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Learn about MI-Access, covering topics on student populations, assessment booklets, item formats, and scoring rubrics for those with cognitive impairments. The focus is on supported independence and participation in various content areas. Discover the assessment types and tools used in MI-Access for effective evaluation.
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MI-Access 2012-2013 Conference Presentations
P/SI Student Populations Content Areas Assessment Booklets Item Format Scoring Rubrics
Participation Students who have, or function as if they have, severe cognitive impairment
Participation Expected to require extensive ongoing support in adulthood and may have significant cognitive and/or physical impairments that limit their ability to generalize or transfer learning Dependent on others for most, if not all, daily living needs
Participation The instructional approach for these students targets opportunities for them to integrate into age-appropriate tasks, activities related to daily living skills, and academic content
Supported Independence Students who have, or function as if they have, moderate cognitive impairment
Supported Independence Will require ongoing support in major life roles and may have cognitive and/or physical impairments that limit their ability to generalize or transfer learning
Supported Independence Instructional approach is direct, in context, and targeted toward specific, essential independent living and academic skills
Supported Independence Working toward mastering daily living and employment routines and an acceptable level of independent living
P/SI Content Areas Assessed • English Language Arts • Mathematics • Science • MI-Access is based on • Extended Grade Level Content Expectations (EGLCE) • Extended Benchmarks (EB) • Extended High School Content Expectations (EHSCE) • Grades 3-8 and 11
P/SI Assessment Booklets • Combined booklets for ELA and mathematics for both Participation and Supported Independence • Color coordinated
Participation • ELA and • Mathematics = Blue
Participation • Science = Pink
Supported Independence • ELA and • Mathematics = Green
Supported Independence • Science = Red
Item Development All items • aligned to EGLCE/EB/EHSCE • coded to adult life contexts
Item Development • Core items count toward the student’s score • Embedded items are for field testing ONLY
Item Types and Formats Selected Response/Multiple Choice items • SI: 3 choices-graphics • P: 2 choices-graphics
Item Types and Formats Observation/Activity • Many items use an activity-based observation format • Paper and pencil tests are not appropriate
Selected-response • ELA, mathematics, and science have selected-response items • ALL selected-response items administered the same way
Selected-response Selected-response picture cards will be provided by the MI-Access contractor for use during the assessment
Selected-response ONE set of picture cards will be shipped to each TEACHER based on: • content area (P/SI ELA and Mathematics OR P/SI Science) • grades being assessed
Picture Cards Picture cards are presented in very specific ways • Read manual sections on the different presentation styles • Watch presentation styles in online learning program
Selected-response Two reasons for picture cards: • Not practical for students to look at pictures in an assessment booklet. • Selected-response items have to be presented twice – each time in a different order.
Sample SI Item Which of these shows a pulley being used? A hammer and nail B raising a flag C wheelchair on ramp
Picture Cards The assessment administrator will be provided with 8½ X 11 pictures of a hammer and nail, raising a flag, and a wheelchair on ramp.
Sample Participation Item Which one can go faster? A B
Picture Cards The assessment administrator will be provided with 8½ X 11 pictures of a car and a bicycle.
MI-Access Artwork Artwork is available at the MI-Access Webpage for review and instructional use
Activity-Based Observation Assessment administrators need to use whatever they typically use during instruction in the format most familiar to the student
Activity-Based Observation Assessment administrators will provide THEIR OWN picture cards IF they are typically used during the activity or routine where the item is being administered
Sample Participation Item • Activity: The student will respond appropriately to a greeting from an unfamiliar person, such as a teacher, support staff, or related service provider, during arrival or dismissal time. • Scoring Focus: Responding to and/or communicating with a variety of audiences
Online Learning MI-Access P/SI Scoring Rubrics Online Learning Program is available on the Webpage at www.mi.gov/mi-access
Online Learning It has self-directed modules to lead you through the assessment administration.
Online Learning Modules are in video format allowing viewer to watch the role of Primary and Shadow assessment administrators.
Contact Information Call 877-560-8378, Select Option 4 BAA@michigan.gov