1. 1 1 Michigan Merit Examination (MME) Spring 2010 MME Preparation and Planning September 22, 2009

2. 2 2 Welcome and Introductions Michigan Department of Education - OEAA Jim Griffiths Pat King

3. 3 3 Welcome and Introductions ACT, Inc. Jim Washburn Diane Weyer

4. 4 4 Today’s Agenda MME Overview MME Overview What’s new for Spring 2010 What’s new for Spring 2010 Who tests in Spring 2010 Who tests in Spring 2010 How to conduct a successful test administration How to conduct a successful test administration MME critical dates and schedule MME critical dates and schedule

5. 5 5 Today’s Agenda, cont. Review of the school establishment process Review of the school establishment process Review of testing requirements (facilities & staffing) Review of testing requirements (facilities & staffing) Training workshops – what to expect, who must attend, who should attend Training workshops – what to expect, who must attend, who should attend Students testing with accommodations Students testing with accommodations

6. 6 6 Today’s Agenda, cont. Home-schooled students Home-schooled students Non-public school students Non-public school students Helping students prepare for the MME Helping students prepare for the MME Sources of Information Sources of Information Questions and Answers Questions and Answers

7. 7 7 Questions? Email – answers@resa.net Email – answers@resa.netanswers@resa.net Fax: 734-334-1857 Fax: 734-334-1857

8. 8 8 MME Overview Statewide high school assessment Statewide high school assessment Grade 11 – after March 1 Grade 11 – after March 1 3 Parts: 3 Parts: ACT Plus WritingACT Plus Writing WorkKeys componentsWorkKeys components Michigan componentsMichigan components

9. 9 9 MME Overview Student Benefits: Student Benefits: Free college entrance examFree college entrance exam Free work skills certification eligibilityFree work skills certification eligibility Michigan Promise eligibilityMichigan Promise eligibility

10. 10 MME Overview 3 Days of Testing 3 Days of Testing Day 1 – ACT Plus WritingDay 1 – ACT Plus Writing Day 2 – WorkKeys componentsDay 2 – WorkKeys components Day 3 – Michigan componentsDay 3 – Michigan components

11. 11 MME Overview 3 Test Administrations 3 Test Administrations Initial TestingInitial Testing Makeup TestingMakeup Testing Accommodated TestingAccommodated Testing

12. 12 MME Test Dates Initial Testing Spring 2010 Initial Testing Spring 2010 March 9: ACT Plus WritingMarch 9: ACT Plus Writing March 10: WorkKeys componentsMarch 10: WorkKeys components March 11: Michigan componentsMarch 11: Michigan components

13. 13 MME Test Dates Makeup Testing Spring 2010 Makeup Testing Spring 2010 March 23: ACT Plus WritingMarch 23: ACT Plus Writing March 24: WorkKeys componentsMarch 24: WorkKeys components March 25: Michigan componentsMarch 25: Michigan components

14. 14 MME Test Dates Accommodations Testing Windows Spring 2010 Accommodations Testing Windows Spring 2010 Day 1: March 9 – March 23Day 1: March 9 – March 23 Day 2: March 10 – March 24Day 2: March 10 – March 24 Day 3: March 11 – March 25Day 3: March 11 – March 25

15. 15 MME Overview Specific Requirements Specific Requirements FacilitiesFacilities StaffingStaffing Test AdministrationTest Administration Established as MME Test Center Established as MME Test Center

16. 16 MME Overview Who must be established as an MME Test Center? Who must be established as an MME Test Center? Each/every Michigan Public High School or PSA - requiredEach/every Michigan Public High School or PSA - required Non-public High Schools - recommendedNon-public High Schools - recommended Auxiliary Test Centers (3)Auxiliary Test Centers (3)

17. 17 MME Test Center Renewal/Establishment Renewal/Establishment Packets sent to high schools September 9 Renewal/Establishment Packets sent to high schools September 9 Sent to HS principalsSent to HS principals Courtesy copy sent to District Assessment CoordinatorsCourtesy copy sent to District Assessment Coordinators

18. 18 MME Test Center Renewal/Establishment Review key documents Review key documents Standard Testing RequirementsStandard Testing Requirements School Schedule and Site Options for Administration of the 2010 Michigan Merit ExaminationSchool Schedule and Site Options for Administration of the 2010 Michigan Merit Examination

19. 19 Key Documents, continued Summary of Test Administration PoliciesSummary of Test Administration Policies Qualifications and Responsibilities for Test Supervisors and Back-up Test SupervisorsQualifications and Responsibilities for Test Supervisors and Back-up Test Supervisors Qualifications for Test Accommodations CoordinatorsQualifications for Test Accommodations Coordinators

20. 20 MME Test Center Renewal/Establishment Responsibility of High School Principal Responsibility of High School Principal Submit school information profileSubmit school information profile Select/confirm key MME staffSelect/confirm key MME staff

21. 21 MME Test Center Renewal/Establishment Key MME Staff – required in each high school Key MME Staff – required in each high school Test Supervisor (TS)Test Supervisor (TS) Back-up Test Supervisor (BU)Back-up Test Supervisor (BU) Test Accommodations Coordinator (TAC)Test Accommodations Coordinator (TAC)

22. 22 Required MME Personnel Test Supervisor Test Supervisor Responsible for all MME assessment activitiesResponsible for all MME assessment activities Responsible for all testing materialsResponsible for all testing materials Back-up Test Supervisor Back-up Test Supervisor Responsible to serve if Test Supervisor unable to do soResponsible to serve if Test Supervisor unable to do so Will assist the Test SupervisorWill assist the Test Supervisor

23. 23 Required MME Personnel Test Accommodations Coordinator Test Accommodations Coordinator Assures that each student requiring accommodations applies for themAssures that each student requiring accommodations applies for them Coordinates all Accommodations Testing for your schoolCoordinates all Accommodations Testing for your school

24. 24 Relatives Participating in MME Testing Key MME Staff have access to secure test materials prior to testing Key MME Staff have access to secure test materials prior to testing Test Supervisor / Back-up Supervisor / TAC may not be related to any examinee taking the MME in 2010 anywhere in Michigan. Test Supervisor / Back-up Supervisor / TAC may not be related to any examinee taking the MME in 2010 anywhere in Michigan.

25. 25 Relatives Participating in MME Testing Relatives are defined as: Children / Step-childrenChildren / Step-children GrandchildrenGrandchildren Nieces / NephewsNieces / Nephews SiblingsSiblings In-lawsIn-laws SpousesSpouses Persons under your guardianshipPersons under your guardianship

26. 26 Athletic Coaches For Accommodated Testing – may not serve as the Test Accommodations Coordinator For Standard Time and Accommodations testing – may not serve as a Room Supervisor – in any one-on-one situation where student athletes are testing.

27. 27 MME Staffing Room Supervisors and Proctors may not assist in a room where any relative is being testedRoom Supervisors and Proctors may not assist in a room where any relative is being tested

28. 28 MME Test Center Renewal/Establishment Principals – select/confirm your school’s Principals – select/confirm your school’s Test Supervisor,Test Supervisor, Back-up Test Supervisor, andBack-up Test Supervisor, and Test Accommodations CoordinatorTest Accommodations Coordinator

29. 29 New for Spring 2010 MME Online Profile Process Online Profile Process All public schools in MichiganAll public schools in Michigan Pilot last year for two districts Pilot last year for two districts Non-public schools via paper this school year Non-public schools via paper this school year

30. 30 MME Test Center Renewal/Establishment Online submission completed by September 21, 2009: Online submission completed by September 21, 2009: Principals – MME Appointment of Testing Staff & School Information formPrincipals – MME Appointment of Testing Staff & School Information form

31. 31 MME Test Center Renewal/Establishment  Online submission starting September 22, 2009: Test Supervisors - ACT State Testing 2010 Test Supervisor and Facilities ProfileTest Supervisors - ACT State Testing 2010 Test Supervisor and Facilities Profile Back-up Test Supervisors - ACT State Testing 2010 Back-up Test Supervisor ProfileBack-up Test Supervisors - ACT State Testing 2010 Back-up Test Supervisor Profile

32. 32 MME Test Center Renewal/Establishment  Online submission starting September 22, 2009 continued: Test Accommodations Coordinators - ACT State Testing 2010 Test Accommodations Coordinator ProfileTest Accommodations Coordinators - ACT State Testing 2010 Test Accommodations Coordinator Profile

33. 33 MME Test Center Renewal/Establishment  Registration for required MME Training Workshop  One half-day training session  First week of November

34. 34 Required MME Training Workshops – who must attend ALL new Test Supervisors, Back-up Test Supervisors, and Test Accommodations Coordinators are required to attend ALL new Test Supervisors, Back-up Test Supervisors, and Test Accommodations Coordinators are required to attend ONLY for “Named” Test Staff ONLY for “Named” Test Staff Ideally, testing staff from each school will attend the same workshop session. Ideally, testing staff from each school will attend the same workshop session.

35. 35 Required MME Training Workshops – who should attend What if all staff members in your school have been trained previously? What if all staff members in your school have been trained previously? Strongly recommend at least one key staff person from each school attend Strongly recommend at least one key staff person from each school attend

36. 36 New for Spring 2010 MME Additional attendance requirements Additional attendance requirements Misadministration resulting inMisadministration resulting in Voided tests Voided tests Warning letter Warning letter School or district administratorSchool or district administrator

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

38. 38 MME Training Workshops– what to expect What will be covered (continued): What will be covered (continued): Avoiding the PitfallsAvoiding the Pitfalls Testing with AccommodationsTesting with Accommodations Local training for room supervisors and proctorsLocal training for room supervisors and proctors Changes for Spring 2010 MMEChanges for Spring 2010 MME Question and Answer sessionQuestion and Answer session

39. 39 MME Training Workshops – what to expect Arrive Early – All Attendees must sign-in Arrive Early – All Attendees must sign-in This Training Is ONLY for TS, Back-up TS, Test Accommodations Coordinators, and District Assessment Coordinators This Training Is ONLY for TS, Back-up TS, Test Accommodations Coordinators, and District Assessment Coordinators Workshop materials available at each session Workshop materials available at each session

40. 40 MME Training Workshops – what to expect If your school staff has not been trained – YOUR School will NOT be allowed to participate in MME If your school staff has not been trained – YOUR School will NOT be allowed to participate in MME

41. 41 New for Spring 2010 MME MME Remote Training Sites MME Remote Training Sites Pilot locations for 2010 MME trainingPilot locations for 2010 MME training Travel time/distanceTravel time/distance AM or PM option – select locations AM or PM option – select locations

42. 42 Training Dates and Locations Monday, Nov 2 (am) – Kalamazoo Monday, Nov 2 (am) – Kalamazoo Tuesday, Nov 3 (am) – Lansing Tuesday, Nov 3 (am) – Lansing Tuesday, Nov 3 (am) – Bay City Wednesday, Nov 4 (am) – Dearborn Wednesday, Nov 4 (am) – Dearborn Wednesday, Nov 4 (pm) – Wayne RESA and Remote sites Thursday, Nov 5 (am/pm) – Novi Thursday, Nov 5 (am/pm) – Novi

43. 43 Assessment Sites and Facilities Same requirements for Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 Same requirements for Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 Preferred site is in a quiet wing of the high school Preferred site is in a quiet wing of the high school Off-site administration Off-site administration Each site must be approved by ACTEach site must be approved by ACT by December 18, 2009by December 18, 2009

44. 44 Assessment Sites and Facilities Choice of testing rooms for standard time administration Choice of testing rooms for standard time administration Adequate writing surfaces Adequate writing surfaces Seating arrangements (Applies Equally to Desks and Tables) Seating arrangements (Applies Equally to Desks and Tables) Freedom from distractions Freedom from distractions

45. 45 Exceptions for Day 2 and Day 3 Only Students permitted in building or wing for instructional purposes only Students permitted in building or wing for instructional purposes only Bells Bells Public Announcements Public Announcements Permitted ONLY if hardship situation Permitted ONLY if hardship situation

46. 46 Who Tests in Spring 2010? Grade 11 – All students Grade 11 – All students Only two exceptions: Only two exceptions: student who is taking the MI-Accessstudent who is taking the MI-Access Student retained/reclassified as Grade 11 who has valid MME scores in all subjects (PL 1, 2, 3, or 4)Student retained/reclassified as Grade 11 who has valid MME scores in all subjects (PL 1, 2, 3, or 4)

47. 47 Who Tests in Spring 2010? Grade 12 Grade 12 Only eligible to test if: Only eligible to test if: First-time tester ORFirst-time tester OR Student who has an MME score of NA (not valid) in one or more subjectsStudent who has an MME score of NA (not valid) in one or more subjects

48. 48 MME Subject Score – Not Valid No scale score or Performance Level Nonstandard accommodation Nonstandard accommodation Did not meet attemptedness Did not meet attemptedness Prohibited Behavior Prohibited Behavior Misadministration Misadministration Missing Test Form number Missing Test Form number

49. 49 Who Tests in Spring 2010? Grade 12 Grade 12 Student eligible to take MME is not yet eligible for Michigan PromiseStudent eligible to take MME is not yet eligible for Michigan Promise Student must take complete MME to become eligible for Michigan PromiseStudent must take complete MME to become eligible for Michigan Promise

50. 50 Who Tests in Spring 2010? School responsibility School responsibility Notify student and parent/guardian of Spring 2010 MME test eligibility and Michigan Promise ineligibility if not testedNotify student and parent/guardian of Spring 2010 MME test eligibility and Michigan Promise ineligibility if not tested

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

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

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

54. 54 Helping Students Prepare for the MME Become familiar with WorkKeys test formats Become familiar with WorkKeys test formats www.act.orgwww.act.orgwww.act.org www.michigan.gov/mmewww.michigan.gov/mmewww.michigan.gov/mme

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

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

57. 57 Non-Public School Students Non-Public Schools are encouraged to participate in MME 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 siteParticipation 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 #2Participation Model #2 Students test at Auxiliary Test Center Students test at Auxiliary Test Center Accommodated students test at your school - No accommodations testing at Auxiliary Test Centers Accommodated students test at your school - No accommodations testing at Auxiliary Test Centers

59. 59 Non-Public School Students, continued Complete the appropriate test site establishment and testing staff forms and return to ACT by October 12Complete the appropriate test site establishment and testing staff forms and return to ACT by October 12

60. 60 How to Conduct a Successful Test Administration Become familiar with MME procedures and calendar Become familiar with MME procedures and calendar Assign responsibilities Assign responsibilities Manage the test day schedule Manage the test day schedule Read all training materials and supervisor manuals Read all training materials and supervisor manuals

61. 61 How to Conduct a Successful Test Administration, continued DON’T wait until it’s too late DON’T wait until it’s too late DON’T miss DUE DATES DON’T miss DUE DATES Ask Questions – Don’t assume Ask Questions – Don’t assume STATE TESTING is NOT ACT National Testing STATE TESTING is NOT ACT National Testing

62. 62 Now is the time… Establish/renew all high schools as MME test centers by October 12 Establish/renew all high schools as MME test centers by October 12

63. 63 Now is the time… Appoint and train key MME staff Appoint and train key MME staff Test SupervisorTest Supervisor Back-up Test SupervisorBack-up Test Supervisor Test Accommodations CoordinatorTest Accommodations Coordinator Register for MME Training by October 12 Register for MME Training by October 12

64. 64 Spring 2010 MME Schedule September 9 Test Site Renewal/Establishment Packets sent to high school principals; including Workshop information September 21 Test Site Renewal/Establishment forms due to ACT September 22 MME Spring 2010 Briefing

65. 65 Spring 2010 MME Schedule September 22 Accommodations Webcast (for TACs) September 22 – October 12 Staff submit profiles and register online for Workshop Training October 12 Required MME Training registration completed

66. 66 Spring 2010 MME Schedule November 2-5 Required MME Staff Training November 4 Remote Broadcast Training December 1 Receipt deadline for applying for ACT-Approved Accommodations

67. 67 Spring 2010 MME Schedule December 18 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 January 22 Receipt deadline for ordering State-Allowed Accommodations

68. 68 New for Spring 2010 Day 1 ACT Plus Writing Day 1 ACT Plus Writing Supervisor’s Manual format changeSupervisor’s Manual format change Both Standard and Special Testing ManualsBoth Standard and Special Testing Manuals State-allowed accommodations preliminary roster and Administration GuideState-allowed accommodations preliminary roster and Administration Guide

69. 69 New for Spring 2010 Day 2 WorkKeys Enhancements Day 2 WorkKeys Enhancements Combined Test BookletCombined Test Booklet Scheduled BreakScheduled Break Separate Special Testing ManualSeparate Special Testing Manual Day 1 and Day 2 Day 1 and Day 2 Plastic Polymailer Bag return processPlastic Polymailer Bag return process

70. 70 New for Spring 2010 Day 3 – Michigan Mathematics Day 3 – Michigan Mathematics Fewer items – Algebra 2 alignmentFewer items – Algebra 2 alignment Time reduced to 30 minutesTime reduced to 30 minutes Day 3 - Social Studies Day 3 - Social Studies Time reduced to 30 minutesTime reduced to 30 minutes

71. 71 New for Spring 2010 Day 3 Administration Manual Day 3 Administration Manual Shipped with Non-secure materials in early FebruaryShipped with Non-secure materials in early February Pre-test session through material returnPre-test session through material return Revised Seating Chart documentationRevised Seating Chart documentation

72. 72 New for Spring 2010 MME MME Focus MME Focus MonthlyMonthly Weekly beginning in FebruaryWeekly beginning in February January webcast January webcast

73. 73 For Questions and Comments For more information on MME For more information on MME www.michigan.gov/mmewww.michigan.gov/mme 877-560-8378877-560-8378 oeaa@michigan.govoeaa@michigan.govoeaa@michigan.gov

74. 74 For Questions and Comments For ACT and WorkKeys specific questions For ACT and WorkKeys specific questions ACT and WorkKeys State Testing (800) 553-6244 x 2800ACT and WorkKeys State Testing (800) 553-6244 x 2800 ACT State Testing Accommodations (800) 553-6244 x 1788ACT State Testing Accommodations (800) 553-6244 x 1788 mi.mme@act.orgmi.mme@act.org

75. 75 Questions? Email – answers@resa.net Email – answers@resa.netanswers@resa.net Fax: 734-334-1857 Fax: 734-334-1857