MI-Access 1 2012-2013 Conference Presentations. 2 Functional Independence

MI-Access MI-Access

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2012-2013 Conference Presentations

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Functional Independence

Functional Independence

MI-Access Population

3 Types of MI-Access Assessments

–Functional Independence

–Supported Independence

–Participation

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Functional Independence

For those students who have, or function as if they have, a mild cognitive impairment

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Functional Independence

• Students can typically assess their personal strengths and limitations

• Students can access resources, strategies, and supports to help them maximize their independence

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What’s Being Assessed?

Content areas assessed for each population:– FI Accessing Print (Grades 3-8)

– FI Expressing Ideas (Grades 4&7)

– Mathematics (Grades 3-8)

– Science (Grades 5 and 8)

Since MI-Access does not assess Social Studies, the IEP team must decide the appropriate level test.

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Item Development

All items

• aligned to EGLCE/EB

• coded to adult life contexts

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Item Development

• Core items count toward the student’s score

• Embedded items are for field testing ONLY

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FI Accessing PrintFI Accessing Print

Grades 3,5,6,8 (Purple)

Word RecognitionText Comprehension

FI Accessing Print and Expressing Ideas

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Grades 4 & 7 (Purple)

Word RecognitionText ComprehensionExpressing Ideas

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FI Math AssessmentsFI Math Assessments

Grades 3-8 (Gold)

Data and ProbabilityGeometryMeasurementNumbers and OperationsAlgebra

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Sample FI Math item

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FI Science AssessmentsFI Science Assessments

Grades 5 & 8 (Orange)

Constructing New Scientific KnowledgeReflecting on Scientific KnowledgeUsing Life Science KnowledgeUsing Earth Science KnowledgeUsing Physical Science Knowledge

Sample FI Science item

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Functional Independence

• Resemble paper/pencil test

• Use multiple-choice item format ONLY, except for Expressing Ideas

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Functional Independence

• Students DO NOT complete answer document; assessment administrators transfer student responses from test booklet and bubble in student responses on answer document

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Expressing Ideas Scoring Rubric includes

•Writing and

•Drawing

Rubric

Administering FI Assessment

Read the manual before administration

Scripts in the manual for each content area that MUST be followed during assessment administration

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Administering FI Assessment

Become familiar with scripts ahead of time

Need to fill in assessment booklet page numbers in the script

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Functional Independence

Text comprehension passages are designed to be appropriate for age/interest levels of students being assessed

Most students should be able to read passages

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Functional Independence

If a student accesses print through a reader, it is considered a standard accommodation

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Administering FI Assessment

Decide on a student-by-student basis if assessments will be administered individually or in a group

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Administering FI Assessment

There is NO time limit – use own judgment on time allowed and how much to administer in one sitting

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Optional Test Materials

Mathematics:

coins, bills, clocks, calendars, meters, etc.

Science:

sand, water, flashlight, musical instruments, etc.

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Contact InformationContact Information

• Call 1-877-560-8378 option 4

• baa@michigan.gov

• Call 1-877-560-8378 option 4

• baa@michigan.gov