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The online Sample Item Sets are a select group of test items in ELA, mathematics, science, and social studies that encompass different item types, such as multiple choice, constructed response, and various kinds of technology-enhanced items. The sets provide students, teachers, and parents practice in solving grade-level and content-specific test items aligned to Michigan's academic content standards.
There are two ways to get to the online Sample Item Sets:
1) Anyone can access the Sample Item Sets using the Chrome browser
2) Schools that have installed the updated INSIGHT software can access the Sample Item Sets by opening INSIGHT.
The directions to access the sample items are the same for both methods:
a) M-STEP is on the left side;
b) Select "Online Tools Training"
c) Select "Sample Item Sets"
d) Select the grade
e) Select the content area
f) Login with the Username and Password provided on the login screen
