MI-Access Conference Presentations

2 Functional Independence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 Sample FI Math item

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

Sample FI Science item 14

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

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 Expressing Ideas Scoring Rubric includes Writing and Drawing Rubric

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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