09/12/20071 Michigan Merit Examination (MME) Michigan Merit Examination (MME) Fall 2007 Retest Presented by Michigan Department of Education – OEAA, Pearson Educational Measurement, and ACT September 12, 2007

09/12/20072 Welcome and Introductions Joseph Martineau Michigan Department of Education Jim Griffiths Michigan Department of Education Pat King Michigan Department of Education Tracey Koffron Pearson Craig Walker ACT Diane Walters ACT Ryan Christensen ACT

09/12/20073 Overview – MME Fall Retest Fall Changes - MME Fall Changes - MME Student Eligibility/Registration Student Eligibility/Registration Assessments – what’s included Assessments – what’s included Test Dates/Locations Test Dates/Locations

09/12/20074 Changes – from MEAP Retest to MME Retest Student Eligibility Student Eligibility Retake complete assessment, Retake complete assessment, –Not by subject only –Not ACT only Only one retest opportunity Only one retest opportunity

09/12/20075 Changes – from Spring to Fall cycle National ACT test administration – Saturday, October 27, 2007 National ACT test administration – Saturday, October 27, 2007 Student Registration/vouchers Student Registration/vouchers No make up test dates No make up test dates No state-allowed accommodations – Day 1 No state-allowed accommodations – Day 1

09/12/20076 Changes – MME improvements Administration Manual for Students Testing with Accommodations Administration Manual for Students Testing with Accommodations Combined Accommodations Roster and Testing Report Form Combined Accommodations Roster and Testing Report Form DVD Compatibility DVD Compatibility Cell phone procedure Cell phone procedure Materials Packaging and Return Materials Packaging and Return

09/12/20077 MME Retest Eligibility

09/12/20078 MME Retest Eligibility Based on Spring 2007 MME scores Based on Spring 2007 MME scores –Only one retest opportunity –Fall or Spring of 12 th Grade –Only if needed to qualify for Michigan Promise / installment payment OR Grade 12 first-time tester OR Grade 12 first-time tester

09/12/20079 Spring 2007 MME Scores Level 1 or 2 in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science Level 1 or 2 in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science Exceeds or meets state standards Exceeds or meets state standards Qualified for Michigan Promise installment payment Qualified for Michigan Promise installment payment Not eligible to retest Not eligible to retest

09/12/ Spring 2007 MME Scores Valid MME score in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science Valid MME score in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science Level 3 or 4 in at least one subject Level 3 or 4 in at least one subject Eligible for Michigan Promise scholarship after successfully completing two years of college Eligible for Michigan Promise scholarship after successfully completing two years of college Did not qualify for installment payment Did not qualify for installment payment May retest – MME voucher status code 1 May retest – MME voucher status code 1

09/12/ Spring 2007 MME Scores Did not receive valid MME score in one or more subjects - Reading, Writing, Mathematics, or Science Did not receive valid MME score in one or more subjects - Reading, Writing, Mathematics, or Science Not eligible for Michigan Promise scholarship Not eligible for Michigan Promise scholarship Must retest and receive a valid score in each subject to qualify for Michigan Promise Must retest and receive a valid score in each subject to qualify for Michigan Promise

09/12/ Michigan Promise Michigan Department of Treasury Michigan Department of Treasury Office of Scholarships and Grants GRANTS ( ) GRANTS ( )

09/12/ Verify Student Eligibility to Retest Listed on Voucher Eligibility Roster Listed on Voucher Eligibility Roster Check the OEAA Secure Site Check the OEAA Secure Site –Pre-ID Student Report –MME Voucher Report Grade 12 First-time tester Grade 12 First-time tester Determine if student will retest in Fall 2007 or Spring 2008 Determine if student will retest in Fall 2007 or Spring 2008

09/12/ Retest – Fall or Spring? College-reportable ACT scores College-reportable ACT scores State-Allowed accommodations on Day 1 State-Allowed accommodations on Day 1 Additional year of learning/course work Additional year of learning/course work

09/12/ MME Fall 2007 Retest Day 1 – National ACT Plus Writing Day 1 – National ACT Plus Writing Day 2 – WorkKeys assessments and Michigan Mathematics Day 2 – WorkKeys assessments and Michigan Mathematics Day 3 – Michigan Science, Social Studies, and Writing Day 3 – Michigan Science, Social Studies, and Writing

09/12/ MME Fall Retest Student must take all components Student must take all components Day 1 (ACT Plus Writing) without the remaining components will not generate any MME scores Day 1 (ACT Plus Writing) without the remaining components will not generate any MME scores Day 2 and Day 3 without Day 1 (ACT Plus Writing) will not generate any MME scores in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, or Science Day 2 and Day 3 without Day 1 (ACT Plus Writing) will not generate any MME scores in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, or Science

09/12/ MME Fall Retest Only one retest opportunity Only one retest opportunity Provided if needed for student to qualify for Michigan Promise scholarship Provided if needed for student to qualify for Michigan Promise scholarship MME scores required to change Michigan Promise eligibility status MME scores required to change Michigan Promise eligibility status Best MME score for each subject Best MME score for each subject

09/12/ MME Fall 2007 Retest MME Day 1 – ACT Plus Writing MME Day 1 – ACT Plus Writing –Saturday, October 27, 2007 –at national test center MME Day 2 – Tuesday morning, October 30, 2007 at school MME Day 2 – Tuesday morning, October 30, 2007 at school MME Day 3 – Wednesday morning, October 31, 2007 at school MME Day 3 – Wednesday morning, October 31, 2007 at school

09/12/ MME Fall 2007 Retest Test Option – MME Day 3 Test Option – MME Day 3 –Wednesday morning, October 31 st, 2007 or following lunch break on Day 2 or following lunch break on Day 2 –Not on both days –Not split session

09/12/ MME Accommodations Testing Window MME Day 1 – ACT Special Testing MME Day 1 – ACT Special Testing –ACT-Approved –At school –October 27 – November 10, 2007 –Must be completed before beginning MME Day 2

09/12/ MME Accommodations Testing Window MME Day 2 and Day 3 MME Day 2 and Day 3 –Accommodations – local decision based on IEP, Section 504 Plan, or ELL instruction –At school –October 30 – November 14, 2007 May not begin accommodated testing prior to standard test administration May not begin accommodated testing prior to standard test administration –Must be administered in sequence

09/12/ Registering for the Fall 2007 MME Retest

09/12/ Questions? – – Fax: Fax:

09/12/ Registering for the Fall Retest – MME Day 1 MME Day 1 – ACT Plus Writing national test administration MME Day 1 – ACT Plus Writing national test administration Test Date – Only October 27, 2007 Test Date – Only October 27, 2007 Registration and Voucher Process Registration and Voucher Process Registration Categories Registration Categories

09/12/ MME Day 1 – ACT Plus Writing Fall Retest – Only Saturday, October 27 th, 2007 (ACT National Test Day) Fall Retest – Only Saturday, October 27 th, 2007 (ACT National Test Day) Testing at National Centers Testing at National Centers Registration deadline – September 21, 2007 Registration deadline – September 21, 2007 Late Registration – October 5, 2007 Late Registration – October 5, 2007 –Student must pay additional late registration fee of $19.00

09/12/ Registering for MME Day 1 – ACT Plus Writing To facilitate student registration: Online registration available Online registration available Non-cognitive data from Spring 2007 MME carried forward under the SSN or ACT ID from state testing Non-cognitive data from Spring 2007 MME carried forward under the SSN or ACT ID from state testing

09/12/ Registering for MME Day 1 – ACT Plus Writing Online Student Registration (cont.) Students don’t need to complete pages 2-3 of registration folder Students don’t need to complete pages 2-3 of registration folder Students can make changes to the non- cognitive information if they wish to Students can make changes to the non- cognitive information if they wish to

09/12/ Registering for MME Day 1 – ACT Plus Writing Exception: Non-cognitive data will be carried forward only for students who received official ACT scores Non-cognitive data will be carried forward only for students who received official ACT scores Not state-allowed Not state-allowed Not voided or cancelled Not voided or cancelled

09/12/ Registering for MME Day 1 – ACT Plus Writing Paper Registration ACT Registration Packets ACT Registration Packets Vouchers Vouchers Accommodations Request Forms Accommodations Request Forms Available in schools Available in schools

09/12/ Registering for MME Day 1 – ACT Plus Writing Registration Categories: Standard Time National Testing Standard Time National Testing Standard Time National Testing with accommodations (paper only) Standard Time National Testing with accommodations (paper only) Extended Time National Testing Timing Code 6 (paper only) Extended Time National Testing Timing Code 6 (paper only) Special Testing (paper only) Special Testing (paper only)

09/12/ Registering for MME Day 1 – ACT Plus Writing Majority of your students: ACT Registration Folder or online ACT Registration Folder or online Also submit voucher Also submit voucher Must be mailed to ACT Must be mailed to ACT

09/12/ Testing With Accommodations

09/12/ Testing with Accommodations ACT Plus Writing – requires ACT approval ACT Plus Writing – requires ACT approval MME Day 2 and 3 – local decision MME Day 2 and 3 – local decision

09/12/ Testing with Accommodations When will they test? Day 1 – October 27-November 10 Day 1 – October 27-November 10 Day 2 – October 30-November 13 Day 2 – October 30-November 13 Day 3 – October 31-November 14 Day 3 – October 31-November 14

09/12/ ACT - Approved Accommodations MME Day 1 Students – Requesting ACT-Approved Accommodations Must register using an ACT Registration Folder (except special testing) Must register using an ACT Registration Folder (except special testing) Must submit the appropriate request form based on their accommodations Must submit the appropriate request form based on their accommodations

09/12/ Standard Time National Testing with Accommodations Students complete an ACT Registration Folder Students complete an ACT Registration Folder All accommodations requests must be via paper All accommodations requests must be via paper

09/12/ Standard Time National Testing with Accommodations (Cont.) Also submit a written request to ACT Also submit a written request to ACT Wheelchair-accessible room, snacks required medically, marking in test books, etc.Wheelchair-accessible room, snacks required medically, marking in test books, etc. Also submit voucher Also submit voucher Center Testing #1 description: Center Testing #1 description:

09/12/ Extended Time National Testing Students complete an ACT Registration Folder Students complete an ACT Registration Folder All Extended Time accommodations registrations must be via paper All Extended Time accommodations registrations must be via paper Also submit Application for ACT Extended Time National Testing Request Also submit Application for ACT Extended Time National Testing Request Also submit voucher Also submit voucher Center Testing #2 description: Center Testing #2 description:

09/12/ Extended Time National Testing (cont) If approved for Timing Code 6 – Spring 2007 MME and want the same accommodations – apply for Extended Time Testing. If approved for Timing Code 6 – Spring 2007 MME and want the same accommodations – apply for Extended Time Testing. Submit copy of ACT Approval Letter for Timing Code 6 -- replaces side 2 of the Application for ACT Extended Time National Testing request form. Submit copy of ACT Approval Letter for Timing Code 6 -- replaces side 2 of the Application for ACT Extended Time National Testing request form.

09/12/ ACT Special Testing Request Special Testing for all timing codes (except 6) Request Special Testing for all timing codes (except 6) Students do not complete a Registration Folder Students do not complete a Registration Folder Submit Request for ACT Special Testing + Voucher Submit Request for ACT Special Testing + Voucher

09/12/ Special Testing (Cont.) If same accommodations were approved in Spring 2007, ACT approval letter replaces side 2 of the Request for ACT Special Testing form – attach a copy of the approval letter If same accommodations were approved in Spring 2007, ACT approval letter replaces side 2 of the Request for ACT Special Testing form – attach a copy of the approval letter Special Testing description: Special Testing description:

09/12/ State-Allowed Accommodations No State-Allowed for Day 1 Fall Retest No State-Allowed for Day 1 Fall Retest Options (for Fall Retest 2007): Options (for Fall Retest 2007): Register to test Standard Time on Day 1Register to test Standard Time on Day 1 Request ACT-Approved Accommodations (Standard Time with Accommodations, Extended Time or Special Testing)Request ACT-Approved Accommodations (Standard Time with Accommodations, Extended Time or Special Testing) Wait until Spring 2008 for retest opportunityWait until Spring 2008 for retest opportunity

09/12/ Vouchers – For MME Day 1 ACT Plus Writing

09/12/ Fall 2007 MME Voucher Personalized Voucher Personalized Voucher School received personalized vouchers for students eligible to retake the MME School received personalized vouchers for students eligible to retake the MME To be used to register for MME Day 1 – ACT Plus Writing To be used to register for MME Day 1 – ACT Plus Writing

09/12/ Voucher – First Time Tester Verify student eligibility Verify student eligibility Claim the student and assign to the Fall 2007 MME test cycle on the OEAA Secure Site Claim the student and assign to the Fall 2007 MME test cycle on the OEAA Secure Site Assign a blank voucher to the student Assign a blank voucher to the student Validate the voucher with a barcode label printed from the OEAA Secure Site (place on front of voucher – do not cover voucher number) Validate the voucher with a barcode label printed from the OEAA Secure Site (place on front of voucher – do not cover voucher number)

09/12/ Fall 2007 MME Vouchers What does the voucher cover? Basic fee for ACT Plus Writing (required option for MME) Basic fee for ACT Plus Writing (required option for MME) Valid for October 27, 2007 test date only Valid for October 27, 2007 test date only Does not cover: Late fee Late fee Extra college choices Extra college choices Standby fee Standby fee

09/12/ Fall 2007 MME Vouchers School responsible for Notifying students and parents of MME retest status Notifying students and parents of MME retest status Distributing vouchers to only those students eligible and planning to take the Fall 2007 MME Retest Distributing vouchers to only those students eligible and planning to take the Fall 2007 MME Retest Registration Deadline – September 21, 2007 Registration Deadline – September 21, 2007

09/12/ Establishing an ACT Web Account

09/12/ Establishing an ACT Web Account Students create a Web Account Students create a Web Account New features for : New features for : –View ACT scores online –Update non-cognitive data for new test date –Request additional score reports (ASRs)

09/12/ Establishing an ACT Web Account The Good News: Option to use state voucher to register via the Web as alternative to standard paper registration folder Option to use state voucher to register via the Web as alternative to standard paper registration folder Print ACT Admission Tickets Print ACT Admission Tickets –Not for ACT Special Testing

09/12/ Establishing an ACT Web Account Online Registration: With a voucher With a voucher Follow instructions to create a student Web account Follow instructions to create a student Web account Will match to state testing record if student enters SSN or ACT ID from state testing score report Will match to state testing record if student enters SSN or ACT ID from state testing score report

09/12/ MME Day 2 and Day 3 Procedures MME Day 2 and Day 3 Procedures

09/12/ Questions? – – Fax: Fax:

09/12/ Materials for Day 2 and Day 3 Determine materials needed for each student testing in Fall 2007: –Standard –Accommodated (IEP, 504 Plan, ELL) Extended time only Extended time only Accommodated format Accommodated format

09/12/ Order Materials Online for Day 2 and Day 3 Login to the OEAA Secure Site: Login to the OEAA Secure Site: OEAA Secure Site User Manual: OEAA Secure Site User Manual: – located on OEAA-login screen – provides step by step instructions with any questions or concerns with the OEAA Secure Site with any questions or concerns with the OEAA Secure

09/12/ Material Orders and Shipment Tracking Select Enrollment Tab Select Enrollment Tab Enrollment Screen sub-tabs: Enrollment Screen sub-tabs: Detailed Instructions Detailed Instructions Enrollment Enrollment Please read detailed instructions then select the Enrollment sub-tab Please read detailed instructions then select the Enrollment sub-tab

09/12/ Order materials Test Supervisor order test materials Quantity – Standard Time Quantity – Standard Time Quantity – Extended time standard materials Quantity – Extended time standard materials Quantity – Accommodated format materials Quantity – Accommodated format materials

09/12/ Day 2 and 3 Materials Order Window Open: Order Window Open: August 31-September 21, 2007 August 31-September 21, 2007 All materials in one shipment: All materials in one shipment: Arrive by October 15, Arrive by October 15, To MME Test Supervisor To MME Test Supervisor Secure and non-secure Secure and non-secure

09/12/ Additional Orders Additional orders window: Additional orders window: –Opens October 12, 2007 –Last Date to Order additional test materials is October 24, 2007

09/12/ Day 2-3 Non-Secure Materials Administration Manuals Administration Manuals –Standard –Students Testing with Accommodations Blank Answer Documents Blank Answer Documents Printed Barcode Labels Printed Barcode Labels Blank Barcode Labels Blank Barcode Labels School Header and Class/Group Sheets School Header and Class/Group Sheets Return Packaging Labels Return Packaging Labels

09/12/ Day 2 and 3 Secure Materials Secure Materials –Test booklets –Standard Time – Form 0751 –Extended Time – Form 0752 Accommodated Test Kits Accommodated Test Kits Test Booklet Test Booklet Accommodated Format Accommodated Format Secure materials inventory Secure materials inventory

09/12/ Materials Return One Scheduled Pickup: –November 1, 2007 – 12:30 – 4:30pm –All Standard Time Testing Materials Call to Schedule Accommodations Pickup: –After accommodations testing is complete –No later than November 15, 2007

09/12/ Auxiliary Test Centers

09/12/ Auxiliary Test Centers – Day 2 and Day 3 Only if non-public school is not providing Day 2 and Day 3 testing Only if non-public school is not providing Day 2 and Day 3 testing Register for national ACT Test on October 27, 2007 at National Test Center Register for national ACT Test on October 27, 2007 at National Test Center Voucher Voucher

09/12/ Auxiliary Test Centers – Day 2 and Day 3 Register for Day 2 and Day 3 testing at an Auxiliary Test Center –Saturday, November 3 –Detroit, Warren, Lansing, or Marquette –Registration form

09/12/ MME Fall 2007 Retest Policies, Questions, and Contact Information

09/12/ MME Policies and Procedures Facilities Facilities Personnel Personnel Security Security Exact timing of tests Exact timing of tests Documentation of test day procedures Documentation of test day procedures

09/12/ Exception for Day 2 and Day 3 Bells Bells Public Address System Public Address System Regularly scheduled classes permitted in building or testing wing Regularly scheduled classes permitted in building or testing wing

09/12/ Now.... Your Questions

09/12/ Contact Information Pat King Pat King (517) voice (517) voice (new address) Jim Griffiths Jim Griffiths (517) voice (517) voice Joseph Martineau Joseph Martineau (517) voice (517) voice

09/12/ Contact Information Phone: Michigan Department of Education Office of Educational Assessment & Accountability P.O. Box Lansing, MI

09/12/ Questions and Comments Regarding Accommodations for Day 2 and Day 3 –Peggy Dutcher (for questions regarding accommodations for student with disabilities) (517) voice (517) –Phil Chase (for questions regarding accommodations for English Language Learners (ELL)) (517) voice (517) voice

09/12/ Additional Contacts For ACT specific questions For ACT specific questions For questions related to MME Day 2 or Day 3 For questions related to MME Day 2 or Day 3 Pearson Educational Measurement