Useful M-Step Information
M-Step Practice Test Online (Using Google Chrome Browser)
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/MI/portals/mi/ott1
The M-Step test is basically the Smarter Balance Test, but on a Michigan Platform, we suggest looking at the available test items from Smarter Balance, for the appropriate grade level, here: http://sbac.portal.airast.org/practice-test/
Grade level specific examples of “Classroom Activities” and “Performance Tasks” http://www.mi.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-22709_70117_70118---,00.html
M-Step Readiness Timeline
https://bb91.misd.net/bbcswebdav/pid-701829-dt-content-rid-1961005_1/courses/wcs-admin-kkittle-2013/M-Step%20Readiness%20Timeline.pdf
M-Step Student Growth Percentile (Understanding Scoring of Students)
https://bb91.misd.net/bbcswebdav/pid-701830-dt-content-rid-1964307_1/courses/wcs-admin-kkittle-2013/SGP_Policy_Brief_475670_7.pdf
Math Information on BlackBoard
Login to BlackBoard and go to Digital Curriculum Library, then go to Elementary Math, click all grades, scroll down to M-Step, and click on Math Assessment Sample Items.
ELA Information on BlackBoard
Login to BlackBoard and go to Digital Curriculum Library, then go to Elementary Language Arts, go to State Assessment – M-Step, click on 3rd, 4th, or 5th Grade Performance Tasks.
General M-Step Information from Other Sources
Online Assessment Awareness: http://aware.22itrig.org/