Michigan Educational Assessment Program MEAP Purpose The Michigan

Michigan Educational Assessment Program MEAP

Purpose The Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) is Michigan’s general assessment. Fall 2010 2

Purpose The Michigan Curriculum Framework defines what students should know and be able to do through specific Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs). Fall 2010 3

Purpose For example, in geometry fourth graders are expected to be able to “recognize plane figures that have line symmetry”. Fall 2010 4

Purpose The Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests assess students’ progress toward the achievement of these GLCEs. Fall 2010 5

Purpose MEAP tests provide a common denominator in the state to measure how students are achieving on the same skills and knowledge. Fall 2010 6

Purpose MEAP tests, developed by the Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability (OEAA), have been shown to be sound, reliable and valid measures of academic achievement. Fall 2010 7

Purpose Schools and school districts use these assessments to: 1. Consider how students’ achievement has improved over time. Fall 2010 8

Purpose 2. Assess how policy and curriculum changes affect student learning. Fall 2010 9

Purpose 3. Target students for unique learning opportunities or special help. Fall 2010 10

Leadership In addition to the OEAA staff and advisory committees, district and school MEAP coordinators take a leadership role within their communities. Fall 2010 11

Subject Areas and Grade Levels The federal law, No Child Left Behind, requires testing in specific subject areas and grades. Fall 2010 12

Subject Areas and Grade Levels Math Reading Writing Science Social Studies Fall 2010 3 4 5 6 X X X 7 8 9 X X X X 13

MEAP Test Window MEAP tests begin the second week of October and continue through the month. Subject area tests are administered on the same day across the state Fall 2010 14

Schedule Fall 2010 15

MEAP Test Formats MEAP tests are intended to assess those GLCEs which can be assessed using a paper and pencil format. Fall 2010 16

MEAP Test Formats Question types include: Multiple choice questions Constructed responses Short answer Extended essays Fall 2010 17

MEAP Test Formats Tests are student paced and untimed. Fall 2010 18

Materials Student test booklets Fall 2010 19

Materials Answer documents Fall 2010 20

Materials Test manuals by grade Fall 2010 21

Materials rd 3 grade students use a combined test booklet and answer document Fall 2010 22

Materials Other materials, such as School/Grade Header sheets and mailing labels used to return test materials, are provided to facilitate test coordinators’ duties. Fall 2010 23

Accommodations MEAP tests are designed to be appropriate for most students. A small percentage of students may need additional accommodations to participate. Fall 2010 24

Accommodations Students with disabilities English language learners Students with a Section 504 plan Fall 2010 25

Accommodations Specific guidelines for providing accommodations are found in the Revised Accommodations Summary Table (Fall 2009) Fall 2010 26

Accommodation Formats Braille Audio CD Video DVD in English, Spanish and Arabic Enlarged Print Reader Script Fall 2010 27

Accommodations must not change the construct being measured so some accommodations are unavailable in certain subject areas. Fall 2010 28

Universal Accommodations These accommodations are available for all students. Example: A small group test administration setting, when necessary Fall 2010 29

Reporting Test Results Students’ results are provided to parents, teachers, schools and school districts. Fall 2010 30

Reporting Test Results Student results are reported using scale scores and categories of achievement called Performance Levels. Fall 2010 31

Performance Levels Level 1 - Advanced Level 2 - Proficient Level 3 - Partially Proficient Level 4 - Not Proficient Fall 2010 32

Reporting to Parents/Guardians Results by subject area with brief descriptions of what the student knows and is able to do. Fall 2010 33

Reporting to Parents/Guardians Growth in reading and mathematics from the previous year is reported for 4 -8 th graders. Fall 2010 34

Reporting School Results Achievement summaries Item analyses Class rosters Individual student reports A label with results for each student’s permanent record Fall 2010 35

Reporting Demographic Results Gender Ethnicity Students with disabilities English language learners Economically disadvantaged learners Fall 2010 36

Reporting District Results School districts, county intermediate school districts, and the state receive results reports similar to those provided to schools. Fall 2010 37

Integrity The OEAA maintains a high standard for test development, test administration and test results reporting. Fall 2010 38

Integrity Ensure results are fair, consistent and accurate for everyone Test administration manuals and the Assessment Integrity Guide helps educators Fall 2010 39

Integrity Fall 2010 40 40

Assessment Integrity Guide Policies and procedures to ensure fairness Roles and responsibilities for school personnel Investigation timelines and procedures Fall 2010 41

Integrity Emergency tests are developed each year should schools experience a misadminstration or irregularity in testing procedures. Fall 2010 42

Expertise The OEAA involves broad groups of educators and community members in addition to the following committees: Bias and Sensitivity Committee (fairness to all student groups) Fall 2010 43

Expertise Content Advisory Committees (subject area experts) OEAA Advisory Committee Technical Advisory Committee (measurement and psychometric experts) Fall 2010 44

Web Sites OEAA Secure Site (School and school district staff utilize this site to enter information and retrieve reports. ) Fall 2010 45

Web sites www. michigan. gov/meap Critical information for schools and the public is posted to this web site including test manuals, calendars, time lines, policies, etc. Fall 2010 46

Web Sites www. mistreamnet. org MEAP teleconference is archived with Power Point slides for future reference Fall 2010 47

New for Fall 2010 Writing tests for grades 4 and 7 Narrative and informational prompts MEAP-Access Eligibility bubble Field tested items have new formats Fall 2010 48

New for Fall 2010 Mathematics tests incorporate supports, such as, rulers, that were previously sent on overlays Make-up days were added to the schedule on Fridays for flexibility Fall 2010 49

New for Fall 2010 Braille versions of the tests are ordered through the call center MEAP web site has teacher and coordinator resources Fall 2010 50

Conclusion MEAP tests provide information to parents, schools and the community about the educational progress of students. Fall 2010 51

Contact Information Sandra Spencer MEAP Project Manager 517 -335 -1394 spencers 1@michigan. gov Fall 2010 52