1. MI-Access 1 2012-2013 Conference Presentations

2. 2 Functional Independence

3. MI-Access Population 3 Types of MI-Access Assessments –Functional Independence –Supported Independence –Participation 3

4. Functional Independence For those students who have, or function as if they have, a mild cognitive impairment 4

5. Functional Independence Students can typically assess their personal strengths and limitations Students can access resources, strategies, and supports to help them maximize their independence 5

6. What’s Being Assessed? Content areas assessed for each population: –FI Accessing Print (Grades 3-8) –FI Expressing Ideas (Grades 4 & 7) –Mathematics (Grades 3-8) –Science (Grades 5 and 8) Since MI-Access does not assess Social Studies, the IEP team must decide the appropriate level test. 6

7. Item Development All items aligned to EGLCE/EB coded to adult life contexts 7

8. Item Development Core items count toward the student’s score Embedded items are for field testing ONLY 8

9. 9 FI Accessing Print Grades 3,5,6,8 ( Purple )  Word Recognition  Text Comprehension

10. FI Accessing Print and Expressing Ideas 10 Grades 4 & 7 ( Purple )  Word Recognition  Text Comprehension  Expressing Ideas

11. 11 FI Math Assessments Grades 3-8 (Gold)  Data and Probability  Geometry  Measurement  Numbers and Operations  Algebra

12. 12 Sample FI Math item

13. 13 FI Science Assessments Grades 5 & 8 (Orange)  Constructing New Scientific Knowledge  Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge  Using Life Science Knowledge  Using Earth Science Knowledge  Using Physical Science Knowledge

14. Sample FI Science item 14

15. Functional Independence Resemble paper/pencil test Use multiple-choice item format ONLY, except for Expressing Ideas 15

16. Functional Independence Students DO NOT complete answer document; assessment administrators transfer student responses from test booklet and bubble in student responses on answer document 16

17. 17 Expressing Ideas Scoring Rubric includes Writing and Drawing Rubric

18. Administering FI Assessment  Read the manual before administration  Scripts in the manual for each content area that MUST be followed during assessment administration 18

19. Administering FI Assessment  Become familiar with scripts ahead of time  Need to fill in assessment booklet page numbers in the script 19

20. Functional Independence  Text comprehension passages are designed to be appropriate for age/interest levels of students being assessed  Most students should be able to read passages 20

21. Functional Independence  If a student accesses print through a reader, it is considered a standard accommodation 21

22. Administering FI Assessment  Decide on a student-by-student basis if assessments will be administered individually or in a group 22

23. Administering FI Assessment  There is NO time limit – use own judgment on time allowed and how much to administer in one sitting 23

24. Optional Test Materials Mathematics: coins, bills, clocks, calendars, meters, etc. Science: sand, water, flashlight, musical instruments, etc. 24

25. Contact Information Call 1-877-560-8378 option 4 baa@michigan.gov Call 1-877-560-8378 option 4 baa@michigan.gov