Assessment Accommodations Flashcards

What does 'universally designed assessment' mean in the context of M-STEP?

Answer: Assessments built from the start to be accessible to the widest range of students

Universal design in assessment means building accessibility features into the test from the outset so that all students, including those with disabilities, can participate meaningfully.

An ELL student with a disability has both an IEP and an English Learner (EL) plan. Which accommodations may apply to M-STEP testing?

Answer: Both IEP and EL accommodations may apply simultaneously

Students who are both ELL and have disabilities may be eligible for accommodations from both their IEP and their EL plan on state assessments.

Which statement best describes a 'non-embedded accommodation' on the M-STEP?

Answer: An accommodation provided outside the testing system, such as a separate room or human reader

Non-embedded accommodations are provided by school staff or through external means rather than through built-in features of the online test platform.

How frequently must a student's IEP team review whether their testing accommodations are still appropriate?

Answer: At least annually during the IEP review meeting

IEP teams are required to review the IEP at least annually, which includes reviewing the appropriateness of assessment accommodations.

A student whose IEP includes extended time uses that accommodation on classroom tests daily. Why is this instructional-use requirement important for M-STEP testing?

Answer: It verifies that the accommodation is genuinely needed and routinely used, supporting its validity on state tests

Accommodations must be used routinely in instruction to demonstrate that they are necessary; testing-only accommodations are not considered valid under M-STEP guidelines.

Which student population is referred to as 'Recently Arrived ELLs' and may qualify for special M-STEP participation decisions?

Answer: English learners who have been enrolled in a US school for less than 12 months

Recently Arrived ELLs, defined as those enrolled in a US school for fewer than 12 months, may qualify for certain participation exemptions or additional accommodations on M-STEP.

What is the purpose of the Michigan's Accommodation Resources Tool (ART) in relation to M-STEP?

Answer: It helps educators identify and document appropriate accommodations for individual students

Michigan's Accommodation Resources Tool (ART) is designed to help educators identify, select, and document appropriate accommodations for students taking M-STEP and other state assessments.