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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What's New
- Overview of Michigan's Approved Accountability Waiver for the 2020-21 School Year
Following the actions taken by the US Department of Education on Michigan's waivers, this document provides clarifications on Michigan's assessment and accountability requirements for the 2020-21 school year.
- Michigan Receives Federal Waiver to School Accountability Requirements for 2020-2021
The federal requirements for school accountability in Michigan have been waived for the 2020-21 school year due to the disruption of instruction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Spring 2021 COVID-19 Communications for Assessments
Current Assessment Administration
- Summative Assessment Flexibilities, Spring 2021
- Summative Assessments Frequently Asked Questions, Spring 2021
- List of Important Dates
Excel, pdf, Google Calendars
- Safe Testing Planning Template
- Safe Testing Planning Guide
- Test Administration Manual, Spring 2021 (Updated 4/13/21)
- Incident Reporting Guide, Spring 2021 (Updated 4/1/21)
- Accountability Data Reporting Best Practices
Data reporting guide for trouble-free accountability; updated 11/16/2020.
- Guide to State Assessments 2020-2021 (Updated 4/12/21)
- 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
- Scratch Paper Policy, M-STEP
- Calculator Policy, Mathematics M-STEP
- Security Compliance Form
- Graph Paper, Grades 6-8 M-STEP
- DRC INSIGHT Portal (formerly eDIRECT)
Student Supports and Accommodations
- M-STEP Guide for Teachers of Students Who Are Visually Impaired
- M-STEP Guide for Teachers of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing
- M-STEP Guide for Teachers of Students Who Are English Learners
- Student Supports and Accommodations FAQ
- Supports and Accommodations Guidance Document for M-STEP, MI-Access, WIDA, PSAT, SAT, and ACT WorkKeys
- 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
- 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 4/7/21)
- 2019 Interpretive Guide to M-STEP Reports
- Interpretive Guide to Reports Training Video, 2019
- M-STEP Passage-Based Writing Condition Codes
- Performance Level Scale Score Ranges, 2019
- Target Analysis Report Training Materials
- Claim Performance Indicator Clarification
- M-STEP and MME Performance Level (PL) Descriptors
- Reporting Archive - M-STEP
General Information
Parent/Student Information
- Guides to Parent Reports
- Michigan's Education Assessment System: What It Is, What It Means, And What It Offers Flyer
- State Superintendent Message to Families/Guardians
- Sample Parent Report, 2019
- Student User Guide - MILearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site
- Parent User Guide - MILearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site
- MiLearn Informational Flyer
View your child's score reports directly from your local Student Information System
- Starting Smarter Informational Flyer
- Parent Teacher Conference Guide
- 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: 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/MME Parent Report Video
How to read and interpret student scores on their parent report.
- 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
