The Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) would like to share the
latest information from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) informing
educators across state on the new spring 2015 summative assessments.
MDE has listed three key points:
MDE has listed three key points:
- MEAP is replaced by the M-Step
(Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) test.
- Both Michigan developed content
as well as Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)
content will be included on the Spring 2015 assessment.
- The deadline for schools to
apply for a paper/pencil waiver is today, November 21, 2014.
The mathematics (grades 3-8) assessment will include a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT), a classroom activity, and a
performance task.
The mathematics for grade 11 assessment will include ACT, WorkKeys, and M-Step summative assessments. The mathematics portion of the assessment program will also contain content from the SBAC plus Michigan developed field tested items that will include a CAT, a classroom activity and a performance task*.
Note: Due to time concerns and restrictions for the 11th grade assessment, the Performance Tasks and their accompanying classroom activities will be recommended but not required for 11th graders.
The mathematics for grade 11 assessment will include ACT, WorkKeys, and M-Step summative assessments. The mathematics portion of the assessment program will also contain content from the SBAC plus Michigan developed field tested items that will include a CAT, a classroom activity and a performance task*.
Note: Due to time concerns and restrictions for the 11th grade assessment, the Performance Tasks and their accompanying classroom activities will be recommended but not required for 11th graders.
To learn more please peruse the M-Step Assessment Transition document.
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