Early Literacy and Mathematics
Benchmark Assessments (K-2)The Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments for grades K-2 are fully aligned to Michigan's Academic Standards and may be used as one measure of student growth. The assessments were developed in cooperation with Michigan Educators beginning with item writing and continuing through field-test data review. The benchmark assessments currently offered by Michigan are for students in Kindergarten, first grade and second grade in both English language arts (ELA) and mathematics.
Current Assessment Administration
- 2018-2019 K-2 Testing Schedule
- Test Administration Manual, Spring 2018
- Off-Site Test Administration Request - Spring 2018
- Spring 2018 ELMBA Important Dates
- Guide to State Assessments 2017-2018
- Kindergarten, Online Administration Directions - Spring 2018
- Grade 1, Online Administration Directions - Spring 2018
- Grade 2, Online Administration Directions - Spring 2018
- Important Dates - Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments - Fall 2017
- Test Administrator Checklist of Required Online Tasks and Activities
- District Coordinator Checklist of Required Online Tasks and Activities
- Supports and Accommodations Table and Resources for Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments (K-2)
- Assessment Integrity Guide
- Security Compliance Form
- eDIRECT Support and Documentation
- Once on eDIRECT site, click on All Applications at the top left, then General Information,
then Documents or Test Tutorials.
- Once on eDIRECT site, click on All Applications at the top left, then General Information,
Early Literacy and Mathematics Resources
- 18-19 Approved Initial Assessment List
- 18-19 Approved Extensive Assessment List
- Michigan Online Assessment Student Video Tutorials (DRCs eDIRECT)
- Online Practice for K-2 ELA and Mathematics (DRCs INSIGHT)
The link must be opened in Google Chrome.
- K-2 Technology Enhanced Interaction Samples
- K-2 Resources to Support Tech Literacy in Young Students
Reporting
- 2017 Guide to Reports
- This Guide to Reports can be used for 2016/17 school year and fall 2017 Early Literacy and Mathematics assessments. It will be updated for spring 2018.
- How to Access and Navigate Michigan's Dynamic Score Reporting Site
General Information
- New Test Coordinator Resources
- Michigan's Requirements for Assessing Learners in Early Elementary Grades
- What it is, What it Means, What it Offers - Michigan Early Literacy and Mathematics Bench Mark
- Technology Coordinator Training for Spring M-STEP, MI-Access, and Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmarks
- Updated Guidance on Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments
- Third-Grade Reading Law Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- New Administrator and Coordinator Primer
- 2016/2017 Student Assessment and Accountability Webcast Link and PowerPoint Files
- Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments Video: Spring 2018
- Assessment Committee Participation Application
- Michigan Academic Standards
- Spotlight Newsletter
- Contact Us
