1. Michigan Educational Assessment Program MEAP

2. Fall 20102 Purpose The Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) is Michigan’s general assessment.

3. Fall 20103 Pur pose The Michigan Curriculum Framework defines what students should know and be able to do through specific Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs).

4. Fall 20104 Purpose For example, in geometry fourth graders are expected to be able to “recognize plane figures that have line symmetry”.

5. Fall 20105 Purpose The Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests assess students’ progress toward the achievement of these GLCEs.

6. Fall 20106 Purpose MEAP tests provide a common denominator in the state to measure how students are achieving on the same skills and knowledge.

7. Fall 20107 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.

8. Fall 20108 Purpose Schools and school districts use these assessments to: 1. Consider how students’ achievement has improved over time.

9. Fall 20109 Purpose 2. Assess how policy and curriculum changes affect student learning.

10. Fall 201010 Purpose 3. Target students for unique learning opportunities or special help.

11. Fall 201011 Leadership In addition to the OEAA staff and advisory committees, district and school MEAP coordinators take a leadership role within their communities.

12. Fall 201012 Subject Areas and Grade Levels The federal law, No Child Left Behind, requires testing in specific subject areas and grades.

13. Fall 201013 Subject Areas and Grade Levels 3456789 Math XXXXXX Reading XXXXXX Writing XX Science XX Social Studies XX

14. Fall 201014 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

15. Fall 201015 Schedule

16. Fall 201016 MEAP Test Formats MEAP tests are intended to assess those GLCEs which can be assessed using a paper and pencil format.

17. Fall 201017 MEAP Test Formats Question types include: Multiple choice questions Constructed responses Short answer Extended essays

18. Fall 201018 MEAP Test Formats Tests are student paced and untimed.

19. Fall 201019 Materials Student test booklets

20. Fall 201020 Materials Answer documents

21. Fall 201021 Materials Test manuals by grade

22. Fall 201022 Materials 3 rd grade students use a combined test booklet and answer document

23. Fall 201023 Materials Other materials, such as School/Grade Header sheets and mailing labels used to return test materials, are provided to facilitate test coordinators’ duties.

24. Fall 201024 Accommodations MEAP tests are designed to be appropriate for most students. A small percentage of students may need additional accommodations to participate.

25. Fall 201025 Accommodations Students with disabilities English language learners Students with a Section 504 plan

26. Fall 201026 Accommodations Specific guidelines for providing accommodations are found in the Revised Accommodations Summary Table (Fall 2009)

27. Fall 201027 Accommodation Formats Braille Audio CD Video DVD in English, Spanish and Arabic Enlarged Print Reader Script

28. Fall 201028 Accommodations Accommodations must not change the construct being measured so some accommodations are unavailable in certain subject areas.

29. Fall 201029 Universal Accommodations These accommodations are available for all students. Example: A small group test administration setting, when necessary

30. Fall 201030 Reporting Test Results Students’ results are provided to parents, teachers, schools and school districts.

31. Fall 201031 Reporting Test Results Student results are reported using scale scores and categories of achievement called Performance Levels.

32. Fall 201032 Performance Levels Level 1 - Advanced Level 2 - Proficient Level 3 - Partially Proficient Level 4 - Not Proficient

33. Fall 201033 Reporting to Parents/Guardians Results by subject area with brief descriptions of what the student knows and is able to do.

34. Fall 201034 Reporting to Parents/Guardians Growth in reading and mathematics from the previous year is reported for 4-8 th graders.

35. Fall 201035 Reporting School Results Achievement summaries Item analyses Class rosters Individual student reports A label with results for each student’s permanent record

36. Fall 201036 Reporting Demographic Results Gender Ethnicity Students with disabilities English language learners Economically disadvantaged learners

37. Fall 201037 Reporting District Results School districts, county intermediate school districts, and the state receive results reports similar to those provided to schools.

38. Fall 201038 Integrity The OEAA maintains a high standard for test development, test administration and test results reporting.

39. Fall 201039 Integrity Ensure results are fair, consistent and accurate for everyone Test administration manuals and the Assessment Integrity Guide helps educators

40. Fall 201040 Integrity 40

41. Fall 201041 Assessment Integrity Guide Policies and procedures to ensure fairness Roles and responsibilities for school personnel Investigation timelines and procedures

42. Fall 201042 Integrity Emergency tests are developed each year should schools experience a misadminstration or irregularity in testing procedures.

43. Fall 201043 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)

44. Fall 201044 Expertise Content Advisory Committees (subject area experts) OEAA Advisory Committee Technical Advisory Committee (measurement and psychometric experts)

45. Fall 201045 Web Sites OEAA Secure Site (School and school district staff utilize this site to enter information and retrieve reports.)

46. Fall 201046 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.

47. Fall 201047 Web Sites www.mistreamnet.org MEAP teleconference is archived with Power Point slides for future reference

48. Fall 201048 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

49. Fall 201049 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

50. Fall 201050 New for Fall 2010 Braille versions of the tests are ordered through the call center MEAP web site has teacher and coordinator resources

51. Fall 201051 Conclusion MEAP tests provide information to parents, schools and the community about the educational progress of students.

52. Contact Information Sandra Spencer MEAP Project Manager 517-335-1394 spencers1@michigan.gov Fall 201052