OEAA Web Conference Series

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OEAA Web Conference Series

• Michigan Educational Assessment Program
• Fall 2011

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Purpose

• The Michigan Educational Assessment Program
  (MEAP) is Michigans 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.

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Purpose

• The Michigan Educational Assessment Program
  (MEAP) tests assess students progress toward the
  achievement of the prior school years Michigan
  Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs).

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Purpose

• This means that a 6th grade mathematics test
  assesses the achievement of the 5th grade
  mathematics GLCEs.

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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.

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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.

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Schools Use of Results

• Evaluate how students achievement has improved
  over time.
• Assess how policy and curriculum changes affect
  student learning.
• Target students for unique learning opportunities
  or special help.

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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.

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Subject Areas and Grade Levels

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

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Subject Areas and Grade Levels
Grade 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Math X X X X X X
Reading X X X X X X
Writing X X
Science X X
Social Studies X X
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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.

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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.

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

• BAA provides important resources for schools on
  the MEAP web site.
• www.michigan.gov/meap

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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)

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Resources for Schools

• Universal accommodations which may be used with
  all students are listed in the accommodations
  table also.

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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.

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Investigation Flow Chart
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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.

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OEAA Secure Web Sitewww.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 the announcements
  page. Coordinators can order materials, review
  Tested Roster, and carry out a number of critical
  operations through out the school year.

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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.

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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.

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Student Materials
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Cautions

• Student test booklets and answer documents are
  specific to the year, grade level, and subject
  area. Never use last years materials. Match the
  grade level materials to the students grade
  level.

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Cautions

• Answer documents usually are pre-printed 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.

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Cautions

• Never use one students 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.

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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.

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Materials for MEAP Coordinators

• Procedures for returning materials are important.
  Not following these procedures carefully may put
  schools results and accountability at risk.

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Return Materials Include

• Boxes in which materials arrived
• School/Grade Header Sheets
• Class/Group ID Sheets (optional)
• FedEx Express Label/s
• Extra blank bar code labels
• Security Compliance Forms
• Return Verification Form (new)
• Orange Special Handling Envelopes

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Caution

• Remember that answer documents/scorable materials
  must be picked up by FedEx by November 2 to avoid
  fees.
• All other secure materials must be sent back to
  the MEAP contractor.

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Accommodations

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

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Accommodations

• Students with disabilities
• IEP must specify the accommodation by subject
  area
• Used during daily instruction

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Accommodations

• Students with a Section 504 Plans
• Same guidelines as students with IEPs
• English language learners
• Must be eligible

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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)

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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.

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Accommodations

• 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.

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Universal Accommodations

• Universal accommodations are available for all
  students.
• Example A small group test administration
  setting, when necessary

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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.

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Reporting Results

• The student data file can be used to share
  results with teachers so planning for student
  instruction can proceed.

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Reporting Results

• Reports for teachers include for subject area
• Individual Student Report
• Class Roster

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Reporting Results

• For parents
• Parent Report

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Reporting Results

• For schools and school districts
• Summary Report
• Demographic Report
• Item Analyses Report

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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.

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Call Center

• BAA has a call center that is the place schools
  should call with problems or questions.
• (877)-560-8378

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MEAP Video Conference

• BAA invites educators to watch the MEAP video
  conference and web cast
• Tuesday, September 13
• 300-430 P.M.
• www.mistreamnet.org
• also archived for later viewing on
  www.mistreamnet.org