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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
What's New
- M-STEP Passage-Based Writing Condition Codes
- Guide to State Assessments 2018-2019
- Guide to Reports Training Video
- 2018 M-STEP Reports Powerpoint Presentation
- Spring 2019 Testing Schedule for Summative Assessments
- Spring 2018 State Assessment Results Reporting Communication Toolkit for Fall 2018
- Interpretive Guide to M-STEP Reports, 2018
- Target Analysis Report Training Materials
- Performance Level Scale Score Ranges, 2018
Current Assessment Administration
- Watch for additional 2018/19 documentation starting in December 2018
- Guide to State Assessments 2018-2019
- Spring 2019 Testing Schedule for Summative Assessments
- Test Administration Manual, Spring 2019 (Coming Soon)
- List of Important Dates, Spring 2019 (Coming Soon)
- Testing Policy for Recently Arrived, First Year English-Learner Students
- MDE-Approved INSIGHT Tools Poster
- Assessment Integrity Guide
- Graph Paper, Grades 6-8 M-STEP
- Scratch Paper Policy, M-STEP
- Calculator Policy, M-STEP
- Security Compliance Form
- eDIRECT Support and Documentation
- Once on eDIRECT site, click on All Applications at the top left, then General Information,
then Documents or Test Tutorials.
- Once on eDIRECT site, click on All Applications at the top left, then General Information,
- Spring 2018 Document Archive
Student Supports and Accommodations
- Text to Speech and Read-Aloud Decision Guidelines for M-STEP
- Supports and Accommodations Frequently Asked Questions 2018
- Braille Assessment plan
- Print-to-Braille Page Correspondence, M-STEP
- Student Supports and Accommodations Table, M-STEP, MI-Access, SAT, WorkKeys and WIDA
- Supports and Accommodations Guidance Document for M-STEP, MI-Access, and WIDA
- M-STEP Multiplication Table
- Recording and Tracking Resources
- English Learners (EL) Supports
- Scribing Protocol for the M-STEP, MI-ACCESS, SAT, ACT, and WIDA Assessments
- M-STEP Math and English Language Arts (ELA) Read-Aloud Guidelines
Content Specific Information
- Science Grades 5, 8, and 11 Annotated Sample Items
- 2018 ELA M-STEP Text Dependent Analysis Rubric
- ELA Sample Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA) Essay Prompts
- ELA Sample Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA) Prompts and Student Essay Scores
- ELA and Mathematics Blueprints, Spring 2018
- ELA M-STEP Test Overview
- 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
- Computer Adaptive Test Training Videos for ELA and Math
- Test Administration Training Videos and Powerpoints - M-STEP
- New Test Coordinator Resources
- 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
- M-STEP Passage-Based Writing Condition Codes
- Guide to Reports Training Video
- 2018 M-STEP Reports Powerpoint Presentation
- Reports Video Training Modules
- Interpretive Guide to M-STEP Reports, 2018
- Target Analysis Report Training Materials
- Performance Level Scale Score Ranges, 2018
- Preliminary Report Guide, Spring 2018
- Information on Student Growth in Michigan
- Claim Performance Indicator Clarification
- M-STEP and MME Performance Level (PL) Descriptors
- Dynamic Score Reporting Site User Guide
- Reporting Archive - M-STEP
General Information
- Michigan State Assessment System for 2018-19
- Benchmark Reimbursements, Section 104d Assessment Reimbursement Grant
- State Assessment in Michigan What It Is, What It Means, What It Offers Presentation
- Spring 2018 State Assessment Results Reporting Communication Toolkit for Fall 2018
- Michigan's Education Assessment System: What It Is, What It Means, And What It Offers
Provides an overview of state assessments including M-STEP and MME, why they are given and why they are important.
- M-STEP Video Featuring Computer Adaptive Testing - Spring 2017
- Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) Information
- Secure Site Support Documents
- Sample Online Schedules
- Sample schedules from districts around the state provided by MASSP
- Michigan Arts Education Instruction and Assessment Project
- Spotlight Newsletter
- Contact Us
Parent/Student Information
- 2018 M-STEP Reports Powerpoint Presentation
- What Parents Should Know About Assessments - includes valuable resources
- Superintendent Whiston Parent Letter on 2017-18 M-STEP and MME
(English, Spanish, and Arabic versions available)
- Michigan's Education Assessment System: What It Is, What It Means, And What It Offers
Provides an overview of state assessments including M-STEP and MME, why they are given and why they are important.
- Parent Guide to State Assessments in Michigan - National PTA
- Student Testing, What Parents Can Do to Help Students Prepare
- Parent/Student Video: Spring 2018 M-STEP Video
This video outlines our 21st Century M-STEP Computer Adaptive Test given to students 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: 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 - 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
