The Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, or M-STEP, a 21st Century computer-based assessment 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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Current Assessment Administration
- Accountability Data Reporting Best Practices
Data reporting guide for trouble-free accountability; updated 1/4/2022.
- Spring 2022 Pre-Identification of Students Overview Video
- List of Important Dates, Spring 2022
Excel, pdf, Google Calendars
- Guide to State Assessments 2021-2022
- 2021-2022 State Summative Assessments Testing Schedule
- Safe Testing Planning Guide
- Safe Testing Planning Template
- Test Administration Manual, Spring 2021 (Updated 4/13/21)
- Incident Reporting Guide, Spring 2021 (Updated 4/1/21)
- M-STEP Paper/Pencil Directions and Online Test Directions and Manual
- Assessment Integrity Guide
- Writing Skills Field Test Practice for Students
- MDE-Approved INSIGHT Tools Poster
- Calculator Policy, Mathematics M-STEP
- Scratch Paper Policy, M-STEP
- Graph Paper, Grades 6-8 M-STEP
- Security Compliance Form
- DRC INSIGHT Portal (formerly eDIRECT)
Student Supports and Accommodations
- Multiplication Table Guidance
- Supports and Accommodations Guidance Document for M-STEP, MI-Access, WIDA, PSAT, SAT, and ACT WorkKeys
Updated 1/12/2022
- M-STEP Guide for Teachers of Students Who Are English Learners
- M-STEP Guide for Teachers of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing
- M-STEP Guide for Teachers of Students Who Are Visually Impaired
- Student Supports and Accommodations FAQ
- Print-to-Braille Page Correspondence, M-STEP
- Recording and Tracking Resources
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 2021
- M-STEP Test Overview Training Videos
- M-STEP ELA Construct Relevant Vocabulary for English Language Arts and Literacy
- ELA Crosswalks: Claims, Targets, and Standards
- 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
Assessment Training and Resources for Educators
- Test Administration Training Videos and Powerpoints, 2021 M-STEP
- District and Building Coordinator M-STEP Training for Online Assessment
- 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.
- Test Administrator Toolkit for Building Coordinators
- Assessment Security Training Information
- Assessment Coordinator Training Guide
- Computer Adaptive Test Training Videos for ELA and Math
- 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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- Student Supports and Accommodations Webinar Links & PowerPoints
- Assessment Committee Participation Application
- Secure Site Training Documentation
Reporting
- 2021 Interpretive Guide to M-STEP Reports
- Preliminary Report Guide, Spring 2021 (Updated 6/14/21)
- Student Growth in School Accountability
- Public Reports and Data Files for State Assessments
- MiLearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site Educator User Guide
- Grade 8 Testing Interpretive Guide to Reports
- Dynamic Score Reporting Site User Guide (Updated 8/27/21)
- M-STEP Passage-Based Writing Condition Codes
- Performance Level Scale Score Ranges, 2021
- Target Analysis Report Training Materials
- Claim Performance Indicator Clarification
- Reporting Archive - M-STEP
General Information
Parent/Student Information
- Guides to Parent Reports
- How to Read your Child's Score Report Grade 8, English
- MME - How to Read Your Child's Score Report for Grade 11
- Michigan's Education Assessment System: What It Is, What It Means, And What It Offers Flyer
- Sample Parent Report, 2019
- Parent User Guide - MILearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site
- Student User Guide - MILearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site
- Starting Smarter Informational Flyer
- Parent Teacher Conference Guide
- MiLearn Informational Flyer
View your child's score reports directly from your local Student Information System
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
