1. September 10, 2008 1 1 Michigan Merit Examination (MME) Spring 2009 MME Preparation

2. September 10, 2008 2 2 Welcome and Introductions Michigan Department of Education - OEAA Jim Griffiths Pat King

3. September 10, 2008 3 3 Welcome and Introductions ACT Jim Washburn Diane Weyer

4. September 10, 2008 4 4 Today’s Agenda What’s new for Spring 2009 What’s new for Spring 2009 Who tests in Spring 2009 Who tests in Spring 2009 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. September 10, 2008 5 5 Today’s Agenda, continued Review of the test site establishment process Review of the test site 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. September 10, 2008 6 6 Today’s Agenda, continued Home school students Home school 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. September 10, 2008 7 7 Questions? Email – answers@resa.net Email – answers@resa.netanswers@resa.net Fax: 734-334-1857 Fax: 734-334-1857

8. September 10, 2008 8 8 What’s New Fall Retest eliminated! Fall Retest eliminated!

9. September 10, 2008 9 9 What’s New for Spring 2009 Day 1 ACT Plus Writing Day 1 ACT Plus Writing –No changes

10. September 10, 2008 10 What’s New for Spring 2009 Added the WorkKeys Locating Information test Added the WorkKeys Locating Information test –Day 2 is now WorkKeys only –Students are eligible for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

11. September 10, 2008 11 What’s New for Spring 2009 All Michigan components will be administered on Day 3 All Michigan components will be administered on Day 3 –Mathematics –Science –Social Studies

12. September 10, 2008 12 What’s New for Spring 2009 40 minutes each; all multiple- choice 40 minutes each; all multiple- choice The Michigan constructed response has been eliminated The Michigan constructed response has been eliminated Social Studies is now only one part Social Studies is now only one part

13. September 10, 2008 13 What’s New for Spring 2009 Only selected items from the ACT and WorkKeys will contribute to the MME subject scores Only selected items from the ACT and WorkKeys will contribute to the MME subject scores MME Science based on the high school content expectations (HSCE) MME Science based on the high school content expectations (HSCE)

14. September 10, 2008 14 Who Tests in Spring 2009? Grade 11 Grade 11 –ALL students who are not taking the MI-Access

15. September 10, 2008 15 Who Tests in Spring 2009? Grade 12 Grade 12 –Students who have not tested previously –Students who did not receive a valid MME score in all subjects

16. September 10, 2008 16 What is a valid MME subject score? Performance Level 1 – Advanced Performance Level 1 – Advanced Performance Level 2 – Proficient Performance Level 2 – Proficient Performance Level 3 – Partially proficient Performance Level 3 – Partially proficient Performance Level 4 – Not proficient Performance Level 4 – Not proficient

17. September 10, 2008 17 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

18. September 10, 2008 18 How to Conduct a Successful MME Test Administration

19. September 10, 2008 19 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

20. September 10, 2008 20 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

21. September 10, 2008 21 MME Test Dates Initial Testing (Spring 2009) Initial Testing (Spring 2009) –March 10: ACT Plus Writing –March 11: WorkKeys –March 12: Michigan Components

22. September 10, 2008 22 MME Test Dates Makeup Testing (Spring 2009) Makeup Testing (Spring 2009) –March 24: ACT Plus Writing –March 25: WorkKeys –March 26: Michigan Components

23. September 10, 2008 23 MME Test Dates Accommodations Testing Windows (Spring 2009) Accommodations Testing Windows (Spring 2009) –Day 1: March 10 – March 24 –Day 2: March 11 – March 25 –Day 3: March 12 – March 26

24. September 10, 2008 24 Major Activities for Spring 2009 Establish/renew Michigan high schools as test sites by Establish/renew Michigan high schools as test sites by September 19

25. September 10, 2008 25 Major Activities for Spring 2009 Identify/confirm key staff Identify/confirm key staff –Test Supervisor (TS) –Back-up Test Supervisor (BU) –Test Accommodations Coordinator (TAC)

26. September 10, 2008 26 Major Activities for Spring 2009 Apply for testing accommodations Apply for testing accommodations Train key staff Train key staff –Test Supervisor –Back-up Test Supervisor –Test Accommodations Coordinator

27. September 10, 2008 27 Spring 2009 MME Schedule Week of August 25 Test Site Renewal/Establishment Packets sent to high school principals; including Workshop information September 8 Staff begin to register online for Workshop Training

28. September 10, 2008 28 Spring 2009 MME Schedule September 10 MME Spring 2009 Preparation Webcast September 11 Accommodations Training Webcast (for TACs) September 19 Test Site Renewal/Establishment Packets due back to ACT - Staff and facilities

29. September 10, 2008 29 Spring 2009 MME Schedule September 29 Administrator Training Workshop registration completed October 27-31 Testing Staff Workshop Training conducted at 10 sites statewide December 1 Receipt deadline for applying for ACT-approved accommodations

30. September 10, 2008 30 Spring 2009 MME Schedule December 1 Off-site testing requests due to ACT January 16 All standard materials and accommodated materials for Days 2 and 3 orders due January 23 Receipt deadline for ordering state-allowed accommodations

31. September 10, 2008 31 MME Test Center Renewal/Establishment Renewal/Establishment Packets sent to high schools the week of August 25 Renewal/Establishment Packets sent to high schools the week of August 25 –Sent to HS principals –Courtesy copy sent to District Assessment Coordinators

32. September 10, 2008 32 MME Test Center Renewal/Establishment Principals – select/confirm your school’s Test Supervisor, Back-up Test Supervisor, and Test Accommodations Coordinator Principals – select/confirm your school’s Test Supervisor, Back-up Test Supervisor, and Test Accommodations Coordinator

33. September 10, 2008 33 MME Test Center Renewal/Establishment Complete the MME Appointment of Testing Staff & School Information form Complete the MME Appointment of Testing Staff & School Information form Deadline for return of Principal’s materials September 19 Deadline for return of Principal’s materials September 19

34. September 10, 2008 34 MME Test Center Renewal/Establishment Review key documents Review key documents –Standard Testing Requirements –School Schedule and Site Options for Administration of the 2009 Michigan Merit Examination

35. September 10, 2008 35 Key Documents, continued –Summary of Test Administration Policies –Qualifications and Responsibilities for Test Supervisors and Back-up Test Supervisors

36. September 10, 2008 36 Key Documents, continued –Qualifications for Test Accommodations Coordinators

37. September 10, 2008 37 MME Test Center Renewal/Establishment Documents to be returned by September 19, 2008: Documents to be returned by September 19, 2008: –Principals – MME Appointment of Testing Staff & School Information form –Test Supervisors - ACT State Testing 2009 Test Supervisor and Facilities Profile

38. September 10, 2008 38 MME Test Center Renewal/Establishment, continued –Back-up Test Supervisors - ACT State Testing 2009 Back-up Test Supervisor Profile –Test Accommodations Coordinators - ACT State Testing 2009 Test Accommodations Coordinator Profile

39. September 10, 2008 39 Assessment Sites Preferred site is in a quiet wing of the high school Preferred site is in a quiet wing of the high school –School in session for all students, or –School for testing students only

40. September 10, 2008 40 Assessment Sites, continued Off-site administration Off-site administration –Community College –ISD/RESA –Other public facility –Other private facility Each site must be approved by ACT Each site must be approved by ACT (deadline December 12, 2008)

41. September 10, 2008 41 Assessment Facilities Choice of testing rooms for standard time administration Choice of testing rooms for standard time administration –Uncrowded seating – prefer classrooms with 25-30 examinees –Manageable security – prefer no more than 100 examinees in one room –Good lighting, comfortable temperature, quiet atmosphere

42. September 10, 2008 42 Assessment Facilities Adequate writing surfaces Adequate writing surfaces –No lapboards permitted; temporary surfaces resting on chair arms or back of chair in front must be reviewed and approved by ACT –Must accommodate both test booklet and answer document

43. September 10, 2008 43 Assessment Facilities Seating arrangements (Applies Equally to Desks and Tables) Seating arrangements (Applies Equally to Desks and Tables) –Seats must be assigned by testing staff as students enter room –Minimum of 3 feet apart side-to-side (measured shoulder-to-shoulder) –Minimum of 3 feet apart front-to-back (measured head-to-head) –All students must face the same direction, directly behind one another

44. September 10, 2008 44 Assessment Facilities Freedom from distractions Freedom from distractions –No one not involved in testing may be in the room –Uninterrupted testing period required for all days of testing –No unnecessary noises (bells, public address systems, etc. must be turned off) –Testing rooms must be separated from regular school activities

45. September 10, 2008 45 Exception 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. September 10, 2008 46 Required MME Personnel Test Supervisor Test Supervisor –Responsible for all MME assessment activities –Responsible for all testing materials Back-up Test Supervisor Back-up Test Supervisor –Responsible to serve if Test Supervisor unable to do so –Will assist the Test Supervisor

47. September 10, 2008 47 Required MME Personnel Test Accommodations Coordinator Test Accommodations Coordinator –Assures that each student requiring accommodations applies for them - ACT- approved or state-allowed –Coordinates all Accommodations Testing for your school These personnel needed in each high school These personnel needed in each high school Named by September 19 Named by September 19

48. September 10, 2008 48 Avoiding Conflicts of Interest Test (and Back-up) Test Supervisors have access to secure test materials prior to testing. Test (and Back-up) Test Supervisors have access to secure test materials prior to testing.

49. September 10, 2008 49 Avoiding Conflicts of Interest To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, and to protect relatives (children, step-children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, siblings, in-laws, spouses, and persons under your guardianship) from allegations of impropriety: To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, and to protect relatives (children, step-children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, siblings, in-laws, spouses, and persons under your guardianship) from allegations of impropriety: –Test (and Backup) Supervisors may not be related to any examinee taking the ACT/WorkKeys in 2008-2009 anywhere in Michigan. –Room supervisors and proctors may not assist in a room where any relative is being tested

50. September 10, 2008 50 Avoiding Conflicts of Interest TACs – May not be related to or guardian of any examinee participating in MME accommodations testing anywhere in Michigan this year. (see list of relatives / guardians on prior slide) TACs – May not be related to or guardian of any examinee participating in MME accommodations testing anywhere in Michigan this year. (see list of relatives / guardians on prior slide)

51. September 10, 2008 51 Avoiding Conflicts of Interest Testing staff supporting accommodations – May not be involved in coaching high school athletics or college athletics (applicable only if student testing with accommodations participates in athletics) Testing staff supporting accommodations – May not be involved in coaching high school athletics or college athletics (applicable only if student testing with accommodations participates in athletics)

52. September 10, 2008 52 Training Workshops – what to expect, who must attend, who should attend Half – Day Training Sessions Half – Day Training Sessions Workshop materials available at each session Workshop materials available at each session

53. September 10, 2008 53 Training Workshops – what to expect, who must attend, who should attend ONLY for “Named” Test Staff -- ALL New Test Supervisors, Back-up Test Supervisors, and Test Accommodations Coordinators are Required to Attend. Ideally, testing staff from each school will attend the same workshop session. ONLY for “Named” Test Staff -- ALL New Test Supervisors, Back-up Test Supervisors, and Test Accommodations Coordinators are Required to Attend. Ideally, testing staff from each school will attend the same workshop session.

54. September 10, 2008 54 Training Workshops – what to expect, who must attend, who should attend What if all staff members have been previously trained? What if all staff members have been previously trained? Strongly recommend at least one key staff person attend Strongly recommend at least one key staff person attend

55. September 10, 2008 55 Training Workshops – what to expect What will be covered: What will be covered: –Testing Requirements – before, during, and after testing –Procedures for Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 –Ordering materials –Returning materials

56. September 10, 2008 56 Training Workshops – what to expect –Avoiding the Pitfalls –Testing with Accommodations –In-school training for room supervisors and proctors –Question and Answers

57. September 10, 2008 57 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, Backup TS, Test Accommodations Coordinators, and District Assessment Coordinators This Training Is ONLY for TS, Backup TS, Test Accommodations Coordinators, and District Assessment Coordinators

58. September 10, 2008 58 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

59. September 10, 2008 59 Training Dates and Locations Oct 27 – Marquette Oct 27 – Marquette Oct 28 – St. Ignace Oct 28 – St. Ignace Oct 29 – Cadillac Oct 29 – Cadillac Oct 30 – Grand Rapids Oct 30 – Grand Rapids Oct 31 – Kalamazoo Oct 31 – Kalamazoo Oct 27 – University Center Oct 27 – University Center Oct 28 – Lansing Oct 28 – Lansing Oct 29 – Detroit Oct 29 – Detroit Oct 30 – Warren Oct 30 – Warren Oct 31 – Novi Oct 31 – Novi

60. September 10, 2008 60 Students testing with accommodations For the MME Day 1, two types of Accommodations will be available: For the MME Day 1, two types of Accommodations will be available: –ACT - Approved Accommodations –State - Allowed Accommodations

61. September 10, 2008 61 Students testing with accommodations For Days 2 and Day 3, no approval required, based on student IEP, 504 plan, or ELL instruction For Days 2 and Day 3, no approval required, based on student IEP, 504 plan, or ELL instruction

62. September 10, 2008 62 Training for TACs September 11, 2009 – September 11, 2009 – MME Accommodations Webcast –Especially for Test Accommodations Coordinators (TAC) –Does not replace the required workshops in October –Principals – ensure your TACs view this training

63. September 10, 2008 63 Home School Students Home School students wishing to participate in the MME will test at their local public high school Home School students wishing to participate in the MME will test at their local public high school Local Public Schools – will need to work with local home school students wishing to take the MME Local Public Schools – will need to work with local home school students wishing to take the MME

64. September 10, 2008 64 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 site

65. September 10, 2008 65 Non-Public School Students, continued –Participation Model #2 Students test at Auxiliary Test Center Students test at Auxiliary Test Center Accommodated students test at your school Accommodated students test at your school No accommodations testing at Auxiliary Test Centers No accommodations testing at Auxiliary Test Centers

66. September 10, 2008 66 Non-Public School Students, continued –Complete the appropriate test site establishment and testing staff forms and return to ACT by September 19

67. September 10, 2008 67 Questions? Email – answers@resa.net Email – answers@resa.netanswers@resa.net Fax: 734-334-1857 Fax: 734-334-1857

68. September 10, 2008 68 Helping Students Prepare for 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

69. September 10, 2008 69 Helping Students Prepare for MME Assure that course content matches course titles Assure that course content matches course titles

70. September 10, 2008 70 Helping Students Prepare for MME Encourage students to enroll in rigorous college preparatory classes (or equivalent ones that address the same content with the similar rigor) Encourage students to enroll in rigorous college preparatory classes (or equivalent ones that address the same content with the similar rigor)

71. September 10, 2008 71 Helping Students Prepare for MME Have students participate in reasonable ACT prep activities Have students participate in reasonable ACT prep activities –Use ACT or commercial products to practice taking a timed test –Become comfortable with the test formats

72. September 10, 2008 72 Helping to Prepare for MME Become familiar with WorkKeys test formats Become familiar with WorkKeys test formats –www.act.org www.act.org –michigan.gov/mme

73. September 10, 2008 73 Focus on learning the skills defined in the high school standards and the High School Content Expectations rather than just practicing test-taking skills Focus on learning the skills defined in the high school standards and the High School Content Expectations rather than just practicing test-taking skills Helping to Prepare for MME

74. September 10, 2008 74 Getting Started Now Review past MME reports/Student Data File Review past MME reports/Student Data File –What percent of students take recommended college core courses? –What is the performance of students taking college core versus those who did not? –What are the trends over time?

75. September 10, 2008 75 Getting Started Now, continued What are the implications of MME results? What are the implications of MME results? –For counselors - better course-taking advice? –For academic departments - improved rigor of courses? –For districts - More rigorous graduations requirements?

76. September 10, 2008 76 Key Resources Today’s webcast Today’s webcast September 11, 2008 - Webcast on MME assessment accommodations (http://www.mistreamnet.com, click on 'Archived Stream’) September 11, 2008 - Webcast on MME assessment accommodations (http://www.mistreamnet.com, click on 'Archived Stream’)

77. September 10, 2008 77 For Questions and Comments For more information on MME For more information on MME –www.michigan.gov/mme –(877) 560-8378 –mme@michigan.gov

78. September 10, 2008 78 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 2800 –ACT State Testing Accommodations (800) 553-6244 x 1788 –mi.mme@act.org

79. September 10, 2008 79 Questions? Email – answers@resa.net Email – answers@resa.netanswers@resa.net Fax: 734-334-1857 Fax: 734-334-1857