MEAP-Access Webcast September 12, 2012

MEAP-AccessWebcastSeptember 12, 2012

Welcome and Introductions Jim Griffiths Manager, Administration and Reporting Office of Standards & Assessment

Welcome and Introductions The presenters are: Jim Griffiths – OSA Manager, Administration and Reporting Dan Evans - OSA Analyst, Administration & Reporting

Welcome and Introductions Tina Foote – OPARE Secure Site Analyst Ramona Moore – Measurement INC. Project Manager

Submitting Questions Email: answers@resa.net View any time at: www.MIstreamnet.com

Agenda • Assessment Background • Student Selection and Eligibility • Test Design • Accommodations • Secure Site • Receiving & Returning Materials • Fees & Accountability • Common Administration Errors • Research Codes • Questions

MEAP-Access Background In April of 2007, the U.S. Department of Education issued regulations describing Alternative Assessments based on Modified Achievement Standards (AA-MAS). Under NCLB and IDEA this is referred to as the “2% Regulation.”

MEAP-Access Background The 2% regulation permits a state to develop an assessment aligned with modified academic achievement standards that cover the same Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs) as the general assessment.

Assessment Continuum MEAP-Access helps to complete the assessment continuum • MEAP • MEAP (with accommodations) • MEAP-Access • MEAP-Access (with accommodations) • MI-Access (FI, SI, and P)

Assessment Continuum

Assessment Window

Student Selection and Eligibility Dan Evans Analyst, Administration and Reporting Office of Standards & Assessment

Eligibility Criteria Guidelines for participation are posted to the MEAP-Access web page under “IEP Team Information” section

Eligibility Criteria • Student must have current IEP; IEP must include goals based on Michigan’s Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs) for the grade in which the student is enrolled;

Eligibility Criteria • Student must have access to and instruction in grade-level content for the grade in which the student is enrolled;

Eligibility Criteria • IEP Team is reasonably certain student will not achieve grade-level standards at the same proficiency level as their peers, in the year covered by the IEP;

Eligibility Criteria • Objective evidence demonstrates that the student’s disability has precluded the student from achieving grade-level standards at the same level of proficiency as their peers;

Eligibility Criteria • Student’s lack of progress must be determined using multiple objectives and valid measures of the student’s academic achievement over time.

Eligibility Criteria

Assessment Decision Flowchart

Decision-Making Worksheet

Statewide Assessment Guidelines found on web page

Assessment Selection Guidelines • Michigan Online Professional Learning System (MOPLS) and Statewide Assessment Selection Guidelines (ASG) online program acts as companion to the printed manual available for download from the BAA site • Updated for 2012-13 school year • Link to manual www.michigan.gov/meap-access

MOPLS • A primary objective of MOPLS is to be an online trainer for educators. • The subject areas for the learning modules include: • Reading and Writing • Mathematics • Guidelines For Determining Participation In State Assessments

MOPLS • A key underpinning of MOPLS is to provide access to Michigan’s Reading/ Writing and Mathematic GLCEs • MOPLS is located at Michigan LearnPort hosted by Michigan Virtual University at http://mi.learnport.org/. • Registration is free.

MOPLS

Test Design Dan Evans Analyst, Administration and Reporting Office of Standards & Assessment

Test Design MEAP-Access features: • Fewer items on the assessments • 3 answer choices per item • Segmented passages • Passage introductions • Use of Graphics • Reduced reading load and complexity

Test Design • Grades 3 – 8 Reading • Grades 4 & 7 Writing • Grades 3 – 8 Mathematics MEAP-Access will be administered during the MEAP assessment window. (October 9-26, 2012)

Test Design Sample Booklet for Mathematics

Test Design Mathematics Grades 3-8 • 45 multiple choice items (3 answer choices) • Two parts in one test booklet • Part 1 – 20 items, Part 2 – 25 items • Calculator use allowed on all items

Test Design MEAP-Access sample item

Test Design Sample Booklet for Reading

Test Design Reading Grades 3-8 • 4 Reading selections, each with 8 multiple choice (MC) items • 11 Independent word study mc items

Test Design Reading Grades 3-8 Two days, two test booklets • Day one – 3 parts • 2 Reading selections with 8 MC items each • 11 Independent word study MC items • Day two – 2 parts • 2 Reading selections with 8 MC items each

Test Design Passage Introduction Sample

Test Design MEAP-Access Sample Passage

Test Design MEAP-Access sample items

Test Design Sample Booklet for Writing

Test Design Writing Grades 4 and 7 • 3 Writing prompts • 15 Independent multiple choice items

Test Design Writing Grades 4 and 7 Two days, two test booklets • Day one – 2 parts • 2 Writing prompts • Day two – 2 parts • 1 Writing prompt • 15 Independent MC items

Test Design Sample Writing Prompt Write about: Trying Something New Life offers many opportunities or chances to try new things. Sometimes people are afraid to try something new. Do only one of the following: • write a story about a time when you tried something new OR • write a story about a time someone you know tried something new

Test Design Writing Grades 4 and 7 • Will use same writing rubric as MEAP • Separate rangefinding conducted with teachers from across the state

Test Design Reading / Writing Flexibility Grades 4 and 7 • Reading or Writing may be split this year between MEAP and MEAP-Access only • Reading and writing may not be split between MI-Access

Test Design Assessment Flexibility by Content • The IEP Team has the flexibility to have a student participate in MEAP, MEAP-Access or MI-Access (FI). • The IEP Team is responsible for making this decision for each content area assessed at a given grade.

Test Design Assessment Flexibility by Content • For example, a grade 4 student could take MEAP reading, MEAP-Access writing, and FI mathematics. • MI-Access (FI) Accessing Print and Expressing Ideas (reading and writing) cannot be split with other assessments.

Test Design Science (Grade 5 & 8) The IEP Team will need to select either the MEAP or MI-Access, since no MEAP-Access science test is available.

MEAP-Access Webcast September 12, 2012