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Press Release- Michigan Merit Exam Scores Show Slight Increases This Year
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Michigan Approved for Pilot Program to Measure Student Academic Growth
Some good news about AYP!--Diane Mc
News Release
Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Communications, (517) 241-4395
July 7, 2008
LANSING – Michigan is one of 10 states approved to participate in a national pilot program that will take into consideration a student’s yearly academic growth to help determine Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).
MMC Cut Scores Survey
From a Member:
Please take our short (only 4 questions!) survey on the establishment of cut scores in your district. (Click on the link below)
You can also review the results here:
MDE - State Test Scores Show Increases
State Test Scores Show Increases
in Math for Third Straight Year
April 8, 2008
LANSING – For the third straight year, math scores have risen on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests for the state’s elementary and middle school students, the Michigan Department of Education reported today.
Mathematics scores improved at every grade tested (3rd through 8th) except fifth grade, which saw only a slight decline. Writing scores improved at the third, fifth, seventh, and eighth grade levels. Eighth grade science and reading scores also improved.
ED YES Modifications
The Next Generation in Assessment and Accountability
By Diane McMillan
Associate Director
Doing What We Do Best: A Simple, Straight Forward Approach to Improving Student Achievement
By Steven M. Beyer
Associate Principal, Stevensonson HS
MASSP to Focus on Three Legislative Topics
By Jim Ballard
MASSP Executive Director
This legislative process really has seasons. There are times when legislation is developed and sent to the floor for consideration, and times to “get’r done.” June and late December are the times when the pressure is on to “make it a law.” So, this is the time of year we try to get our ideas in play so they are ready for the “passage” season.
Three topics have our attention. It’s my goal to accomplish these things this legislative season.
MME Assessment
Update - MASSP Legislative Efforts
By Jim Ballard
Executive Director
It’s been an interesting week for MASSP in Lansing. Two of our legislative initiatives have received public support from some very important players.
Most immediate are our efforts to reform some areas of the Michigan Merit Examination. This is being written two days before many of you administer the Michigan Merit Exam, so I think this might catch your attention.
MVU ACT® Online Test Preparation Tools Reinstated
For Immediate Release
Contact Dan Keedy (517) 664-5460
January 25, 2008
Corporate Partner Supports Students’ Online Test
Preparation Needs
January 25, 2008 – Michigan high school students will benefit as a result of unexpected support from a corporate partner.
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