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
Current Assessment Administration
- Grade 8 List of Important Dates, Spring 2021
- M-STEP List of Important Dates, Spring 2021
- Summative Testing Schedule, 2021
- Guide to State Assessments 2020-2021
Updated 1/9/2020
- Accountability Best Practices: Data Reporting Guide for Trouble-free Accountability
- M-STEP Paper/Pencil Directions and Online Test Directions and Manual
- Test Administration Manual, Spring 2020
- Excel File of Important Dates for All Spring 2020 Assessments
- MME/PSAT and Grade 8 Assessment Trainings, Spring 2020
- Passage-Based Writing Field Test, Test Administration Guide 2020
- Assessment Integrity Guide
- Writing Skills Field Test Practice for Students
- Incident Reporting Guide, Spring 2020 - Coming Soon
- MDE-Approved INSIGHT Tools Poster
- Security Compliance Form
- Scratch Paper Policy, M-STEP
- Graph Paper, Grades 6-8 M-STEP
- Calculator Policy, Mathematics M-STEP
- DRC INSIGHT Portal (formerly eDIRECT)
Student Supports and Accommodations
- 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
- M-STEP Guide for Teachers of Students Who Are Visually Impaired
- 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 Prompts
- ELA Sample Passage-based Writing (PBW) Prompts and Student Essay Scores
- ELA and Mathematics Blueprints
- 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
Assessment Training and Resources for Educators
- Test Administration Training Videos and Powerpoints - 2020 M-STEP
- Test Administrator Toolkit for Building Coordinators
- Assessment Security Training Information
- Test Coordinator Resources
- Important Dates, Test Administration Manuals, and other documents in one location for all state assessments.
- 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
- 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
- 2019 Interpretive Guide to M-STEP Reports
- Interpretive Guide to Reports Training Video, 2019
- 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
- 3-Year OEAA Calendar for Michigan's Statewide Summative Assessments 2019-2021
- Waiver Request for Science Assessment
- 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
- M-STEP Technical Reports, 2017-2019
- Contact Us
Parent/Student Information
- State Superintendent Message to Families/Guardians
- Sample Parent Report, 2019
- Parent User Guide - MILearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site
- Student User Guide - MILearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site
- Parent Teacher Conference Guide
- Starting Smarter Informational Flyer
- MiLearn Informational Flyer
View your child's score reports directly from your local Student Information System
- Michigan State Assessment System for 2019-20
- 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
- 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
