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Michigan Merit Examination (MME)

Michigan Merit Examination (MME). Spring 2012 MME Preparation and Planning September 22, 2011. Welcome and Introductions. Michigan Department of Education Jim Griffiths Martha Caswell ACT, Inc. Diane Weyer. Today’s Agenda. MME Overview MME critical dates and schedule

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Michigan Merit Examination (MME)

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  1. Michigan Merit Examination (MME) Spring 2012 MME Preparation and Planning September 22, 2011 1

  2. Welcome and Introductions Michigan Department of Education Jim Griffiths Martha Caswell ACT, Inc. Diane Weyer 2

  3. Today’s Agenda • MME Overview • MME critical dates and schedule • Review of the school establishment process • Review of testing requirements 3

  4. Today’s Agenda, cont. • Training sessions – what to expect, who must attend, who should attend • Who tests in Spring 2012 • Helping students prepare for the MME • Home-schooled students • Non-public school students 4

  5. Today’s Agenda, cont. • How to conduct a successful test administration • Spring 2012 schedule • What’s new for Spring 2012 • Sources of Information • Questions and Answers 5

  6. Questions? • Email – answers@resa.net 6

  7. MME Overview • Statewide high school assessment • Grade 11 – as of March 6 • 3 Parts: • ACT Plus Writing • WorkKeys component • Michigan component 7

  8. MME Overview • Student Benefits: • Free college entrance exam • Free work skills certification eligibility 8

  9. MME Overview • 3 Days of Testing • Day 1 – ACT Plus Writing • Day 2 – WorkKeys component • Day 3 – Michigan component 9

  10. MME Overview • 3 Test Administrations • Initial Testing • Makeup Testing • Accommodated Testing 10

  11. MME Test Dates • Initial Testing Spring 2012 • March 6: ACT Plus Writing • March 7: WorkKeys component • March 8: Michigan component 11

  12. MME Test Dates • Makeup Testing Spring 2012 • March 20: ACT Plus Writing • March 21: WorkKeys component • March 22: Michigan component 12

  13. MME Test Dates • Accommodations Testing Windows Spring 2012 • Day 1: March 6 – March 20 • Day 2: March 7 – March 21 • Day 3: March 8 – March 22 13

  14. MME Overview • Specific Requirements • Facilities • Staffing • Test Administration • Established as MME Test Center 14

  15. MME Overview • Who must be established as an MME Test Center? • Each/every Michigan Public High School or PSA - required • Non-public High Schools - recommended 15

  16. MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal • Establishment/Renewal Packets to arrive at high schools by September 6 • Sent to HS principals • Courtesy copy sent to District Assessment Coordinators 16

  17. MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal • Review key documents • Standard Testing Requirements • School Schedule and Site Options for Administration of the 2012 Michigan Merit Examination 17

  18. Key Documents, continued • Qualifications and Responsibilities for Test Supervisors, Back-up Test Supervisors, and Test Accommodations Coordinators 18

  19. MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal • Responsibility of High School Principal • Submit school information profile • Select/confirm key MME testing staff 19

  20. MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal • Key MME Testing Staff – required in each high school • Test Supervisor (TS) • Back-up Test Supervisor (BU) • Test Accommodations Coordinator (TAC) 20

  21. Required MME Testing Personnel • Test Supervisor • Responsible for all MME assessment activities • Responsible for all MME testing materials • Back-up Test Supervisor • Responsible to serve if Test Supervisor unable to do so • Will assist the Test Supervisor 21

  22. Required MME Testing Personnel • Test Accommodations Coordinator • Assures that each student requiring accommodations applies for them • Coordinates all MME Accommodations Testing for your school 22

  23. Relatives Participating in MME Testing • Key MME Testing Staff have access to secure test materials prior to testing • Test Supervisor / Back-up Supervisor may notbe related to anystudent taking the standard time MME in 2012 anywhere in Michigan. • TAC may not be related to any student approved for accommodated MME in 2012 anywhere in Michigan. 23

  24. Relatives Participating in MME Testing Relatives are defined as: • Children / Step-children • Grandchildren • Nieces / Nephews • Siblings • In-laws • Spouses • Persons under your guardianship 24

  25. Athletic Coaches • For Accommodated Testing – may not serve as the Test Accommodations Coordinator if any student athletes test with accommodations. • For Standard Time and Accommodations testing – may not serve as a Room Supervisor – in any one-on-one situation where student athletes are testing. 25

  26. MME Staffing • Room Supervisors and Proctors may not assist in a room where any relative is being tested 26

  27. MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal • Principals – select/confirm your school’s • Test Supervisor, • Back-up Test Supervisor, and • Test Accommodations Coordinator 27

  28. MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal • Online submission completed by September 16, 2011: • Principals – MME Appointment of Testing Staff & School Information form 28

  29. MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal • Online submission starting September 19, 2011: • Test Supervisors - ACT State Testing 2012 Test Supervisor and Facilities Profile • Back-up Test Supervisors - ACT State Testing 2012 Back-up Test Supervisor Profile 29

  30. MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal • Online submission starting September 19, 2011 continued: • Test Accommodations Coordinators - ACT State Testing 2012 Test Accommodations Coordinator Profile 30

  31. MME Test Center Establishment/Renewal • Registration for required MME Training Session • One half-day training session • November 16 - 18 31

  32. Required MME Training Session –who must attend • ALLnewTest Supervisors, Back-up Test Supervisors, and Test Accommodations Coordinators are required to attend • ONLY for “Named” MME Test Staff • Ideally, testing staff from each school will attend the same session 32

  33. Required MME Training Session – who should attend • What if all staff members in your school have been trained previously? • Stronglyrecommend at least one key staff person from each school attend 33

  34. Previously TrainedMME Key Staff • Webcast will be posted early November for viewing • Refresher of main topics • Reminder of policies and procedures 34

  35. New Training for Room Supervisors and Proctors • Webcast will be posted early November for viewing • Main responsibilities • Reminder of policies and procedures • Use for local staff training 35

  36. Continuing for Spring 2012 MME • Additional attendance requirements • Misadministration resulting in • Voided tests • Warning letter • School or district administrator 36

  37. MME Training Session –what to expect • What will be covered: • Testing Requirements – before, during, and after testing • Procedures for Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 • Ordering materials • Return Information 37

  38. MME Training Session– what to expect • What will be covered (continued): • Avoiding the Pitfalls • Testing with Accommodations • Local training for room supervisors and proctors • Changes for Spring 2012 MME • Question and Answer session 38

  39. MME Training Session – what to expect • Arrive Early – All Attendees must sign-in • This Training is ONLY for TS, Back-up TS, Test Accommodations Coordinators, and District Assessment Coordinators 39

  40. MME Training Session – what to expect • Training materials sent to HS Principal week of November 7 to distribute to Key Staff • BRING PACKETS TO TRAINING • No materials available on-site • Beverage service will be provided 40

  41. MME Training Session – what to expect • If your school staff does not participate in required training – YOUR School will NOT be allowed to administer MME 41

  42. Continuing for Spring 2012 MME • MME Remote Training Sites • Locations for 2012 MME training • Travel time/distance • AM or PM option – select locations 42

  43. Wednesday, Nov 16 (am) – Grand Rapids Thursday, Nov 17 (am) – Novi Thursday, Nov 17 (pm) – Wayne RESA and Remote sites Friday, Nov 18 (am & pm) – Wayne RESAand Remote sites Training Dates and Locations 43

  44. MME Assessment Sitesand Facilities • Same requirements for Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 • Preferred site is in a quiet wing of the high school • Off-site administration • Each site must request ACT approval by December 14, 2011 44

  45. MME Assessment Sitesand Facilities • Choice of testing rooms for standard time administration • Adequate writing surfaces • Seating arrangements (Applies Equally to Desks and Tables) • Freedom from distractions 45

  46. Exceptions for Day 2 and Day 3 Only • Permitted ONLY if hardship situation • Students permitted in building or wing for instructional purposes only • Bells • Public Announcements 46

  47. Who Takes MMEin Spring 2012? • Grade 11 – All students • Only two exceptions: • student who is taking the MI-Access • Student retained/reclassified as Grade 11 who has previous valid MME scores in all subjects (Performance Level 1, 2, 3, or 4) 47

  48. Who Takes MMEin Spring 2012? • Grade 12 • Only eligible to test if: • First-time tester OR • Student who has an MME score of NA (not valid) in one or more subjects • Eligible students/parents must be offered opportunity to test 48

  49. Who Takes MMEin Spring 2012? • Grade 12 • Students not previously tested due to grade reclassification must test or school may face accountability consequences 49

  50. MME Subject Score – Not Valid No scale score or Performance Level • Nonstandard accommodation • Did not meet attemptedness • Prohibited Behavior • Misadministration • Missing Test Form number 50

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