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
- Remote Testing Option for 2020-2021
- Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments Test Administrator Manual, 2020-2021
- Updated 9/8/2020
- Grade 1 Online Test Directions, 2020-2021
- Grade K Online Test Directions, 2020-2021
- Grade 2 Online Test Directions, 2020-2021
- Important Dates and Resources, 2020-20201
- Assessment Integrity Guide
- Supports and Accommodations Table and Resources for Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments (K-2)
- Security Compliance Form
- DRC INSIGHT Portal (formerly eDIRECT)
Assessment Training and Resources for Educators
- Test Coordinator Resources
- Important Dates, Test Administration Manuals, and other documents in one location for all state assessments.
- Assessment Coordinator Training Guide
- Assessment Committee Participation Application
Parent Resources
- Parent Teacher Conference Guide
- Michigan State Assessment System for 2019-20
- Michigan's Requirements for Assessing Learners in Early Elementary Grades
- What it is, What it Means, What it Offers - Michigan Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark
- Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments Video
- Online Practice for K-2 ELA and Mathematics (DRCs INSIGHT)
- Michigan Academic Standards
