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MI-Access Spring 2012 Webcast
MI-Access Spring 2012 Webcast
February 2, 2012February 2, 2012
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Welcomeand Introductions
Welcomeand Introductions
Jim Griffiths Manager, Assessment Administration
and Reporting
Office of Standards & Assessment
New Name for OEAANew Name for OEAA
Bureau of Assessment & Accountability
BAA
Office of Standards & Assessment -
OSA
Office of Psychometrics, Accountability,
Research & Evaluation - OPARE
Office of Assessment
Business Operations -
OABO
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Our Presenters are…Our Presenters are…Jim Griffiths – BAAManager, Assessment Administration and Reporting
Linda Howley – BAAAssessment Consultant for Students with Disabilities
Dan Evans – BAAAnalyst, Administration and Reporting
Stephanie Pfahlert – Questar Assessment, Inc.MI-Access Project Manager
Jim Griffiths – BAAManager, Assessment Administration and Reporting
Linda Howley – BAAAssessment Consultant for Students with Disabilities
Dan Evans – BAAAnalyst, Administration and Reporting
Stephanie Pfahlert – Questar Assessment, Inc.MI-Access Project Manager
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Submitting QuestionsSubmitting Questions
Email: answers@resa.netView any time at:
www.MIstreamnet.com
Email: answers@resa.netView any time at:
www.MIstreamnet.com
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Webcast AgendaWebcast Agenda
●The MI-Access “Top 10”●MI-Access Assessment Basics●What’s New This Spring 2012?●Participation and Supported
Independence (P/SI)●Functional Independence●Do Not Read Aloud Items●Assessment Accommodations
●The MI-Access “Top 10”●MI-Access Assessment Basics●What’s New This Spring 2012?●Participation and Supported
Independence (P/SI)●Functional Independence●Do Not Read Aloud Items●Assessment Accommodations
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Webcast AgendaWebcast Agenda
●BAA Secure Site Processes●Receiving Your Assessment Materials●Returning Materials after testing●Fees●Most Common Errors●Important Communications
●BAA Secure Site Processes●Receiving Your Assessment Materials●Returning Materials after testing●Fees●Most Common Errors●Important Communications
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MI-Access Top 10 ListMI-Access Top 10 List
10. Fill in answer bubbles completely with a #2 pencil
11. FI students do not fill in their own bubbles
12. Tested Roster is IMPORTANT13. Verify information in the Educational
Entity Master (EEM)14. Security Compliance Form stays in
district
10. Fill in answer bubbles completely with a #2 pencil
11. FI students do not fill in their own bubbles
12. Tested Roster is IMPORTANT13. Verify information in the Educational
Entity Master (EEM)14. Security Compliance Form stays in
district
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MI-Access Top 10 ListMI-Access Top 10 List5. Review the “Students NOT TESTED”
screen6. Inventory Materials when received7. Apply Pre-ID Labels to Answer
Documents8. Know Your Accommodations9. READ the MANUAL!
5. Review the “Students NOT TESTED” screen
6. Inventory Materials when received7. Apply Pre-ID Labels to Answer
Documents8. Know Your Accommodations9. READ the MANUAL!
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MI-Access Assessment Basics
MI-Access Assessment Basics
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Spring Assessment WindowSpring Assessment Window
Grade 11
February 13 – March 23, 2012
Grade 11
February 13 – March 23, 2012
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Who’s Being Assessed?Who’s Being Assessed?
Populations assessed:● Participation● Supported Independence ● Functional Independence
Populations assessed:● Participation● Supported Independence ● Functional Independence
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What’s Being Assessed?What’s Being Assessed?
Content areas assessed for each population:● English Language Arts P/SI
− FI Accessing Print − FI Expressing Ideas
● Mathematics ● Science
Since MI-Access does not assess Social Studies, the IEP team must decide the appropriate district level test.
Content areas assessed for each population:● English Language Arts P/SI
− FI Accessing Print − FI Expressing Ideas
● Mathematics ● Science
Since MI-Access does not assess Social Studies, the IEP team must decide the appropriate district level test.
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Key DatesKey Dates
Arrival of Materials: Week of Jan 30
Additional Orders: February 6 – March 16
Return Materials: NO LATER THAN April 6
Arrival of Materials: Week of Jan 30
Additional Orders: February 6 – March 16
Return Materials: NO LATER THAN April 6
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What’s New This Spring 2012?What’s New This Spring 2012?
● Student Demographic data entry in MSDS
● P/SI Booklets produced separately● P/SI Picture Cards produced separately
● Student Demographic data entry in MSDS
● P/SI Booklets produced separately● P/SI Picture Cards produced separately
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WHAT’S NEW FOR Spring 2012 (Cont’d)WHAT’S NEW FOR Spring 2012 (Cont’d)
● Participation and Supported Independence assessment booklets are separated and no longer are combined in flip-style booklets.
For example, the Participation ELA and Mathematics booklet is separate from the Supported Independence ELA and Mathematics booklet.
● Participation and Supported Independence assessment booklets are separated and no longer are combined in flip-style booklets.
For example, the Participation ELA and Mathematics booklet is separate from the Supported Independence ELA and Mathematics booklet.
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Submitting QuestionsSubmitting Questions
Email: answers@resa.netView any time at:
www.MIstreamnet.com
Email: answers@resa.netView any time at:
www.MIstreamnet.com
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Participation and Supported Independence (P/SI)
Participation and Supported Independence (P/SI)
Linda Howley Assessment Consultant
for Students with DisabilitiesOffice of Standards & Assessments
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P/SIP/SI
Student Populations
Content Areas
Assessment Booklets
Item Formats
Scoring Rubrics
Student Populations
Content Areas
Assessment Booklets
Item Formats
Scoring Rubrics
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ParticipationParticipation
Students who have, or function as if they have, severe cognitive impairment
Students who have, or function as if they have, severe cognitive impairment
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ParticipationParticipation
Expected to require extensive ongoing support in adulthood and may have significant cognitive and/or physical impairments that limit their ability to generalize or transfer learning
Dependent on others for most, if not all, daily living needs
Expected to require extensive ongoing support in adulthood and may have significant cognitive and/or physical impairments that limit their ability to generalize or transfer learning
Dependent on others for most, if not all, daily living needs
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ParticipationParticipation
The instructional approach for these students targets opportunities for them to integrate into age-appropriate tasks, activities related to daily living skills, and academic content
The instructional approach for these students targets opportunities for them to integrate into age-appropriate tasks, activities related to daily living skills, and academic content
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Supported IndependenceSupported Independence
Students who have, or function as if they have, moderate cognitive impairmentStudents who have, or function as if they have, moderate cognitive impairment
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Supported IndependenceSupported Independence
Will require ongoing support in major life roles and may have cognitive and/or physical impairments that limit their ability to generalize or transfer learning
Will require ongoing support in major life roles and may have cognitive and/or physical impairments that limit their ability to generalize or transfer learning
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Supported IndependenceSupported Independence
Instructional approach is direct, in context, and targeted toward specific, essential independent living and academic skills
Instructional approach is direct, in context, and targeted toward specific, essential independent living and academic skills
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Supported IndependenceSupported Independence
Working toward mastering daily living and employment routines and an acceptable level of independent living
Working toward mastering daily living and employment routines and an acceptable level of independent living
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P/SI Content Areas AssessedP/SI Content Areas Assessed
• English Language Arts• Mathematics• Science
MI-Access EBs/EHSCE
• English Language Arts• Mathematics• Science
MI-Access EBs/EHSCE
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ParticipationParticipation
ELA and Mathematics = BlueELA and Mathematics = Blue
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ELA and Mathematics = GreenGreenELA and Mathematics = GreenGreen
Supported IndependenceSupported Independence
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Science = PinkScience = Pink
ParticipationParticipation
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Science = RedScience = Red
Supported IndependenceSupported Independence
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Item DevelopmentItem Development
All items• aligned to EHSCEs/EBs• coded to adult life contexts
All items• aligned to EHSCEs/EBs• coded to adult life contexts
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Item DevelopmentItem Development
Core items count toward the student’s score
Embedded items are for field testing ONLY
Core items count toward the student’s score
Embedded items are for field testing ONLY
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Item Types and FormatsItem Types and Formats
Selected Response/Multiple Choice
• SI: 3 choices-graphics• P: 2 choices-graphics
Selected Response/Multiple Choice
• SI: 3 choices-graphics• P: 2 choices-graphics
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Item Types and FormatsItem Types and Formats
Observation/Activity• Many items use an activity-based
observation format
• Paper and pencil tests aren’t appropriate
Observation/Activity• Many items use an activity-based
observation format
• Paper and pencil tests aren’t appropriate
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Selected-responseSelected-response
ELA, mathematics, and science have
selected-response items
ALL selected-response items are
administered specific ways
ELA, mathematics, and science have
selected-response items
ALL selected-response items are
administered specific ways
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Selected-responseSelected-response
Selected-response picture cards will be provided by the MI-Access contractorSelected-response picture cards will be provided by the MI-Access contractor
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Selected-responseSelected-response
ONE set of picture cards will be shipped to each TEACHER based on:
• content area (P/SI ELA and Mathematics and/or P/SI Science)
ONE set of picture cards will be shipped to each TEACHER based on:
• content area (P/SI ELA and Mathematics and/or P/SI Science)
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Picture CardsPicture Cards
Picture cards are presented in very specific ways
• Read manual sections on the different presentation styles
• Watch presentation styles in online learning program on www.michigan.gov/mi-access
Picture cards are presented in very specific ways
• Read manual sections on the different presentation styles
• Watch presentation styles in online learning program on www.michigan.gov/mi-access
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Selected-ResponseSelected-Response
Two reasons for picture cards:
1. Not practical for students to look at
pictures in an assessment booklet
2. Selected-response items have to be
presented twice – each time in a
different order
Two reasons for picture cards:
1. Not practical for students to look at
pictures in an assessment booklet
2. Selected-response items have to be
presented twice – each time in a
different order
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Sample SI Item Sample SI Item
Which of these shows a pulley being used?Which of these shows a pulley being used?
A hammer and nailA hammer and nail
B raising a flagB raising a flag
C wheelchair on rampC wheelchair on ramp
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Picture CardsPicture Cards
The assessment administrator will be provided with 8½ X 11 pictures of a hammer and nail, raising a flag, and a wheelchair on ramp
The assessment administrator will be provided with 8½ X 11 pictures of a hammer and nail, raising a flag, and a wheelchair on ramp
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Sample Participation ItemSample Participation Item
Which one can go faster?Which one can go faster?
AA
BB
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Picture CardsPicture Cards
The assessment administrator will be provided with 8½ X 11 pictures of a car and a bicycle
The assessment administrator will be provided with 8½ X 11 pictures of a car and a bicycle
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Picture CardsPicture Cards
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MI-Access ArtworkMI-Access Artwork
Artwork is available at the MI-Access Web page for review and instructional useArtwork is available at the MI-Access Web page for review and instructional use
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Activity-Based ObservationActivity-Based Observation
Assessment administrators need to use whatever they typically use during instruction in the format most familiar to the student
Assessment administrators need to use whatever they typically use during instruction in the format most familiar to the student
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Activity-Based ObservationActivity-Based Observation
Assessment administrators will provide THEIR OWN picture cards IF they are typically used during the activity or routine where the item is being administered
Assessment administrators will provide THEIR OWN picture cards IF they are typically used during the activity or routine where the item is being administered
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Sample Participation ItemSample Participation Item
Activity: The student will respond appropriately to a greeting from an unfamiliar person, such as a teacher, support staff, or related service provider, during arrival or dismissal time.
Scoring Focus: Responding to and/or communicating with a variety of audiences
Activity: The student will respond appropriately to a greeting from an unfamiliar person, such as a teacher, support staff, or related service provider, during arrival or dismissal time.
Scoring Focus: Responding to and/or communicating with a variety of audiences
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Participation Scoring RubricParticipation Scoring RubricScore Point Definition
3Responds correctly with no assessment administrator assistance
2Responds correctly after assessment administrator provides verbal/physical cues
1Responds correctly after assessment administrator provides modeling, short of hand-over-hand assistance
Condition Codes - All condition codes result in no points.A Incorrect responseB Resists/refusesC Assessment administrator provides hand-over-hand assistance and/or step-by-
step directions
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SI Scoring RubricSI Scoring Rubric
Score Point Definition
2 Responds correctly with no assessment administrator assistance
1Responds correctly after assessment administrator provides verbal/physical cues
Condition Codes - All condition codes result in no points.A Incorrect responseB Resists/refusesC Assessment administrator provides hand-over-hand assistance and/or step-by-step
directions
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Online LearningOnline Learning
MI-Access P/SI Scoring Rubrics Online
Learning Program is available on the Web
page at www.mi.gov/mi-access
MI-Access P/SI Scoring Rubrics Online
Learning Program is available on the Web
page at www.mi.gov/mi-access
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Submitting QuestionsSubmitting Questions
Email: answers@resa.netView any time at:www.MIstreamnet.com
Email: answers@resa.netView any time at:www.MIstreamnet.com
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Functional Independence
Functional Independence
Dan Evans Assessment Analyst
Administration and ReportingOffice of Standards & Assessment
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Functional IndependenceFunctional Independence
Student Population
Content Areas
Assessment Booklets
Item Format
Expressing Ideas Scoring Rubric
Administering Assessment
Student Population
Content Areas
Assessment Booklets
Item Format
Expressing Ideas Scoring Rubric
Administering Assessment
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Functional IndependenceFunctional Independence
For those students who have, or function as if they have, a mild cognitive impairment
For those students who have, or function as if they have, a mild cognitive impairment
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Functional IndependenceFunctional Independence
• Can typically assess their personal strengths and limitations
• Can access resources, strategies, and supports to help them maximize their independence
• Can typically assess their personal strengths and limitations
• Can access resources, strategies, and supports to help them maximize their independence
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Functional Independence Content AreasFunctional Independence Content Areas
Accessing Print
Expressing Ideas
Mathematics
Science
Accessing Print
Expressing Ideas
Mathematics
Science
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Word Recognition
Text Comprehension
Expressing Ideas Prompts
Word Recognition
Text Comprehension
Expressing Ideas Prompts
FI Accessing Print and Expressing Ideas - PurpleFI Accessing Print and Expressing Ideas - Purple
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FI Math Assessments - GoldFI Math Assessments - Gold
Data and Probability Geometry Measurement Numbers and
Operations Algebra
Data and Probability Geometry Measurement Numbers and
Operations Algebra
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Sample FI Math item
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Constructing New Scientific Knowledge
Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge
Using Life Science Knowledge
Using Earth Science Knowledge
Using Physical Science Knowledge
Constructing New Scientific Knowledge
Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge
Using Life Science Knowledge
Using Earth Science Knowledge
Using Physical Science Knowledge
FI Science Assessments - OrangeFI Science Assessments - Orange
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Sample FI Science item Sample FI Science item
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Functional IndependenceFunctional Independence
Resemble paper/pencil test
Use multiple-choice item format ONLY, except for Expressing Ideas
Resemble paper/pencil test
Use multiple-choice item format ONLY, except for Expressing Ideas
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Functional IndependenceFunctional Independence
Students DO NOT complete answer document; assessment administrators transfer student responses from test booklet to the answer document
Students DO NOT complete answer document; assessment administrators transfer student responses from test booklet to the answer document
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Administering FI AssessmentAdministering FI Assessment
Read the manual before administration
Scripts in the manual for each content area that MUST be followed during assessment administration
Read the manual before administration
Scripts in the manual for each content area that MUST be followed during assessment administration
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Administering FI AssessmentAdministering FI Assessment
Become familiar with scripts ahead of time
Need to fill in assessment booklet page numbers in the script
Become familiar with scripts ahead of time
Need to fill in assessment booklet page numbers in the script
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Functional IndependenceFunctional Independence
Text comprehension passages are designed to be appropriate for age/interest levels of students being assessed
Most students should be able to read passages
Text comprehension passages are designed to be appropriate for age/interest levels of students being assessed
Most students should be able to read passages
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Functional IndependenceFunctional Independence
If a student accesses print through a reader, it is considered a standard accommodation
If a student accesses print through a reader, it is considered a standard accommodation
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Administering FI AssessmentAdministering FI Assessment
Decide on a student-by-student basis if assessments will be administered individually or in a group
Decide on a student-by-student basis if assessments will be administered individually or in a group
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Administering FI AssessmentAdministering FI Assessment
There is NO time limit – use own judgment on time and how much to administer in one sitting
There is NO time limit – use own judgment on time and how much to administer in one sitting
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Optional Test MaterialsOptional Test Materials
Mathematics: coins, bills, clocks, calendars, meters, etc.
Science: sand, water, flashlight, musical instruments, etc.
Mathematics: coins, bills, clocks, calendars, meters, etc.
Science: sand, water, flashlight, musical instruments, etc.
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Do Not Read Aloud ItemsDo Not Read Aloud Items
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Do Not Read Aloud ItemsDo Not Read Aloud Items
“Do NOT Read Aloud” table included in front of EVERY assessment booklet
Use table to mark administrator’s booklet
“Do NOT Read Aloud” table included in front of EVERY assessment booklet
Use table to mark administrator’s booklet
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Sample “Do Not Read Aloud”
Table
Sample “Do Not Read Aloud”
Table
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Do Not Read Aloud ItemsDo Not Read Aloud Items
Word Recognition - answer choices
Pictures/graphics not accompanied by words or labels
Word Recognition - answer choices
Pictures/graphics not accompanied by words or labels
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Do Not Read Aloud ItemsDo Not Read Aloud Items
Mathematics items include: Money items – where coins or bill
can’t be named
Base 10 block items – can’t read keys and answer choices
Mathematics items include: Money items – where coins or bill
can’t be named
Base 10 block items – can’t read keys and answer choices
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Do Not Read Aloud ItemDo Not Read Aloud Item
Science Some picture answer choices can’t
be named because it would give answer away
Science Some picture answer choices can’t
be named because it would give answer away
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Do Not Read Aloud Item – SampleDo Not Read Aloud Item – Sample
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Do Not Read Aloud Item – SampleDo Not Read Aloud Item – Sample
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Do Not Read Aloud ItemDo Not Read Aloud Item
Review Appendix B in manual describing types of items that shouldn’t be read aloud
Review Appendix B in manual describing types of items that shouldn’t be read aloud
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Submitting QuestionsSubmitting Questions
Email: answers@resa.netView any time at:
www.MIstreamnet.com
Email: answers@resa.netView any time at:
www.MIstreamnet.com
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Assessment Accommodations
Assessment Accommodations
Linda Howley Assessment Consultant
for Students with DisabilitiesOffice of Standards & Assessments
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ALL MI-Access assessments are
designed using universal design
principles to be as accessible as
possible to ALL students with
disabilities
ALL MI-Access assessments are
designed using universal design
principles to be as accessible as
possible to ALL students with
disabilities
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Read Sections:Read Sections:
• “MI-Access Assessment Accommodations” in the Test Administrator Manual
• “Assessment Accommodation Summary Table” on the
MI-Access web site
• “MI-Access Assessment Accommodations” in the Test Administrator Manual
• “Assessment Accommodation Summary Table” on the
MI-Access web site
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Assessment Accommodation Summary TableAssessment Accommodation Summary Table
Displays accommodations for • MEAP• MEAP-Access• MI-Access • ELPA• NAEP
Displays accommodations for • MEAP• MEAP-Access• MI-Access • ELPA• NAEP
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Assessment Accommodation Summary TableAssessment Accommodation Summary Table
Accommodation Types●Standard (S)
−Does not change the construct of what’s being measured
Accommodation Types●Standard (S)
−Does not change the construct of what’s being measured
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Assessment Accommodation Summary TableAssessment Accommodation Summary Table
Accommodation Types●Non-standard (NS)
−Changes construct of test−Does NOT count toward
Valid assessment scores School accountability
−Must be communicated to parents and students
Accommodation Types●Non-standard (NS)
−Changes construct of test−Does NOT count toward
Valid assessment scores School accountability
−Must be communicated to parents and students
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Assessment Accommodation Summary TableAssessment Accommodation Summary Table
Accommodation Types•Universal
−Any student can utilize, regardless of eligibility, without changing what is being measured by the assessment
Accommodation Types•Universal
−Any student can utilize, regardless of eligibility, without changing what is being measured by the assessment
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Assessment Accommodation Summary TableAssessment Accommodation Summary Table
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Assessment Accommodations IEP Team Decision MakingAssessment Accommodations IEP Team Decision Making
The IEP Team has two responsibilities by law:●Choose which state assessment●Choose accommodations
(if any)
The IEP Team has two responsibilities by law:●Choose which state assessment●Choose accommodations
(if any)
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Assessment Accommodations IEP Team Decision MakingAssessment Accommodations IEP Team Decision Making
●Determine if the student is in grade 11●Remember, same grade as reported
enrolled in MSDS●If student in ungraded program, is the
students age 17 on or before 12/01/11?●If so, student must take MME or MI-Access
●Determine if the student is in grade 11●Remember, same grade as reported
enrolled in MSDS●If student in ungraded program, is the
students age 17 on or before 12/01/11?●If so, student must take MME or MI-Access
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IEP Team Decision Making IEP Team Decision Making
AssessmentType of
AssessmentBased On
Michigan Merit Examination General GLCEs
Functional Independence AA-AAS Extended GLCEs
Supported Independence AA-AAS Extended GLCEs
Participation AA-AAS Extended GLCEs
Grade 11 Assessment Continuum
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Assessment Accommodations IEP Team Decision MakingAssessment Accommodations IEP Team Decision Making
Students in grade 11 take:−MME in its entirety, or−MI-Access Functional Independence, or−MI-Access Supported Independence, or−MI-Access Participation
**No mixing and matching
Students in grade 11 take:−MME in its entirety, or−MI-Access Functional Independence, or−MI-Access Supported Independence, or−MI-Access Participation
**No mixing and matching
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Assessment Accommodations IEP Team Decision MakingAssessment Accommodations IEP Team Decision Making
●Decision Making Worksheet●What content standards?●What does instruction look like? ●Level of independence? ●Assessment? ●Accommodations?
●Decision Making Worksheet●What content standards?●What does instruction look like? ●Level of independence? ●Assessment? ●Accommodations?
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Assessment Accommodation IEP Team Decision MakingAssessment Accommodation IEP Team Decision Making
The IEP team may designate ANY accommodation it deems necessary.●Student needs●Routinely used in instruction●Must be documented in IEP●Decision must be made for each
content area
The IEP team may designate ANY accommodation it deems necessary.●Student needs●Routinely used in instruction●Must be documented in IEP●Decision must be made for each
content area
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Must be documented in a student’s IEP and routinely used during classroom instruction.
• Braille
• Enlarged Print
• Audio versions (CD)
Must be documented in a student’s IEP and routinely used during classroom instruction.
• Braille
• Enlarged Print
• Audio versions (CD)
Accommodated VersionsAccommodated Versions
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Accommodated FormatsAccommodated Formats
Braille Kit includes●Braille Form-9 test booklet●Assessment Administrator Booklet
for Braille (AABB)●Braille ruler, if applicable●Answer document
Braille Kit includes●Braille Form-9 test booklet●Assessment Administrator Booklet
for Braille (AABB)●Braille ruler, if applicable●Answer document
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Accommodated FormatsAccommodated Formats
Braille version
●Print-to-Braille correspondence available at www.mi.gov/mi-access
●Student answers must be transferred onto scannable answer document
Braille version
●Print-to-Braille correspondence available at www.mi.gov/mi-access
●Student answers must be transferred onto scannable answer document
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Accommodated FormatsAccommodated Formats
Braille version●Braille material can only be ordered
by telephone at 877-560-8378 option 4
●Student name and UIC required to place Braille orders
Braille version●Braille material can only be ordered
by telephone at 877-560-8378 option 4
●Student name and UIC required to place Braille orders
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Accommodated FormatsAccommodated Formats
Enlarged Print Kit includes●Enlarged print test booklet
−Enlarged print is approximately 15-point font size
●Regular print Form 1 test booklet●Enlarged print ruler (if applicable)●Answer document
Enlarged Print Kit includes●Enlarged print test booklet
−Enlarged print is approximately 15-point font size
●Regular print Form 1 test booklet●Enlarged print ruler (if applicable)●Answer document
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Accommodated FormatsAccommodated Formats
Audio CD kit includes●CD ●Form 1 test booklet●Answer document●Ruler (if applicable)
Audio CD kit includes●CD ●Form 1 test booklet●Answer document●Ruler (if applicable)
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Accommodated FormatsAccommodated Formats
Audio CD version●Administered individually, or in
small groups when each student has a headset and control over the CD player
●CD track listings posted to www.mi.gov/mi-access
Audio CD version●Administered individually, or in
small groups when each student has a headset and control over the CD player
●CD track listings posted to www.mi.gov/mi-access
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Common AccommodationsCommon Accommodations
Scribe●Make sure it is transcribed exactly
how student dictates onto student answer document
●Scribe must initial and date answer document
●Fill in Scribe bubble on answer document
Scribe●Make sure it is transcribed exactly
how student dictates onto student answer document
●Scribe must initial and date answer document
●Fill in Scribe bubble on answer document
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Common AccommodationsCommon Accommodations
Word Processing of Expressing Ideas response●Each page must have student
labels ●Insert word-processed response
into student’s answer document●Follow special handling instructions
in Test Administrator Manual
Word Processing of Expressing Ideas response●Each page must have student
labels ●Insert word-processed response
into student’s answer document●Follow special handling instructions
in Test Administrator Manual
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Assessment Accommodations ResourcesAssessment Accommodations Resources
● OSE-EIS New State Model IEP Material● Statewide Assessment Selection Guidelines
−Sample assessment items−Assessment selection flowchart−Case studies
● EBs, EHSCEs● Online Learning Program● Assessment Plans
● OSE-EIS New State Model IEP Material● Statewide Assessment Selection Guidelines
−Sample assessment items−Assessment selection flowchart−Case studies
● EBs, EHSCEs● Online Learning Program● Assessment Plans
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Assessment Accommodations ResourcesAssessment Accommodations Resources
Web resources●www.mi.gov/baa●www.mi.gov/mi-access●www.mi.gov/ose-eis
Web resources●www.mi.gov/baa●www.mi.gov/mi-access●www.mi.gov/ose-eis
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Submitting QuestionsSubmitting Questions
Email: answers@resa.netView any time at:
www.MIstreamnet.com
Email: answers@resa.netView any time at:
www.MIstreamnet.com
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BAASecure Site
BAASecure Site
Dan Evans Assessment Analyst
Administration and ReportingOffice of Standards & Assessment
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BAA Secure Site AddressBAA Secure Site Address
www.michigan.gov/baa-securewww.michigan.gov/baa-secure
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BAA Secure SiteAnnouncement page
BAA Secure SiteAnnouncement page
• Contains important messages in relation to the BAA Secure Site
• Contains important deadlines and dates regarding the BAA Secure Site
• Contains information for all assessments
• Contains important messages in relation to the BAA Secure Site
• Contains important deadlines and dates regarding the BAA Secure Site
• Contains information for all assessments
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BAA Secure SiteAdditional Material Orders
BAA Secure SiteAdditional Material Orders
• Always check with district coordinator• Only district level user can place an
additional order• Click on Add’l Material Orders from the
left
• Always check with district coordinator• Only district level user can place an
additional order• Click on Add’l Material Orders from the
left
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BAA Secure SiteAdditional Material Orders
BAA Secure SiteAdditional Material Orders
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BAA Secure SiteAdditional Material Orders
BAA Secure SiteAdditional Material Orders
• Braille orders, call 877-560-8378 and press option 4.
• Kits include one answer document• First time orders do not need to order
ancillary materials, i.e. Return of Materials Packet, Teacher Return Envelopes, etc.
• All orders shipped to the district coordinator
• Braille orders, call 877-560-8378 and press option 4.
• Kits include one answer document• First time orders do not need to order
ancillary materials, i.e. Return of Materials Packet, Teacher Return Envelopes, etc.
• All orders shipped to the district coordinator
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BAA Secure SiteOrder Summary/Tracking
BAA Secure SiteOrder Summary/Tracking
• Click on Order Summary/Tracking from the left
• Available to track your order and shipment:• Order Detail for each order • Current status of ordered• Date shipped• Tracking number with link to track the
package(s) through the shipping vendor i.e., UPS
• Click on Order Summary/Tracking from the left
• Available to track your order and shipment:• Order Detail for each order • Current status of ordered• Date shipped• Tracking number with link to track the
package(s) through the shipping vendor i.e., UPS
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BAA Secure SiteOrder Summary/Tracking
BAA Secure SiteOrder Summary/Tracking
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BAA Secure SiteBarcode LabelsBAA Secure SiteBarcode Labels
• All answer documents must have a barcode labelMust be the correct student labelincluding home school students
• Students must be identified for testing to print a label
• Click on Barcode Label from the menu at the left
• All answer documents must have a barcode labelMust be the correct student labelincluding home school students
• Students must be identified for testing to print a label
• Click on Barcode Label from the menu at the left
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BAA Secure SiteBarcode LabelsBAA Secure SiteBarcode Labels
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BAA Secure SiteBarcode LabelsBAA Secure SiteBarcode Labels
• All answer documents must have a barcode label
• Print with a laser printer, not inkjet• Specific to student, school, and test
cycle• Cannot use previous years
• All answer documents must have a barcode label
• Print with a laser printer, not inkjet• Specific to student, school, and test
cycle• Cannot use previous years
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BAA Secure SiteBarcode LabelsBAA Secure SiteBarcode Labels
• Cannot use from other test cycles i.e., MME, MEAP-Access or MEAP
• Reprint damaged labels• Ensure the barcode label is for the
correct student
• Cannot use from other test cycles i.e., MME, MEAP-Access or MEAP
• Reprint damaged labels• Ensure the barcode label is for the
correct student
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BAA Secure SiteStudent Demographics
BAA Secure SiteStudent Demographics
• Student demographics such as, ethnicity, special education, economically disadvantaged, etc. will be loaded from the February file uploaded to the Michigan Student Data System (MSDS) and any following Student Record Maintenance Records
• Student demographics such as, ethnicity, special education, economically disadvantaged, etc. will be loaded from the February file uploaded to the Michigan Student Data System (MSDS) and any following Student Record Maintenance Records
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BAA Secure SiteStudent Demographics
BAA Secure SiteStudent Demographics
• Loaded prior to Tested Roster• Schools will not be able to update or change
student demographics on the BAA Secure Site
• Any changes or updates must be made through MSDS prior to the end of Tested Roster
• Don’t forget the special education flag!• UIC’s must be resolved
• Loaded prior to Tested Roster• Schools will not be able to update or change
student demographics on the BAA Secure Site
• Any changes or updates must be made through MSDS prior to the end of Tested Roster
• Don’t forget the special education flag!• UIC’s must be resolved
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BAA Secure SiteTested Roster
BAA Secure SiteTested Roster
• Very important!!• Very important!!• Very important!!• Tentatively April 25 – May 2, 2012• Last chance to identify problems and
report them
• Very important!!• Very important!!• Very important!!• Tentatively April 25 – May 2, 2012• Last chance to identify problems and
report them
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BAA Secure SiteTested Roster
BAA Secure SiteTested Roster
• Verify all answer documents received• Verify no duplicate records• Verify students are listed in building
where they tested• Verify student demographics
How do you change them? In MSDS.
• Verify all answer documents received• Verify no duplicate records• Verify students are listed in building
where they tested• Verify student demographics
How do you change them? In MSDS.
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BAA Secure SiteTested Roster
BAA Secure SiteTested Roster
• Out-of-Level• Prohibitive Behavior• Non-Standard Accommodation• Special Education• Reports and AYP file created from
this data
• Out-of-Level• Prohibitive Behavior• Non-Standard Accommodation• Special Education• Reports and AYP file created from
this data
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BAA Secure SiteTested Roster
BAA Secure SiteTested Roster
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BAA Secure SiteNot Tested
BAA Secure SiteNot Tested
• Start getting prepared now• Select reason student did not test• Needed for federal reporting and
AYP• Not Tested will be available in May
• Start getting prepared now• Select reason student did not test• Needed for federal reporting and
AYP• Not Tested will be available in May
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BAA Secure SiteReport Printing Options
BAA Secure SiteReport Printing Options
• Selected at a district level• Two options:
All reportsGreen – individual student report,
student record labels, and parent reports
• Defaults to Green option
• Selected at a district level• Two options:
All reportsGreen – individual student report,
student record labels, and parent reports
• Defaults to Green option
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BAA Secure SiteReport Printing Options
BAA Secure SiteReport Printing Options
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BAA Secure SiteBAA Secure Site
• BAA Secure Site User ManualLocated on log in page Located at bottom of Announcement
page after logging in• Contact us at baa@michigan.gov• Contact us at 877-560-8378 and press
option 4 for MI-Access
• BAA Secure Site User ManualLocated on log in page Located at bottom of Announcement
page after logging in• Contact us at baa@michigan.gov• Contact us at 877-560-8378 and press
option 4 for MI-Access
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Submitting QuestionsSubmitting Questions
Email: answers@resa.netView any time at:
www.MIstreamnet.com
Email: answers@resa.netView any time at:
www.MIstreamnet.com
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Receiving Your Assessment Materials From Questar
Assessment, Inc.
Receiving Your Assessment Materials From Questar
Assessment, Inc.
Stephanie PfahlertProject Manager
Questar Assessment, Inc.
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NEW this Spring!NEW this Spring!
●A District Return Sheet is included in the district's Materials Return Kit. Please use the form to confirm that materials from all participating schools in your district are being returned to the contractor and are accounted for
●If your district has more than 19 schools participating this spring, a District Return Continuation Sheet is also provided
●A District Return Sheet is included in the district's Materials Return Kit. Please use the form to confirm that materials from all participating schools in your district are being returned to the contractor and are accounted for
●If your district has more than 19 schools participating this spring, a District Return Continuation Sheet is also provided
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Arrival of MaterialsArrival of Materials
Districts that entered Initial Materials Orders in the BAA Secure Site by January 13:
• One shipment of materials, including assessment booklets, scan documents, and pre-ID labels.
• Materials to arrive in districts week of January 30 (two weeks before testing).
Districts that entered Initial Materials Orders in the BAA Secure Site by January 13:
• One shipment of materials, including assessment booklets, scan documents, and pre-ID labels.
• Materials to arrive in districts week of January 30 (two weeks before testing).
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Arrival of MaterialsArrival of Materials
• Be sure materials are inventoried by school coordinators and any packing list discrepancies reported to
877-560-8378 option 4.
• Be sure materials are inventoried by school coordinators and any packing list discrepancies reported to
877-560-8378 option 4.
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Shipment PackagingShipment Packaging
Materials will be shipped to districts, but will be packaged by school.
Each school box will be shipped separately and will have its own tracking information. Please check the BAA Secure Site for details about the number of boxes your district will receive.
Materials will be shipped to districts, but will be packaged by school.
Each school box will be shipped separately and will have its own tracking information. Please check the BAA Secure Site for details about the number of boxes your district will receive.
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Important!Important!
Entering pre-ID information does NOT take the place of entering Initial Material Orders in the BAA Secure Site.
● If you entered student pre-ID information but did NOT enter initial materials orders by January 13, you will not receive a shipment.
● You will need to order materials during the Additional Materials Order window that opens on February 6.
Entering pre-ID information does NOT take the place of entering Initial Material Orders in the BAA Secure Site.
● If you entered student pre-ID information but did NOT enter initial materials orders by January 13, you will not receive a shipment.
● You will need to order materials during the Additional Materials Order window that opens on February 6.
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Shipment ContentsShipment Contents
The district and school boxes will contain all materials needed to administer the assessments, including:
• Standard print booklets• Accommodated versions• Student answer documents• Preprinted pre-ID barcode labels
The district and school boxes will contain all materials needed to administer the assessments, including:
• Standard print booklets• Accommodated versions• Student answer documents• Preprinted pre-ID barcode labels
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Note: Preprinted student barcode labels will be provided to districts that pre-identified their students by January 13.
Districts must continue to pre-ID their students after this date and print labels locally. Important Reminders:
1. Print labels with a laser printer
2. Ensure labels are properly printed before adhering to student answer document
Note: Preprinted student barcode labels will be provided to districts that pre-identified their students by January 13.
Districts must continue to pre-ID their students after this date and print labels locally. Important Reminders:
1. Print labels with a laser printer
2. Ensure labels are properly printed before adhering to student answer document
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Shipment ContentsShipment Contents
District boxes will contain:• Cover Letter • District packing slip• Copies of school packing slips• Security Compliance Forms
District boxes will contain:• Cover Letter • District packing slip• Copies of school packing slips• Security Compliance Forms
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District boxes will contain:• Materials Return Kit that includes:
−District Return Sheet (and continuation sheet if applicable), UPS/RS labels, MI-Access Material Return Label, packing checklist, and divider sheets.
District boxes will contain:• Materials Return Kit that includes:
−District Return Sheet (and continuation sheet if applicable), UPS/RS labels, MI-Access Material Return Label, packing checklist, and divider sheets.
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Cover LetterCover Letter
Explains materials enclosedin each shipment
Explains materials enclosedin each shipment
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District and School Packing SlipsDistrict and School Packing Slips
Use to inventory materialsUse to inventory materials
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School boxes will contain: • School Packing Slip • Standard print forms• Accommodated versions• Student answer documents• P and SI picture cards• Rulers
School boxes will contain: • School Packing Slip • Standard print forms• Accommodated versions• Student answer documents• P and SI picture cards• Rulers
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School boxes will contain:
• Preprinted Pre-ID barcode labels*• Class/Group ID Sheets• School Header Sheet• School Return Envelope• Security Compliance Forms
*For students pre-identified in the BAA Secure Site by January 13, 2012.
School boxes will contain:
• Preprinted Pre-ID barcode labels*• Class/Group ID Sheets• School Header Sheet• School Return Envelope• Security Compliance Forms
*For students pre-identified in the BAA Secure Site by January 13, 2012.
Shipment ContentsShipment Contents
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IMPORTANT!!
School Coordinators should inventory materials using the school packing slip.
IMPORTANT!!
School Coordinators should inventory materials using the school packing slip.
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• An overage of most materials has been included in the school box, which should reduce the need for additional materials.
• Contact the District Coordinator if any materials are missing and/or if additional materials are required.
• An overage of most materials has been included in the school box, which should reduce the need for additional materials.
• Contact the District Coordinator if any materials are missing and/or if additional materials are required.
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Security Compliance FormsSecurity Compliance Forms
Security Compliance Forms (SCF) are to be:• Completed by all coordinators, primary
and shadow administrators • Signed prior to testing• Kept on file for one year by the MI-Access
District Coordinator
Security Compliance Forms (SCF) are to be:• Completed by all coordinators, primary
and shadow administrators • Signed prior to testing• Kept on file for one year by the MI-Access
District Coordinator
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Returning MaterialsAfter Testing
Returning MaterialsAfter Testing
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No Missing Pre-ID Barcode Labels, Please!No Missing Pre-ID Barcode Labels, Please!
All student answer documents returned for scanning and scoring must have pre-ID barcode labels that
1) have correct information; 2) were printed using a laser printer; and3) printed correctly. Fees will be assessed for answer documents with
missing barcode labels…More about this later.
All student answer documents returned for scanning and scoring must have pre-ID barcode labels that
1) have correct information; 2) were printed using a laser printer; and3) printed correctly. Fees will be assessed for answer documents with
missing barcode labels…More about this later.
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Ship no later than April 6, 2012.Ship no later than April 6, 2012.
Return of Materials to QuestarReturn of Materials to Questar
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Don’t Be Late!Don’t Be Late!
• Please be sure to ship materials by April 6 to ensure your students’ answer documents are processed and scored.
• Districts will be assessed financial and other penalties for late materials.
• Please be sure to ship materials by April 6 to ensure your students’ answer documents are processed and scored.
• Districts will be assessed financial and other penalties for late materials.
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Return of Materials to QuestarReturn of Materials to Questar
• Ensure scorable answer documents are placed in the School Return Envelope with a School Header sheet.
• School assessment materials should be organized and packaged in the box in which they were received. Ensure answer documents are shipped with the School Return Envelopes and School Header Sheets.
• Ensure scorable answer documents are placed in the School Return Envelope with a School Header sheet.
• School assessment materials should be organized and packaged in the box in which they were received. Ensure answer documents are shipped with the School Return Envelopes and School Header Sheets.
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Return of Materials to QuestarReturn of Materials to Questar
• School materials must be sent to the District Coordinator (see manual for details). They SHOULD NOT BE SENT directly to Questar. The District Coordinator will ship all district materials to Questar.
• School materials must be sent to the District Coordinator (see manual for details). They SHOULD NOT BE SENT directly to Questar. The District Coordinator will ship all district materials to Questar.
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Return of Materials to QuestarReturn of Materials to Questar
• There will be one UPS/RS label per school box. However, districts may place school boxes in a larger box so they are shipped together, if desired.
• Use the Material Return Labels (tan) to mark the boxes for returning.
• There will be one UPS/RS label per school box. However, districts may place school boxes in a larger box so they are shipped together, if desired.
• Use the Material Return Labels (tan) to mark the boxes for returning.
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District Coordinator should use the new District Return Sheet – and, if applicable, the District Return Continuation Sheet to confirm that materials from all participating schools in the district are being returned to Questar and are accounted for.
District Coordinator should use the new District Return Sheet – and, if applicable, the District Return Continuation Sheet to confirm that materials from all participating schools in the district are being returned to Questar and are accounted for.
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●An online answer document, or score card, will be piloted with a sample of the MI-Access population to explore potential benefits of using an online score card to record student answers/scores rather than on traditional paper answer documents.
●The manner in which students interact with current MI-Access assessments will not be impacted in any way
●An online answer document, or score card, will be piloted with a sample of the MI-Access population to explore potential benefits of using an online score card to record student answers/scores rather than on traditional paper answer documents.
●The manner in which students interact with current MI-Access assessments will not be impacted in any way
Online PilotOnline Pilot
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●Only assessment administrators will access the online score card—students will NOT interface with the score card in any way.
●The score card will capture student answers/scores electronically rather than on a hard copy answer document.
●This method is expected to simplify the return of materials process and the generation of results.
●Only assessment administrators will access the online score card—students will NOT interface with the score card in any way.
●The score card will capture student answers/scores electronically rather than on a hard copy answer document.
●This method is expected to simplify the return of materials process and the generation of results.
Online Pilot (Cont’d)Online Pilot (Cont’d)
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Fees2011-2012
Fees2011-2012
Dan Evans Assessment Analyst
Administration and ReportingOffice of Standards & Assessment
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Fees for 2011-2012Fees for 2011-2012
Student answer documents returned without a Pre-ID label will have a label affixed by the contractor at a cost of $10 per document.
If a label cannot be affixed by the contractor, the document will not be scored.
Student answer documents returned without a Pre-ID label will have a label affixed by the contractor at a cost of $10 per document.
If a label cannot be affixed by the contractor, the document will not be scored.
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Fee ScheduleFee Schedule
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Most Common ErrorsMost Common Errors
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• Students NOT flagged in MSDS as Special Education
• Answer documents returned without barcode labels
• Answer documents returned with incorrect barcode labels (name on answer document does not match label)
• Students NOT flagged in MSDS as Special Education
• Answer documents returned without barcode labels
• Answer documents returned with incorrect barcode labels (name on answer document does not match label)
Most Common ErrorsMost Common Errors
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• Answer document does not have form number bubbled in and/or written in
• Students taking multiple assessment types (P/SI and FI)
• Answer document does not have form number bubbled in and/or written in
• Students taking multiple assessment types (P/SI and FI)
Most Common ErrorsMost Common Errors
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• Students taking out-of-level assessments (test grade does not match MSDS grade)
• Student answer documents returned under wrong School Header sheets
• Students taking out-of-level assessments (test grade does not match MSDS grade)
• Student answer documents returned under wrong School Header sheets
Most Common ErrorsMost Common Errors
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• Administering accommodated version of Functional Independence assessments when NOT documented in the student’s IEP and/or used in daily instruction
• Answer documents not completed correctly
• Administering accommodated version of Functional Independence assessments when NOT documented in the student’s IEP and/or used in daily instruction
• Answer documents not completed correctly
Most Common ErrorsMost Common Errors
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• Answer documents completed by students rather than by assessment administrators
• Bubbles not filled in with #2 pencil correctly (must be dark enough and fill in circle completely)
• Answer documents completed by students rather than by assessment administrators
• Bubbles not filled in with #2 pencil correctly (must be dark enough and fill in circle completely)
Most Common ErrorsMost Common Errors
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• PAA and SAA scores not recorded for each student for each item for P/SI assessments
• For P/SI assessments, the PAA/SAA scoring is not designed to be a consensus score. Must be independently scored.
• PAA and SAA scores not recorded for each student for each item for P/SI assessments
• For P/SI assessments, the PAA/SAA scoring is not designed to be a consensus score. Must be independently scored.
Most Common ErrorsMost Common Errors
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Most Common ErrorsMost Common Errors
• Ordering Accommodated material for inventory purposes.
• Orders not entered by appropriate district level personnel
• Ordering Accommodated material for inventory purposes.
• Orders not entered by appropriate district level personnel
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• Orders not entered under appropriate schools
●Tested Roster not being reviewed by many districts
• Orders not entered under appropriate schools
●Tested Roster not being reviewed by many districts
Most Common ErrorsMost Common Errors
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Misadministration ProcessMisadministration Process
• Any misadministration of the assessments may be self-reported by going to the BAA secure site and selecting the document at the lower section of the announcement page titled:
“BAA Test Administration Incident Report”
• Any misadministration of the assessments may be self-reported by going to the BAA secure site and selecting the document at the lower section of the announcement page titled:
“BAA Test Administration Incident Report”
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Important CommunicationsImportant Communications
• BAA sends important emails to District MI-Access Coordinators throughout the administration cycle.
• Ensure your contact information, particularly email address, is updated and accurate in EEM (Educational Entity Master).
• BAA sends important emails to District MI-Access Coordinators throughout the administration cycle.
• Ensure your contact information, particularly email address, is updated and accurate in EEM (Educational Entity Master).
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• Ensure your district’s IT professional confirms you can receive these emails and attachments.
• Ensure your district’s IT professional confirms you can receive these emails and attachments.
Important CommunicationsImportant Communications
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Questions?Questions?
Jim Griffiths Manager, Assessment Administration
and Reporting
Office of Standards & Assessment
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MI-Access Top 10 ListMI-Access Top 10 List10. Fill in answer bubbles completely
with a #2 pencil11. FI students do not fill in their own
bubbles12. Tested Roster is IMPORTANT13. Verify information in the
Educational Entity Master (EEM)14. Security Compliance Form stays in
district
10. Fill in answer bubbles completely with a #2 pencil
11. FI students do not fill in their own bubbles
12. Tested Roster is IMPORTANT13. Verify information in the
Educational Entity Master (EEM)14. Security Compliance Form stays in
district
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MI-Access Top 10 ListMI-Access Top 10 List
5. Review the “Students NOT TESTED” screen
6. Inventory Materials when received7. Apply Pre-ID Labels to Answer
Documents8. Know Your Accommodations9. READ the MANUAL!
5. Review the “Students NOT TESTED” screen
6. Inventory Materials when received7. Apply Pre-ID Labels to Answer
Documents8. Know Your Accommodations9. READ the MANUAL!
Contact InformationContact Information
• Call 1-877-560-8378 option 4
• baa@michigan.gov
• Call 1-877-560-8378 option 4
• baa@michigan.gov
Thank You!Thank You!FAQ
Archived Event
VHS or DVD copy
●Brenda Hose at 734-334-1437 or
hoseb@resa.net
FAQ
Archived Event
VHS or DVD copy
●Brenda Hose at 734-334-1437 or
hoseb@resa.net
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