Michigan Merit Examination MME Spring 2011 MME Preparation

Michigan Merit Examination (MME) Spring 2011 MME Preparation and Planning September 29, 2010 1 1

Welcome and Introductions Michigan Department of Education Jim Griffiths Martha Caswell ACT, Inc. Diane Weyer 2 2

Today’s Agenda n MME Overview n What’s new for Spring 2011 n Who tests in Spring 2011 n How to conduct a successful test administration n MME critical dates and schedule 3 3

Today’s Agenda, cont. Review of the school establishment process n Review of testing requirements (facilities & staffing) n Training workshops – what to expect, who must attend, who should attend n Students testing with accommodations n 4 4

Today’s Agenda, cont. Home-schooled students n Non-public school students n Helping students prepare for the MME n Sources of Information n Questions and Answers n 5 5

Questions during this videocast? n Email – answers@resa. net n Fax: 734 -334 -1857 6 6

MME Overview n Statewide high school assessment n Grade 11 – as of March 1 n 3 Parts: • ACT Plus Writing • Work. Keys components • Michigan components 7 7

MME Overview n Student Benefits: • Free college entrance exam • Free work skills certification eligibility 8 8

MME Overview n 3 Days of Testing • Day 1 – ACT Plus Writing • Day 2 – Work. Keys components • Day 3 – Michigan components 9 9

MME Overview n 3 Test Administrations • Initial Testing • Makeup Testing • Accommodated Testing 10 10

MME Test Dates n Initial Testing Spring 2011 • March 1: ACT Plus Writing • March 2: Work. Keys components • March 3: Michigan components 11 11

MME Test Dates n Makeup Testing Spring 2011 • March 15: ACT Plus Writing • March 16: Work. Keys components • March 17: Michigan components 12 12

MME Test Dates n Accommodations Spring 2011 • Day 1: • Day 2: • Day 3: March Testing Windows 1 – March 15 2 – March 16 3 – March 17 13 13

MME Overview n Specific Requirements • Facilities • Staffing • Test Administration n Established as MME Test Center 14 14

MME Overview n Who must be established as an MME Test Center? • Each/every Michigan Public High School or PSA - required • Non-public High Schools recommended • Auxiliary Test Centers (3) 15 15

MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal n Establishment/Renewal Packets to arrive at high schools by September 7 • Sent to HS principals • Courtesy copy sent to District Assessment Coordinators 16 16

MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal n Review key documents • Standard Testing Requirements • School Schedule and Site Options for Administration of the 2011 Michigan Merit Examination 17 17

Key Documents, continued • Summary of Test Administration Policies • Qualifications and Responsibilities for Test Supervisors, Back-up Test Supervisors, and Test Accommodations Coordinators 18 18

MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal n Responsibility Principal of High School • Submit school information profile • Select/confirm key MME testing staff 19 19

MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal n Key MME Testing Staff – required in each high school • Test Supervisor (TS) • Back-up Test Supervisor (BU) • Test Accommodations Coordinator (TAC) 20 20

Required MME Testing Personnel n Test Supervisor • Responsible for all MME assessment activities • Responsible for all MME testing materials n Back-up Test Supervisor • Responsible to serve if Test Supervisor unable to do so • Will assist the Test Supervisor 21 21

Required MME Testing Personnel n Test Accommodations Coordinator • Assures that each student requiring accommodations applies for them • Coordinates all MME Accommodations Testing for your school 22 22

Relatives Participating in MME Testing Key MME Testing Staff have access to secure test materials prior to testing n Test Supervisor / Back-up Supervisor may not be related to any examinee taking the standard time MME in 2011 anywhere in Michigan. n TAC may not be related to any examinee approved for accommodated MME in 2011 anywhere in Michigan. n 23 23

Relatives Participating in MME Testing Relatives are defined as: • Children / Step-children • Grandchildren • Nieces / Nephews • Siblings • In-laws • Spouses • Persons under your guardianship 24 24

Athletic Coaches n For Accommodated Testing – may not serve as the Test Accommodations Coordinator if any student athletes test with accommodations. n For Standard Time and Accommodations testing – may not serve as a Room Supervisor – in any one-on-one situation where student athletes are testing. 25 25

MME Staffing • Room Supervisors and Proctors may not assist in a room where any relative is being tested 26 26

MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal n Principals school’s – select/confirm your • Test Supervisor, • Back-up Test Supervisor, and • Test Accommodations Coordinator 27 27

New for Spring 2011 MME n Online Profile Process • All non-public schools in Michigan 28 28

MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal n Online submission completed by September 17, 2010: • Principals – MME Appointment of Testing Staff & School Information form 29 29

MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal § Online submission starting September 20, 2010: • Test Supervisors - ACT State Testing 2011 Test Supervisor and Facilities Profile • Back-up Test Supervisors - ACT State Testing 2011 Back-up Test Supervisor Profile 30 30

MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal § Online submission starting September 20, 2010 continued: • Test Accommodations Coordinators ACT State Testing 2011 Test Accommodations Coordinator Profile 31 31

MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal § Registration for required MME Training Workshop § One half-day training session § November 1 - 4 32 32

Required MME Training Workshops – who must attend ALL new Test Supervisors, Back-up Test Supervisors, and Test Accommodations Coordinators are required to attend n ONLY for “Named” MME Test Staff n n Ideally, testing staff from each school will attend the same workshop session. 33 33

Required MME Training Workshops – who should attend n What if all staff members in your school have been trained previously? n Strongly recommend at least one key staff person from each school attend 34 34

Previously Trained MME Key Staff n New for 2011 • Webcast will be posted early November for viewing n Refresher of main topics n Reminder of policies and procedures 35 35

Continuing for Spring 2011 MME n Additional attendance requirements • Misadministration resulting in n Voided tests n Warning letter • School or district administrator 36 36

MME Training Workshops – what to expect n What will be covered: • Testing Requirements – before, during, and after testing • Procedures for Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 • Ordering materials • Return Information 37 37

MME Training Workshops– what to expect n What will be covered (continued): • Avoiding the Pitfalls • Testing with Accommodations • Local training for room supervisors and proctors • Changes for Spring 2011 MME • Question and Answer session 38 38

MME Training Workshops – what to expect n Arrive Early – All Attendees must sign -in n This Training is ONLY for TS, Back-up TS, Test Accommodations Coordinators, and District Assessment Coordinators 39 39

MME Training Workshops – what to expect n New for 2011 • Workshop materials sent to HS Principal mid-October to distribute to Key Staff n BRING PACKETS TO TRAINING n No materials available on-site 40 40

MME Training Workshops – what to expect n If your school staff does not participate in training – YOUR School will NOT be allowed to administer MME 41 41

Continuing for Spring 2011 MME n MME Remote Training Sites • Locations for 2011 MME training • Travel time/distance n AM or PM option – select locations 42 42

Training Dates and Locations n Monday, Nov 1 (am) – Kalamazoo Tuesday, Nov 2 (am) – Dearborn n Tuesday, Nov 2 (am) – Bay City n Tuesday, Nov 2 (pm) – Wayne RESA and Remote sites n Wednesday, Nov 3 (am & pm) – Novi n Thursday, Nov 4 (am) – Lansing n 43 43

MME Assessment Sites and Facilities n Same requirements for Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 n Preferred site is in a quiet wing of the high school n Off-site administration • Each site must request ACT approval by December 1, 2010 44 44

MME Assessment Sites and Facilities n Choice of testing rooms for standard time administration n Adequate writing surfaces n Seating arrangements (Applies Equally to Desks and Tables) n Freedom from distractions 45 45

Exceptions for Day 2 and Day 3 Only n Permitted ONLY if hardship situation • Students permitted in building or wing for instructional purposes only • Bells • Public Announcements 46 46

Who Takes MME in Spring 2011? n Grade 11 – All students • Only two exceptions: n student who is taking the MI-Access n Student retained/reclassified as Grade 11 who has previous valid MME scores in all subjects (Performance Level 1, 2, 3, or 4) 47 47

Who Takes MME in Spring 2011? n Grade 12 • Only eligible to test if: n First-time tester OR n Student who has an MME score of NA (not valid) in one or more subjects n Eligible students/parents must be offered opportunity to test 48 48

Who Takes MME in Spring 2011? n Grade 12 • Students not previously tested due to grade reclassification must test or school may face accountability consequences 49 49

MME Subject Score – Not Valid No scale score or Performance Level n Nonstandard accommodation n Did not meet attemptedness n Prohibited Behavior n Misadministration n Missing Test Form number 50 50

Helping Students Prepare for the MME n Assure that the high school’s curriculum is aligned to state standards and the high school content expectations n Assure that course content matches course titles 51 51

Helping Students Prepare for the MME n Encourage students to enroll in rigorous college preparatory classes (or equivalent ones that address the same content with similar rigor) 52 52

Helping Students Prepare for the MME n Help students participate in reasonable ACT prep activities n Practice taking a timed test 53 53

Helping Students Prepare for the MME n Become familiar with Work. Keys test formats • www. act. org • www. michigan. gov/mme 54 54

Helping to Prepare for MME n Focus on learning the skills defined in the high school content standards rather than just practicing test-taking skills 55 55

Home-schooled Students n Home-schooled students wishing to participate in the MME will test at their local public high school n Schedule student for pre-test session 56 56

Questions during this videocast? n Email – answers@resa. net n Fax: 734 -334 -1857 57 57

Non-Public School Students n Non-Public Schools are encouraged to participate in MME • Participation Model #1 – fully participate in all facets of MME to support your students and establish your school as an MME test site 58 58

Non-Public School Students, continued • Participation Model #2 n Students test at Auxiliary Test Center n Accommodated students test at your school - No accommodations testing at Auxiliary Test Centers 59 59

Non-Public School Students, continued • Participation Model #3 n Students test at Auxiliary Test Center only 60 60

Non-Public School Students, continued • Complete the appropriate test site establishment and testing staff forms online and return to ACT by October 8 61 61

Questions during this videocast? n Email – answers@resa. net n Fax: 734 -334 -1857 62 62

How to Conduct a Successful MME Test Administration n Become familiar with MME procedures and calendar n Assign responsibilities n Manage the test day schedule n Read all training materials and supervisor manuals 63 63

How to Conduct a Successful MME Test Administration, continued n DON’T wait until it’s too late n DON’T miss DUE DATES n Ask Questions – Don’t assume n STATE TESTING is NOT ACT National Testing 64 64

Now is the time… n Establish/renew all high schools as MME test centers by October 8 65 65

Now is the time… n Appoint and train key MME staff • Test Supervisor • Back-up Test Supervisor • Test Accommodations Coordinator n Register for MME Training by October 8 66 66

Spring 2011 MME Schedule Week of August 30 Test Site Renewal/Establishment Packets sent to high school principals; including Workshop information September 17 Test Site Renewal/Establishment forms due to ACT September 20 Staff submit profiles and register – October 8 online for Workshop Training 67 67

Spring 2011 MME Schedule September 29 MME Spring 2011 Briefing September 29 Accommodations Webcast (for TACs) October 8 Required MME Training registration completed 68 68

Spring 2011 MME Schedule November 1 -4 Required MME Staff Training November 2 Remote Broadcast Training December 1 Receipt deadline for applying for ACT-Approved Accommodations 69 69

Spring 2011 MME Schedule December 1 Off-site testing requests due to ACT January 11 All standard materials and accommodated materials for Day 2 and Day 3 ordered through the OEAA Secure Site Receipt deadline for ordering State-Allowed Accommodations January 14 70 70

New for Spring 2011 n Establishment/Renewal • Non-public schools online establishment • Checklist of Dates combined 71 71

New for Spring 2011 n Training Workshops • Previously Trained Abbreviated Training • Workshop training materials mailed to High School Principals n BRING PACKETS TO TRAINING 72 72

New for Spring 2011 n Day 1 – ACT • Race/Ethnicity on Day 1 Answer Folder n Day 2 – Work. Keys • Work. Keys Admin Codes n No January Webcast 73 73

New for Spring 2011 n Test Design • Day 3 Science n Reduced test time – 5 minutes • Day 3 Social Studies n Increased test time – 5 minutes n Separate secure shipments to Test Supervisor and Test Accommodations Coordinator 74 74

Questions during this videocast? n Email – answers@resa. net n Fax: 734 -334 -1857 75 75

For Questions and Comments n For more information on MME • www. michigan. gov/mme • 877 -560 -8378 • oeaa@michigan. gov 76 76

For Questions and Comments n For ACT and Work. Keys specific questions • ACT and Work. Keys State Testing (800) 553 -6244 x 2800 • ACT State Testing Accommodations (800) 553 -6244 x 1788 • mi. mme@act. org 77 77