OEAA Web Conference Series Michigan Educational Assessment Program

OEAA Web Conference Series Michigan Educational Assessment Program Fall 2011

Purpose The Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) is Michigan’s general assessment for students in third through ninth grade. The Bureau of Assessment and Accountability (BAA) is the office that is responsible for these tests. 2

Purpose The Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests assess students’ progress toward the achievement of the prior school year’s Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs). 9/30/2020 3

Purpose This means that a 6 th grade mathematics test assesses the achievement of the 5 th grade mathematics GLCEs. 9/30/2020 4

No Child Left Behind MEAP tests are developed in order to meet the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind legislation. Michigan specific legislation is addressed as tests are developed and results are reported to schools. 9/30/2020 5

Purpose MEAP tests provide a common denominator within the state to measure how students are achieving on the same skills and knowledge. These tests have been shown to be sound, reliable and valid measures of academic achievement. 9/30/2020 6

Schools’ Use of Results 1. Evaluate how students’ achievement has improved over time. 2. Assess how policy and curriculum changes affect student learning. 3. Target students for unique learning opportunities or special help. 9/30/2020 7

New Cut Scores The State Board of Education (SBE) has approved a proposal to realign test cut scores to ensure that all Michigan students are career- and college-ready. Results of the cut score study will be reported to the SBE in September. 9/30/2020 8

Subject Areas and Grade Levels Federal law, No Child Left Behind, requires testing in reading and mathematics (3 rd – 8 th grades) each year. In Michigan, science (5 th and 8 th grades), social studies (6 th and 9 th grades), and writing (4 th and 7 th grades) is assessed every three years. 9/30/2020 9

Subject Areas and Grade Levels Grade 3 4 5 6 7 Math X X X Reading X X X Writing X 9 X Science X Social Studies 9/30/2020 8 X X 10 X

Testing Schedule • MEAP determines the testing schedule in advance so that schools can plan their calendars. • Schools must adhere to the calendar dates for testing unless given prior written approval for a change from BAA. 9/30/2020 11

Schedule a Full Day BAA recommends that a full day of school be scheduled on each subject area initial test date in order to allow students the time they need to complete all parts of the test on this date. 9/30/2020 12

OCTOBER 2011 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 11 12 13 14 Reading Day 1 only Reading Day 2 only Writing Day 1 and Make-up Reading Day 1 or 2 or Writing Day 1 18 19 21 Make-up Reading Day 1 or 2 or Writing Day 1 Mathematics Writing Day 2 and Science Social Studies 20 Make-up any subject, as needed 24 Make-up any subject, as needed 25 Make-up any subject, as needed 26 Make-up any subject, as needed OCT 31 NOV 1 17 28 Make-up any subject, as needed. . . but NO TESTING AFTER TODAY! NOV 2 LAST DAY TO SHIP 9/30/2020 27 Make-up any subject, as needed 13 Late fees and other penalties may be assessed if you ship after November 2.

Resources for Schools BAA provides important resources for schools on the MEAP web site. www. michigan. gov/meap 9/30/2020 14

Resources for Schools Specific guidelines for using accommodations with special education students, Section 540 Plan students, and ELL instruction students are found in the Assessment Accommodation Summary Table (updated August 2011) 9/30/2020 15

Resources for Schools • Universal accommodations which may be used with all students are listed in the accommodations table also. 9/30/2020 16

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Resources for Schools The Assessment Integrity Guide provides guidelines for the certification of test administrators and proctors along with ethical test practices and investigation procedures. 9/30/2020 18

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Resources for Schools Test Administration Manuals for each grade level are provided with each initial order for testing materials. These include critical test guidelines and test directions. They can be printed from the MEAP web site also. 9/30/2020 22

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OEAA Secure Web Site www. michigan. gov/oeaa-secure One resource for MEAP coordinators is the OEAA Secure Web Site. A manual for the site can be found at the bottom of the announcements page. Coordinators can order materials, review Tested Roster, and carry out a number of critical operations through out the school year. 9/30/2020 24

Student Test Materials In addition to educator resources, test booklets and answer documents are provided by grade level and subject area for students. Third graders use combined, consumable test booklets and answer documents in which they mark their answers. 9/30/2020 25

Form Numbers There are five forms of each test. Each school has one of the five form numbers assigned. Students using certain accommodations must use a Form 1 test booklet. All parts of a test must be in the same form number for the student to earn a valid score. 9/30/2020 26

Student Materials 9/30/2020 27

Cautions Student test booklets and answer documents are specific to the year, grade level, and subject area. Never use last year’s materials. Match the grade level materials to the student’s grade level. 9/30/2020 28

Cautions Answer documents usually are preprinted with student information in lower left corner of the document. When the bar code is not pre-printed, a bar code label for the student MUST be adhered to the answer document. 9/30/2020 29

Cautions Never use one student’s pre-printed answer document for a second student without printing a new bar code label for the second student. Make sure the new label covers completely the pre-printed label. 9/30/2020 30

Emergency Tests Emergency tests (Form 99) are used in special circumstances. Note that students using the emergency tests must complete all parts of the test in Form 99 to receive a test score. 9/30/2020 31

Materials for MEAP Coordinators Procedures for returning materials are important. Not following these procedures carefully may put schools results and accountability at risk. 9/30/2020 32

Return Materials Include • Boxes in which materials arrived • School/Grade Header Sheets • Class/Group ID Sheets (optional) • Fed. Ex Express Label/s • Extra blank bar code labels • Security Compliance Forms • Return Verification Form (new) 9/30/2020 • Orange Special Handling Envelopes 33

Caution Remember that answer documents/scorable materials must be picked up by Fed. Ex by November 2 to avoid fees. All other secure materials must be sent back to the MEAP contractor. 9/30/2020 34

Accommodations MEAP tests are designed to be appropriate for most students. A small percentage of students may need additional accommodations to participate. 9/30/2020 35

Accommodations Students with disabilities • IEP must specify the accommodation by subject area • Used during daily instruction 9/30/2020 36

Accommodations Students with a Section 504 Plans • Same guidelines as students with IEPs English language learners • Must be eligible 9/30/2020 37

Accommodations Braille (Form 88) Audio CDs (Form 1) Video DVD in English, Spanish and Arabic (Form 1) Enlarged Print (15 point) (Form 1) Reader Script (Form 1) 9/30/2020 38

Form 1 Caution The accommodated test kits are based on the Form 1 version of each test. This means that students will need a Form 1 test booklet. One will come in the kit. More can be ordered, if needed. 9/30/2020 39

Accommodations must not change the construct being measured so some accommodations are unavailable in certain subject areas. This means that audio CDs, video DVDs, and reader scripts are not produced for the Reading and Writing tests. 9/30/2020 40

Universal Accommodations Universal accommodations are available for all students. Example: A small group test administration setting, when necessary 9/30/2020 41

Reporting Results MEAP test results are reported at different levels and are intended for different audiences. In December schools can download a student data file with results for all students. 9/30/2020 42

Reporting Results The student data file can be used to share results with teachers so planning for student instruction can proceed. 9/30/2020 43

Reporting Results Reports for teachers include for subject area: • Individual Student Report • Class Roster 9/30/2020 44

Reporting Results For parents: Parent Report 9/30/2020 45

Reporting Results For schools and school districts: Summary Report Demographic Report Item Analyses Report 9/30/2020 46

Reporting Results A Guide to Reports is published on the MEAP web site when results are released. This is intended to help schools interpret student results. 9/30/2020 47

Call Center BAA has a call center that is the place schools should call with problems or questions. (877)-560 -8378 9/30/2020 48

MEAP Video Conference BAA invites educators to watch the MEAP video conference and web cast: Tuesday, September 13 3: 00 -4: 30 P. M. * www. mistreamnet. org *also archived for later viewing on www. mistreamnet. org 9/30/2020 49