four official SAT practice tests, and create personalized study plans based on your results.
• Michigan Academic Standards