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.
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Current Assessment Administration
- List of Important Dates
Excel, pdf, Google Calendars
- Safe Testing Planning Template
- Safe Testing Planning Guide
- Remote Testing Option for 2020-2021
- Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments Test Administrator Manual, 2020-2021 (Updated 2/9/21)
- Grade 1 Online Test Directions, 2020-2021
- Grade 2 Online Test Directions, 2020-2021
- Grade K Online Test Directions, 2020-2021
- 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
- District and Building Coordinator Early Literacy and Mathematics Training for Online Testing
- Test Coordinator Resources
- List of Important Dates, Test Administration Manuals, Student Support and Accommodations, Assessment Security and more Resouces for all State Assessments on one page.
- Assessment Coordinator Training Guide
- Assessment Committee Participation Application
Parent Resources
- Parent Teacher Conference Guide
- 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
