Reading

BAA Web Conference Series

Test Development

• MEAP and MEAP–Access items written by Michigan teachers

• Items/Selections reviewed by several committeesBias Review CommitteeContent Review CommitteeField Reviews – Teachers from across state

Test Development cont’d

• Based on GLCEs

• Items field tested during operational testing window

• Includes both narrative and informational text

• In 2009 began using commissioned selections in addition to permissioned selections

MEAP Test Design for 2011 (same as 2010)

Grades 3 thru 8

Paired reading selections

Text 1 (8 MC items)

Text 2 (8 MC items)

Text 1 & 2 (6 cross-text MC items)

Independent reading selection

Text 3 (8 MC items + 1 short answer CR item

worth 3 points)

Total: 33 points (+ two field test texts with 24 items)

Short Answer Constructed Response

• Purpose: Another way for students to show

understanding

• Could assess any of the GLCEs

• Scored for comprehension

• Scored using customized 3-point rubric

Sample Questions (from 2007)Grade 5: All About Alligators

• List three locations in which alligators can be found.

• Describe alligators using three details from the selection.

• Explain why alligators can be dangerous using three details from the selection.

Other samples located on MDE website under Content Areas,

Sample ELA Reading CRS 2005-2007

Sample Rubric (Listing prompt)

A 3- point response provides three text-based locationsin which alligators can be found

A 2-point response provides two text-based locations in which alligators can be found

A 1-point response provides one text-based location inwhich an alligator could be found.

A 0-point response receives a Condition Code: A = Off-topic; B = Illegible or written in language other than English; C = Blank; D = Insufficient

to rate; E = Incorrect answer

Sample Rubric (Describe/Explain prompt)

A 3-point response describes three text-based detailsdescribing alligators

A 2-point response describes two text-based detailsdescribing alligators

A 1-point response describes one text-based detaildescribing alligators

A 0-point response receives a Condition Code: A = Off-topic; B = Illegible or written in a

language other than English; C = Blank; D = Insufficient to rate; E = Incorrect answer

Schedule for MEAP

Day 1: Tuesday, October 11

Part 1 = approximately 60 minutes

Part 2 = approximately 40 minutes

(strongly recommend a.m. and p.m. sessions)

Day 2: Wednesday, October 12

Part 1 = approximately 80 minutes

Make-up Dates: October 13, 14, 17, 20-21, 24-28

*Need to field test during operational testing window

MEAP-ACCESS Test Design for 2011

MEAP-Access

Text 1 (8 MC items)

Text 2 (8 MC items)

Text 3 (8 MC items)

Word Study (8 MC items)

Total: 32 points (+ Field Test Text with 8 items and 3 Word Study items)

MEAP-Access Details

• Field tested in 2010 and operational this year

• Evaluates GLCEs

• Text divided into sections with items following each section

• Only 3 options per item

• No constructed response items

Schedule for MEAP-AccessDay 1: Tuesday, October 11

Part 1 = approximately 30 minutes

Part 2 = approximately 30 minutes

Part 3 = approximately 20 minutes

(recommend a.m. and p.m. sessions)

Day 2: Wednesday, October 12

Part 1 = approximately 30 minutes

Part 2 = approximately 30 minutes

Make-up Dates: October 13, 14, 17, 20-21, 24-28

*Need to field test during operational testing window

Tips• Become familiar with “Released Items” from website

– 2005 and 2006 released 100% of items

– 2007 and 2008 released Independent Reading items

– 2009 and on, not releasing any items but Item Descriptors are available on the MEAP website

• For CR items, impress upon students importance of answering question that was asked

• Don’t “drill and kill” just before the test

Contact Information

For more information go to:www.michigan.gov/meap