In accordance with the revised school code, summative assessments for English language arts (ELA) and mathematics shall be administered to all public school pupils in grades 3-11. The Michigan Department of Education has chosen to administer the College Board’s PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 to students in grades 8, 9, and 10 to fulfill this requirement. The PSAT must be taken on the scheduled state testing day. The PSAT 8/9 for students in grade 9 and the PSAT 10 for students in grade 10 are not currently included in Michigan's accountability system.
The PSAT 8/9 replaced the M-STEP ELA and Mathematics assessment in grade 8 and is included in Michigan's accountability system along with the grade 8 M-STEP science and social studies.
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What's New
- Summative Assessment Flexibilities, Spring 2021
- Summative Assessments Frequently Asked Questions, Spring 2021
- Michigan Denied Request to Waive Federal Requirement to Administer State Summative Assessments in Spring 2021
The federal requirement to administer state summative asssessments in Michigan for Spring 2021 have not been waived despite the disruption of instruction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 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
- College Board Test Book Usage and Return Information, Spring 2021
- List of Important Dates
Excel, pdf, Google Calendars
- Safe Testing Planning Template
- Safe Testing Planning Guide
- SAT, PSAT 10, PSAT 8/9, ACT WorkKeys Contingency Dates & Flexibility Options, Spring 2021 (Updated 4/15/21)
- SAT Suite of Assessments Participation in College Planning Options Consent Form
- Preparing for Test Day Webinar - SAT, PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 Video
- PSAT 8/9 Coordinator Manual, Spring 2021
- PSAT 10 Coordinator Manual, Spring 2021
- College Board Testing Materials Diagram
- SAT, PSAT 10, PSAT 8/9 Implementation Webinar
- Coordinator Implementation Handbook, 2021
- Guide to State Assessments 2020-2021 (Updated 4/12/21)
- Assessment Integrity Guide
- SAT and PSAT Assessment Timing Organizer
- Security Compliance Form
- College Board Testing: Michigan Webpage
Student Supports and Accommodations
- College Board Accommodations and Supports Webinar, Spring 2021
- College Board Accommodations and Supports Handbook, 2020/2021
- College Board-Approved Word-to-Word Glossaries for SAT and PSAT
- Translated Test Directions for PSAT 10
- Translated Test Directions for PSAT 8/9
- Student Supports and Accommodations FAQ
- Supports and Accommodations Guidance Document for M-STEP, MI-Access, WIDA, PSAT, SAT, and ACT WorkKeys
- PSAT 8/9 Accommodations for Eighth Grade
Assessment Training and Resources for Educators
General Information
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 (Updated 4/7/21)
- Grade 8 Performance Level Scale Score Ranges
- PSAT 10 Understanding Scores
- PSAT 8/9 Understanding Scores
Parent/Student Information
- Michigan's Education Assessment System: What It Is, What It Means, And What It Offers Flyer
- Connect with Colleges: Student Search Service
- State Superintendent Message to Families/Guardians
- 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
- Parent Teacher Conference Guide
- Understanding PSAT 8/9 Results for Parents
- Understanding PSAT 10 Results for Parents
- What Parents Should Know About Assessments - includes valuable resources
- 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
- Michigan Academic Standards
