MEAP Coordinator Briefing

MEAP Coordinator Briefing Fall 2010

Welcome James A. Griffiths, Manager Assessment Administration And Reporting GriffithsJ@Michigan.gov

Agenda • Welcome • MEAP Test Administration • Assessment Integrity • Accommodations

Agenda • OEAA Secure Site • Receipt and Return of Testing Materials • Questions and Answers

Questions? • Fax in questions: 734-334-1857 • Email questions: answers@resa.net

MEAP Test Administration Sandra Spencer, Ph.D. Educational Research Consultant SpencerS1@Michigan.gov Kate Cermak, Administration and Reporting Analyst CermakK@Michigan.gov

MEAP Test Administration • Goal of MEAP:Assess students’ mastery of the knowledge and essential skills as defined in the Grade Level Content Expectations

MEAP Test Administration • Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCE’s) • The learning outcomes expected of all students • http://www.michigan.gov/glce

MEAP Test Administration • MEAP Website:www.michigan.gov/meap

MEAP Test Administration • Testing schedule posted to OEAA website • Schools may not deviate from posted schedule without OEAA approval • Schedule also included in Test Administrator’s Manual

MEAP Test Administration • Detailed administration information listed in the Test Administrator’s Manual • Administer entire test • Writing tests must be administered in order listed

MEAP Test Administration Test Schedule

MEAP Test Administration Return Schedule • On or before Nov. 3th • No fees • Results included in files, reports, AYP, and MI-SAAS (accreditation)

MEAP Test Administration Return Schedule • Between Nov. 4 and Nov. 10 (inclusive) • $250 late fee • Results included in files, reports, AYP, and MI-SAAS

MEAP Test Administration Return Schedule • Between Nov. 11 and Nov. 17 (inclusive) • $250 late fee • $25 processing fee per answer document • Results included in files, reports, AYP, and MI-SAAS

MEAP Test Administration Return Schedule • After November 17th • Answer documents not scored • No data files or reports • Results not included in AYP and MI-SAAS

MEAP Test Administration Return Schedule • After November 17th • No fees • ALL materials MUST be returned to avoid fine

MEAP Test Administration Processing Goals • Tested Roster before Thanksgiving • Data file before December holidays • Writing results not available until February

MEAP Test Administration Processing Goals • Reports posted to OEAA Secure web site in February • Reports to schools in March

MEAP Test Administration Processing Goals • Early returns help OEAA meet our goals! • Approximately 2.8 million answer documents scanned before Tested Roster Fun Fact!

MEAP Test Administration Materials Receipt • Initial Orders • Start Shipping: Sept. 20 • Start Arriving: Sept. 22 • Additional Orders: • Window Opens: Sept. 28 • Window Closes: Oct. 26

MEAP Test AdministrationMaterials Receipt Fun Facts! • In 2009, 34,887 boxes of materials were shipped. • The hottest day in the warehouse was 95°.

MEAP Test Administration Materials Receipt • Check packing lists carefully. • Need Help? 877-560-8378 option 2orOEAA@Michigan .gov

MEAP Test Administration Answer Documents • Students identified by • July 29th • preprinted answer documents • September 16th • preprinted barcode labels

MEAP Test Administration Answer Documents • Students identified after September 16th • Schools will need to print barcode labels • Blank labels included with materials shipment

MEAP Test Administration Answer Documents • Separate shipments for answer documents and test booklets • Very Important!Ensure each student has correct pre-id answer document

MEAP Test Administration Answer Documents • There is one answer document for each subject area/grade level • Very important not to give a student an answer document for another grade or subject

MEAP Test Administration Answer Documents • Example:Grades 4 - 8 Reading and grades 4 & 7 Writing • One Answer Document for both days 1 and 2 • Separate Test Booklets – one each for day 1 and day 2

MEAP Test Administration Answer Documents • Exception: • Grade 3 Reading has 2 combined test booklets / answer documents • Reading - Day 1 • Reading - Day 2

MEAP Test Administration Answer Documents • All answer documents returned for scoring must have correct preprinted student information or barcode label affixed • $10 processing fee

MEAP Test Administration Answer Documents • Detailed directions for completing the Answer Document, including demographics, are included in the Test Administrator’s Manual

MEAP Test Administration Answer Documents • MEAP-Access Eligibility • New bubble on reading and mathematics answer documents

MEAP Test Administration Answer Documents • MEAP-Access Eligibility • Fill in bubble if student would have been eligible to take the MEAP-Access assessment had it been available for Fall 2010 • www.michigan.gov/meap-access

MEAP Test AdministrationAnswer Documents Ensure bubbles are completely and correctly filled in.

MEAP Test Administration Answer Documents • Answer Documents • Check to be sure answer documents are NOT returned with nonscorable materials

Questions? • Fax in questions: 734-334-1857 • Email questions: answers@resa.net

MEAP Test Administration Test Forms • Multiple Test Forms • Embedded field test items • Seven forms in fall 2010 • Most districts will have one form for all schools • Large districts may receive multiple forms but only one assigned form per school

MEAP Test Administration Test Forms • Absent students: • No special make-up test form • Use form assigned to school for make-ups

MEAP Test Administration Reading Test - Times • Reading - Day 1 • October 12 • Grades 3 - 8 • Part 1: about 70 minutes • Part 2: about 40 minutes

MEAP Test Administration Reading Test - Times • Reading - Day 2 • October 13 • Grades 3 - 8 • Part 1: about 60 minutes • Part 2: about 25 minutes (Forms 2-7 only)

MEAP Test Administration Reading Test - Materials • Two test booklets (Day 1 and Day 2) • One answer document for grades 4-8 • 3rd grade has combined test booklets/answer documents

MEAP Test Administration Reading Test - Materials • Test administrator will need a Day 2 test booklet to read the Part 2 passage introduction • Forms 2-7 only

MEAP Test AdministrationReading Test - Format • Paired reading selections • Independent reading selections • Multiple choice questions • Constructed response questions

MEAP Test Administration Reading Test - Reminders • Test administrators must adhere to the directions in the Test Administrator’s Manual when reading from a student test booklet • Reader Scripts, DVDs, and CDs are not available

MEAP Test Administration Writing Test - Times • Writing - Day 1 • October 14 • Grades 4 and 7 • Part 1: about 20 minutes • Part 2: about 35–50 minutes • Part 3: about 50 minutes

MEAP Test Administration Writing Test - Times • Writing - Day 2 • October 20 • Grades 4 and 7 • Part 1: about 50 minutes • Part 2: about 40 minutes • Part 3: about 35 minutes

MEAP Test Administration Writing Test - Materials • Two test booklets (Day 1 and Day 2) • One answer document • Test administrator will need a copy of each test booklet to read directions, writing prompts, and checklists

MEAP Test Administration Writing Test - Format • Multiple Choice • Student Writing Samples • Constructed Response • Peer response to Student Writing Sample prompt • Narrative prompts • Informational prompt

MEAP Test Administration Writing Test - Reminders • Students MUST take the test parts in order • Student Writing Samples are not be read aloud to students

MEAP Test Administration Writing Test - Reminders • No additional paper may be used unless specified as an accommodation • Test administrators must adhere to the directions in the Test Administrator’s Manual when reading from a student test booklet • Reader Scripts, DVDs, and CDs are not available

MEAP Coordinator Briefing