Understanding MI-Access Spring 2012 Assessment Updates and Practices**
Join us for a comprehensive overview of the MI-Access Spring 2012 assessments presented by key experts. Jim Griffiths, Linda Howley, Dan Evans, and Stephanie Pfahlert will guide you through the MI-Access assessment basics, the new changes for this spring, and essential practices for participation and supported independence. Key topics include student populations assessed, assessment accommodations, and the importance of proper material handling. This webcast will facilitate preparation for the assessment window from February 13 to March 23, 2012.
Understanding MI-Access Spring 2012 Assessment Updates and Practices**
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Presentation Transcript
MI-Access Spring 2012Webcast February 2, 2012
Welcomeand Introductions Jim GriffithsManager, Assessment Administrationand Reporting Office of Standards & Assessment
New 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
Our Presenters are… • Jim Griffiths – BAA • Manager, Assessment Administration and Reporting • Linda Howley – BAA • Assessment Consultant for Students with Disabilities • Dan Evans – BAA • Analyst, Administration and Reporting • Stephanie Pfahlert – Questar Assessment, Inc. • MI-Access Project Manager
Submitting Questions Email: answers@resa.net View any time at: www.MIstreamnet.com
Webcast 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
Webcast Agenda • BAA Secure Site Processes • Receiving Your Assessment Materials • Returning Materials after testing • Fees • Most Common Errors • Important Communications
MI-Access Top 10 List Fill in answer bubbles completely with a #2 pencil FI students do not fill in their own bubbles Tested Roster is IMPORTANT Verify information in the Educational Entity Master (EEM) Security Compliance Form stays in district
MI-Access Top 10 List Review the “Students NOT TESTED” screen Inventory Materials when received Apply Pre-ID Labels to Answer Documents Know Your Accommodations READ the MANUAL!
Spring Assessment Window • Grade 11 • February 13 – March 23, 2012
Who’s Being Assessed? • Populations assessed: • Participation • Supported Independence • Functional Independence
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.
Key Dates • Arrival of Materials: Week of Jan 30 • Additional Orders: February 6 – March 16 • Return Materials: NO LATER THAN April 6
What’s New This Spring 2012? • Student Demographic data entry in MSDS • P/SI Booklets produced separately • P/SI Picture Cards produced separately
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.
Submitting Questions Email: answers@resa.net View any time at: www.MIstreamnet.com
Participation and Supported Independence (P/SI) Linda Howley Assessment Consultantfor Students with DisabilitiesOffice of Standards & Assessments
P/SI • Student Populations • Content Areas • Assessment Booklets • Item Formats • Scoring Rubrics
Participation • Students who have, or function as if they have, severe cognitive impairment
Participation • 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
Participation • 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
Supported Independence • Students who have, or function as if they have, moderate cognitive impairment
Supported 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
Supported Independence • Instructional approach is direct, in context, and targeted toward specific, essential independent living and academic skills
Supported Independence • Working toward mastering daily living and employment routines and an acceptable level of independent living
P/SI Content Areas Assessed • English Language Arts • Mathematics • Science MI-Access EBs/EHSCE
Participation • ELA and • Mathematics = Blue
Supported Independence • ELA and • Mathematics = Green
Participation • Science = Pink
Supported Independence • Science = Red
Item Development • All items • aligned to EHSCEs/EBs • coded to adult life contexts
Item Development • Core items count toward the student’s score • Embedded items are for field testing ONLY
Item Types and Formats • Selected Response/Multiple Choice • SI: 3 choices-graphics • P: 2 choices-graphics
Item Types and Formats • Observation/Activity • Many items use an activity-based observation format • Paper and pencil tests aren’t appropriate
Selected-response • ELA, mathematics, and science have selected-response items • ALL selected-response items are administered specific ways
Selected-response • Selected-response picture cards will be provided by the MI-Access contractor
Selected-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)
Picture 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
Selected-Response • Two reasons for picture cards: • Not practical for students to look at pictures in an assessment booklet • Selected-response items have to be presented twice – each time in a different order
Sample SI Item Which of these shows a pulley being used? A hammer and nail Braising a flag Cwheelchair on ramp
Picture 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
Sample Participation Item Which one can go faster? A B
Picture Cards • The assessment administrator will be provided with 8½ X 11 pictures of a car and a bicycle
MI-Access Artwork Artwork is available at the MI-Access Web page for review and instructional use
Activity-Based Observation • Assessment administrators need to use whatever they typically use during instruction in the format most familiar to the student
Activity-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
Sample 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
