Testing
“State and federal laws require schools to assess student learning every year in specific grade levels and subjects. These content-specific assessments provide information on how students are performing, and how well schools and districts are teaching students compared to those in other communities, states, and nations. It also helps target support and resources to students and schools that need them the most.” - Michigan Department of Education
“State and federal laws require schools to assess student learning every year in specific grade levels and subjects. These content-specific assessments provide information on how students are performing, and how well schools and districts are teaching students compared to those in other communities, states, and nations. It also helps target support and resources to students and schools that need them the most.” - Michigan Department of Education
MSTEP
“The Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, or M-STEP, is a 21st Century computer-based assessment designed to gauge how well students are mastering state standards. These standards, developed for educators by educators, broadly outline what students should know and be able to do in order to be prepared to enter the workplace, career education training, and college.”
MSTEP tests the knowledge and skills of students in grades 6 and 7 in reading and writing and math. It also tests the knowledge and skills of students in grades 8 in science and social studies.
- What Parents Should Know About Assessments
- Student Testing, What Parents Can Do to Help Students Prepare
- Guide to Parent Reports
PSAT
The Michigan Department of Education has chosen to administer the College Board's PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 to students in grades 8, 9, and 10 in accordance with the State School Aid Act. The PSAT must be taken on the scheduled state testing day. The PSAT 8/9 replaced the M-STEP ELA and Mathematics assessment in grade 8 and is included in Michigan's accountability system along with the grade 8 M-STEP science and social studies.
PSAT 8/9
The PSAT 8/9 sets a readiness baseline and provides valuable information about a student's academic strengths and weaknesses while there is still plenty of time to improve their skill.
- College Board Student Login
- College Board PSAT 8/9 Practice Tests
- Khan Academy: FREE College Board Test Prep
- Test Day Checklist
Parent Resources
- What Parents Should Know About Assessments
- Student Testing, What Parents Can Do to Help Students Prepare
- Understanding PSAT 8/9 Score Reports
- How to Read Your Child's Score Report, Grade 8
- Guide to Parent Reports
PSAT 10
The PSAT 10 serves as a check-in on student progress and identifies their academic strengths and weaknesses early in high school, when there is plenty of time to improve before college.
- College Board Student Login
- College Board PSAT/NMSQT & PSAT 10 Practice Tests
- Khan Academy: FREE College Board Test Prep
Parent Resources
- What Parents Should Know About Assessments
- Student Testing, What Parents Can Do to Help Students Prepare
- Understanding PSAT 10 Score Reports
- Guide to Parent Reports
Michigan Merit Exam
The Michigan Merit Exam (MME) assesses students in grade 11 and eligible students in grade 12 based on Michigan high school standards. The MME is administered each spring, and consists of three components. College Board SAT® with Essay Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math.
- College Board Student Login
- College Board SAT Practice Tests
- Khan Academy: FREE College Board Test Prep
- Understanding SAT Results for Parents
- Test Day Checklist
WIN Career Readiness
Work Ready Mathematics, Reading, and Data.
