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Michigan Merit Exam Spring 2008. Exam Administration Information. What is the MME?. MI state assessment called the Michigan Merit Exam (replaces the MEAP).
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Michigan Merit ExamSpring 2008 Exam Administration Information
What is the MME? • MI state assessment called the Michigan Merit Exam (replaces the MEAP). • The MME is made up of 3 testing components: the national ACT test; WorkKeys tests in math and reading (reading for information & applied math); and state created subject tests in the areas of math, science and social studies. • All juniors across the state will take this exam.
When and Where is the MME? • The exam will be taken over the course of three days – March 11, 12, and 13. • The ACT Plus Writing will be given on March 11. • The WorkKeys tests and MI Math test be given on March 12. • MI Science and Social Studies tests will be given on March 13. • The MME will be given at Mercy during the regular school day.
Why take the MME? • The ACT score from this test administration can be used to apply to a college or university. • The scores from these tests will be used to determine if a student qualifies for the Michigan Promise Scholarship. The potential scholarship is worth $4,000 and can be used to help pay for the cost of attending a university (public or private), community college, or technical/trade school in Michigan. • Students who choose to attend an out of state college can still use the money to take college courses here in Michigan. For example, courses taken during the summer at a state affiliated school.
Testing Resources • Preparing for the ACT: ACT Online Prep, The Real ACT Prep Guide, and sample test booklets are available at: http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/index.html • WorkKeys – sample items for Applied Math and Reading for Information at the bottom of the page: http://www.act.org/workkeys/assess/math/index.html http://www.act.org/workkeys/assess/reading/index.html • Scroll down to Information for Parents & Students: http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-22709_35150---,00.html
Practice TestsAvailable through Learning Express Library • Tests include: Advanced Placement, College Placement, Skills Improvement (Reading, Writing, Math, General Skills): http://0-www.learnatest.com.elibrary.mel.org/LearningExpressLibrary/Home.cfm?CFID=x&CFTOKEN=x&Refresh=1&HR=http://elibrary.mel.org
FREE Practice Tests MME/ACT • To assist in preparing for the Michigan Merit Exam, Mercy students have access to testGEAR, an online test preparation program. The program is available 24/7, provided by Michigan Virtual High School. The test preparation program will assist in preparing students with all areas of the MME, including the ACT and state subject-based tests in science, math and social studies. Based on a brief diagnostic test, testGEAR prescribes each student with a personalized study plan that guides the student through up to 60 hours of online data-driven instruction. Students will have the ability to complete the entire program or only the sections of the exam where they need the most practice. • Simply go to www.bridges.com/mvhs, then follow these instructions: ~ Click Create your Username in the First Time User box. ~ Select your school from the list, or use the search function to locate your school. ~ Enter your personal information. ~ Select testGEAR in Your Tools box.
Questions? • For additional information, please contact the Counseling Department at (248) 476-8020 ext. 1526 or ext. 1541