HHS M-Step testing schedule: April 14-16
M-STEP Preview
1. Open the MDE M-STEP preview window
-Out of network access: in Chrome from M-STEP icon above
-In network access: from "DRC Insight" lockdown browser on desktop
2. Choose from Spring 2015 Preview, Sample Item Sets, or Calculator Practice.
3. Login in with the Username and Password provided in the login window and select "Sign In".
This directs the student through the windows as the actual test does to reach the first test
question.
-Out of network access: in Chrome from M-STEP icon above
-In network access: from "DRC Insight" lockdown browser on desktop
2. Choose from Spring 2015 Preview, Sample Item Sets, or Calculator Practice.
3. Login in with the Username and Password provided in the login window and select "Sign In".
This directs the student through the windows as the actual test does to reach the first test
question.
What you will see DUring the Login process
SPRING 2015 Preview (TOOLS and Hints)
Sticky Note
To type notes to make reference to (once a note is deleted it can not be accessed again). |
Magnifier
To enlarge information on the screen (COMMAND/CTRL + will not work during test). |
Line Guide
To track a single line of text as it is being read. |
Scroll Bar
Indicates "More Text Below" and "More Text Above" and could be present on both sides of a split screen. Select and drag to reveal text. Scroll Bar also appears in some Mathematics questions. Text Input Some test questions will require a typed response in a white response box. Some "Text Input" response boxes may limit the type and number of characters entered (numerals rather than letters). This limitation will be shown under the box. |
Navigation
|
Return to Questions
To return to the questions after a review. |
Go To Question
Allows student to see how many questions are in the test. Also allows student to skip questions (which is not encouraged- the "Flag" tool should be used instead). It is unclear if this feature will be on the actual test. |
End Test
To end the test- student will be reminded one more time to review or end the test before exiting the test. |
Exit
To be selected when student wants to permanently exit the test. Test can not be re-entered after selecting "Exit". Returns to login window. |
Sample Item sets (Content W/Tools)
Grade 11 English Language Arts and Mathematics sample item sets are designed to help students work through questions (that match M-Step online test difficulty) with the tools available.
Calculator Review (TOOL)
There are no questions on the Calculator Review. Teachers are encouraged to use the Calculator Review during regular classroom work. The Preview does not have a calculator option. The 11th grade Mathematics does have a calculator option for appropriate questions.
About the Actual test
Access
The proctor will begin the testing session on a proctor console in the same lab where students are being tested. Students will access the online test through the "DRC Insight" lockdown browser. Once students select this test icon on the desktop no other applications will be able to be accessed until the test is ended.
Accommodations Manual
State of Michigan Accommodations Manual for M-STEP
Deviations from Preview
Practice hints will NOT be on actual test.
Headphones
If needed, headphones will be provided by BALAS. Students are encouraged to bring their own. No Bluetooth headphones are allowed.
Proctor Manuals
Instructions for proctors are not available at this time, but will be provided before testing begins.
Recently Asked Questions
Student Assessment and Accountability Recently Asked Questions and Answers from the MDE
Troubleshooting
Please review this material before you proctor a test. Ms. Stocker-B will be available to assist with problems in the PC labs. Ms. Colby will be available to assist with problems in the Mac labs.
The proctor will begin the testing session on a proctor console in the same lab where students are being tested. Students will access the online test through the "DRC Insight" lockdown browser. Once students select this test icon on the desktop no other applications will be able to be accessed until the test is ended.
Accommodations Manual
State of Michigan Accommodations Manual for M-STEP
Deviations from Preview
Practice hints will NOT be on actual test.
Headphones
If needed, headphones will be provided by BALAS. Students are encouraged to bring their own. No Bluetooth headphones are allowed.
Proctor Manuals
Instructions for proctors are not available at this time, but will be provided before testing begins.
Recently Asked Questions
Student Assessment and Accountability Recently Asked Questions and Answers from the MDE
Troubleshooting
Please review this material before you proctor a test. Ms. Stocker-B will be available to assist with problems in the PC labs. Ms. Colby will be available to assist with problems in the Mac labs.