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The M-STEP is a 21st Century online test given for the first time in the Spring of 2015. It is designed to gauge how well students are mastering state standards. These standards, developed for educators by educators, broadly outline what students should know and be able to do in order to be prepared to enter the workplace, career education training, and college. M-STEP results, when combined with classroom work, report cards, local district assessments and other tools, offer a comprehensive view of student progress and achievement. For additional information, click State Assessment in Michigan: What it is, What it means - And What it Offers
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What's New
Current Assessment Administration
- Writing Skills Field Test Practice for Students
- Summative Testing Schedule, Spring 2020
- Incident Reporting Guide, Spring 2019
- Communication Toolkit: Fall 2019 State Assessment Reporting Results
To assist and support schools in their student, parent, and community conversations about assessments
- Online and Paper/Pencil Test Directions, 2019
- Test Administration Manual, Spring 2019
- 2019 MME/PSAT and Grade 8 Assessment Trainings
- M-STEP List of Important Dates, Spring 2019
- Grade 8 List of Important Dates, Spring 2019
- MDE-Approved INSIGHT Tools Poster
- Accountability Best Practices: Data Reporting Guide for Trouble-free Accountability 2018-19
- Assessment Integrity Guide
- Graph Paper, Grades 6-8 M-STEP
- Scratch Paper Policy, M-STEP - Updated for Spring 2019
- Security Compliance Form
- Calculator Policy, Mathematics M-STEP
- DRC INSIGHT Portal (formerly eDIRECT)
- Spring 2018 Document Archive
Content Specific Information
- Science Grades 5, 8, and 11 Annotated Sample Items
- ELA M-STEP Passage-based Writing Prompt Rubric
- ELA Sample Passage-based Writing (PBW) Prompts and Student Essay Scores
- ELA Sample Passage-based Writing Prompts
- ELA and Mathematics Blueprints, Spring 2018
- M-STEP Test Overview Training Videos
- M-STEP ELA Construct Relevant Vocabulary for English Language Arts and Literacy
- ELA Crosswalks: Claims, Targets, and Standards
- Michigan K-12 Science Standards Assessment Update Webinar
- Math Crosswalks: Claims, Targets, and Standards
- Online Practice for M-STEP ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies
Answer Keys for Mathematics, ELA, Science, and Social Studies included
- Paper/Pencil Sample Item Sets
Professional Development
- Assessment Administrators Resources
- Important Dates, Test Administration Manuals, and other documents in one location for all state assessments.
- Assessment Coordinator Training Guide
- August 2018 State Assessment Webinar Questions and Answers
- Computer Adaptive Test Training Videos for ELA and Math
- Test Administration Training Videos and Powerpoints - M-STEP
- Classroom Resources
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Performance Tasks and Rubrics for teacher-use in the classroom unrelated to test content on the M-STEP
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- Assessment Security Training Information
- Student Supports and Accommodations Webinar Links & Powerpoints
- New Administrator and Coordinator Primer
- Assessment Committee Participation Application
- Secure Site Training Documentation
Reporting
- Grade 8 Testing Interpretive Guide to Reports
- Dynamic Score Reporting Site User Guide
- 2019 Interpretive Guide to M-STEP Reports
- Interpretive Guide to Reports Training Video, 2019
- Communication Toolkit: Fall 2019 State Assessment Reporting Results
To assist and support schools in their student, parent, and community conversations about assessments
- M-STEP Passage-Based Writing Condition Codes
- Target Analysis Report Training Materials
- Performance Level Scale Score Ranges, 2019
- Student Growth Resources
- Claim Performance Indicator Clarification
- M-STEP and MME Performance Level (PL) Descriptors
- Reporting Archive - M-STEP
General Information
- 2018 M-STEP Technical Report
- 2017 M-STEP Technical Report
- 3-Year OEAA Calendar for Michigan's Statewide Summative Assessments 2019-2021
- Waiver Request for Science Assessment
- Michigan State Assessment System for 2018-19
- Benchmark Reimbursements, Section 104d Assessment Reimbursement Grant
- Michigan's Education Assessment System: What It Is, What It Means, And What It Offers Flyer
- Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) Information
- Secure Site Support Documents
- Michigan Arts Education Instruction and Assessment Project
- Spotlight Newsletter
- Contact Us
Parent/Student Information
- Parent User Guide - MILearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site
- Student User Guide - MILearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site
- Parent Teacher Conference Guide
- MiLearn Informational Flyer
View your child's score reports directly from your local Student Information System
- Starting Smarter Informational Flyer
- M-STEP with Computer Adaptive Testing Video
Explains the M-STEP state assessment, what it measures, how it is given and how computer adaptive tests work
- Parent Letter for Spring 2019 State Assessments
- What Parents Should Know About Assessments - includes valuable resources
- Michigan's Education Assessment System: What It Is, What It Means, And What It Offers Flyer
- 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.
- M-STEP: What can students expect? Video
This video provides an overview of what students can expect including types of questions when taking the M-STEP assessment administered in grades 3-8 and 11.
- M-STEP/PSAT - How to Read Your Child's Score Report for Grades 3-8
- MME - How to Read Your Child's Score Report for Grade 11
- Collaborating for Success - Parent Engagement Toolkit
- Online Practice for M-STEP ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies
Answer Keys for Mathematics, ELA, Science, and Social Studies included
- Paper/Pencil Sample Item Sets
- Michigan Academic Standards
