Transcript Michigan Merit Examination Support Initiative

Michigan Merit Examination
Support Initiative
Curriculum-Embedded Support
For All Grade 11 Students in the
Detroit Public Schools
The MEAP High School Test is Changing
• In the spring of 2007, students will be
required to take the Michigan Merit
Examination (MME)
• The MME will be administered to all
Grade 11 students statewide
• Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for high
schools will be calculated using the results
of the MME
The Michigan Merit Examination
has Five Parts
• ACT Plus Writing
– English, Reading, Writing, Mathematics and Science
• ACT WorkKeys
– Applied Mathematics
– Reading for Information
• Michigan Mathematics
• Michigan Science
• Michigan Social Studies
The MME will yield college-reportable ACT scores
Preparation is Key
• According to American College Testing,
students earn higher scores on college
entrance examinations when they elect to
do the following.
– Take four or more years of course work in English
– Take three or more years of course work in
Mathematics, Science and Social Studies
– Engage in test preparation activities that improve testtaking skills and provide instruction in the knowledge
and skills measured college entrance examinations
Purpose of the Michigan Merit
Examination Support Initiative
• To provide each Grade 11 student with
thirteen, 55 minute, in-class support sessions
over a 6 week period
• Sessions are geared toward analysis, content
review, practice and test-taking techniques
that will support high academic achievement
as measured by the MME
• Sessions will be provided by certified
instructors who are content area specialist
24/7 Online Support
• Additional support will be offered to
students in the form of online
opportunities provided through the
Michigan Virtual High School-a division
of Michigan Virtual University
• Students will be able to log-on to a free
website for 24 hour/7 day-a-week
access to resources geared to support
ACT and Work Keys preparation
More Students Taking the ACT
• During the 2005/2006 school year, 3,277
students who identified themselves as
graduates in the Class of 2006, took the
ACT
• In March, 2007, it is anticipated that
approximately 7,527 Grade 11 students
will be administered the MME
MME Support for All Student Groups
• All Grade 11 students will be addressed
including
Students receiving special education
services who need approved
accommodations
and
English Language Learners
Support In-class and Beyond
• On-Line support, 24 hours a day, seven
days a week
• Instructional Support in the form of CDs
and printed study guides
• Pre-Test and Post-Test Results
• Prescriptions for Future Instructional
Support
Our Students MUST take Advantage of this
Opportunity!
• Support sessions are scheduled to begin
January 22, 2007 and will conclude on
March 12, 2007
• We must continue to encourage our students to
be in school every day and take this opportunity
seriously
• We must continue to encourage our students to
complete all in-class and homework assignments,
ask questions and fully engage in MME support
activities
MME Support Initiative Benefits
• Cost-free MME/ACT support for Grade 11
students
• In-class delivery system
• Cost-free (state-provided) administration of the
ACT
• Cost-free access to the results of ACT pre-test
and post test
• Selected vendors must have a proven track
record of increasing student achievement and
performance on standardized assessments
Planning for the Future
In June 2007
– All Grade 9 students will be given the
opportunity to take the ACT EXPLORE
which consists of a high school course
planner and a student needs assessment
– Grade 10 students will be given the
opportunity take the ACT PLAN which
consists of academic tests, an interest
inventory and a study skills assessment
geared toward preparation for the
MME/ACT in Grade 11
Using the Data
Data gathered from the
ACT PLAN, ACT EXPLORE
and the MME will be used
to monitor and adjust
instruction
SCHEDULING AND
ADMINISTERING THE
MICHIGAN MERIT
SUPPORT INITIATIVE
PRE-TEST IN GRADE 11
NOTICE: TEST SECURITY
• Please follow the assessment security
procedures established by the MME
Support Initiative Provider assigned to
your building.
• Direct all inquires to the Office of
Research, Evaluation and Assessment 873-6601.
Ethical Issues in Testing—Test
Preparation and Administration
Standards
• All testing sites must adhere to the highest
levels of test ethics. Principals are charged
with insuring the maintenance of test ethics.
• Breeches in conduct on the part of test
administrators or other staff related to the
testing event must be reported immediately
to the Office of Research, Evaluation and
Assessment at 873-6601.
Test to be Administered
• Retired ACT as a pre-test to gather
baseline data for instructional purposes.
Testing Period
• Wednesday, January 17, 2007—Testing
will take between 3-5 hours to administer.
Students to be Tested
• All Grade 11 students who are scheduled to
take the spring Michigan Merit Examination
(MME).
Materials Required
• The MME Support Initiative Coordinator
assigned to schools will provide all testing
materials.
• Schools need only supply sharpened number 2
pencils and “Testing—Do Not Disturb” signs.
Arrangements for MME Support
Initiative and Pre-Testing
• Test Coordinators, Data Specialists or the
principals’ designee should coordinate all
MME Support Initiative activities with the
provider assigned to the school.
• Schools must determine the most appropriate
setting for the administration of the pre-test.
• Options include in-class administration of the
pre-test, or large group testing if an area in
the school is conducive to a proper testing
environment.
Arrangements for MME Support
Initiative and Pre-Testing
School staff assigned to coordinate
activities with the MME Support Initiative
provider should arrange to do the
following.
• Administration of the pre-test
Arrangements for MME Support
Initiative and Pre-Testing
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Assignment of special instructors to each
English 6 class.
Special Instructors will provide sessions
twice weekly in each English 6 class.
Sessions will begin the week of January 22,
2007.
Special instructors will be provided by
Cambridge Educational Services, Kaplan and
Exam Experts. (Please refer to the MME
Support Initiative schedule included in the
TEST MEMO.)
Arrangements for MME Support
Initiative and Pre-Testing
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Monitor the delivery of pre-test
results, progress reports and
instructional prescriptions.
Arrangements for MME Support
Initiative and Pre-Testing
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Submit an MME Support Initiative schedule not
later than Wednesday, January 31, 2007.
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The schedule should include the name of the
teacher, the name of the MME Support Initiative
provider assigned to each class, the days/times the
sessions are provided and the number of students
scheduled for each English 6 class.
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All schedules are to be fax to the Office of
Research, Evaluation and Assessment—873-6446.
Arrangements for MME Support
Initiative and Pre-Testing
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Monitor the progress of the initiative
and report any irregularities to the
principal.
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Principals should report these
irregularities to the Office of Research,
Evaluation and Assessment upon
receipt of the information.
Arrangements for MME Support
Initiative and Pre-Testing
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Advise the regular English 6 teacher
that he/she must remain in the
classroom during each session to
provide support for the guest
instructor.
Arrangements for MME Support
Initiative and Pre-Testing
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Convene a meeting of all Grade 11 students
and their teachers to share information
regarding the MME Support Initiative and
the procedures that will be implemented.
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Please note that although the initiative will
be delivered via the English 6 class,
instruction will be offered in all content
areas covered by the Michigan Merit
Examination.
Arrangements for MME Support
Initiative and Pre-Testing
• Advise students of the opportunity to receive benefit
of a free, online test preparation tool for the Michigan
Merit Examination provided by the Michigan Virtual
High School.
• Students should be encouraged to visit the free
website and participate in the online prep course
offered.
• If possible, please arrange for students to access this
website from school, advise them of access
opportunities provided by the Detroit Public Library
and encourage those who have access from home to
take advantage of this free service.
MME Support Initiative School and
Provider Assignments
• Cambridge
Educational
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Cody High School
Cooley High School
Ford High School
Millennium
Redford High School
Denby High School
Finney High School
Southeastern High School
Trombly Alternative High
School
• Cass Technical High School
• King High School
• Ferguson Academy for Young
Women
MME Support Initiative School and
Provider Assignments
• Exam Experts
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Central High School
Crockett High School
Crosman High School
Kettering High School
Northern High School
Communication & Media Arts
Davis Aerospace High School
Detroit High School for
Technology
Osborn High School
Pershing High School
Chadsey High School
Detroit City High School
Detroit School of Arts
MME Support Initiative School and
Provider Assignments
• Kaplan
K-12 Learning
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Mackenzie High School
Mumford High School
Murray-Wright High School
Northwestern High School
Renaissance High School
Southwestern High School
West Side Academy Alt. Ed
Western International High
School
Barsamian Preparatory
Center
Boykin Continuing Ed. Center
Douglass Academy
Detroit International
Academy
Additional Support
• An additional component to be included
in this initiative is teacher collaboration
during the Wednesday staff meetings.
• Grade 11 English and Social Studies
teachers should be encouraged to
collaborate with focus on instructional
strategies for the following areas.
Additional Support
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Persuasive writing
Counterarguments
The testing rubrics
ELA and Social Studies formats
Core Democratic Values
Additional Support
• An important resource for use during
these meetings is the “Writing on
Demand—Best Practices and Strategies
for Success.”
• Each Grade 11 English teacher has
participated in training related to this
tool and possess a teacher and student
copy of the text.
The Division of Curriculum and Instruction
is very pleased to offer this initiative on a
scale that is unprecedented for the
district.
It is our intention to provide the support
required for the smooth implementation
of this program.
Michigan Merit Examination
Support Initiative
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