M-STEP Standards Alignment 2

Question 1

Which Michigan academic standards document guides what students in grades K–8 should know in mathematics?

Accepted Answer

Michigan Math Standards (MMS)

Answer

Michigan adopted the Michigan Math Standards (MMS), which are based on the Common Core but are Michigan's official K–8 math standards.

Question 2

The M-STEP is designed to measure student proficiency against which benchmark?

Accepted Answer

Michigan's grade-level content standards

Answer

M-STEP measures how well students have mastered Michigan's grade-level content standards in each tested subject.

Question 3

A 4th-grade M-STEP ELA item asks students to compare two texts and identify a common theme. Which standard domain does this BEST represent?

Accepted Answer

Reading: Literature or Informational Text

Answer

Comparing texts and identifying themes falls under the Reading standards, specifically Literature or Informational Text depending on text type.

Question 4

In Michigan's science standards, which framework do the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize alongside content knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Science and Engineering Practices

Answer

NGSS-aligned Michigan science standards emphasize Science and Engineering Practices alongside Disciplinary Core Ideas and Crosscutting Concepts.

Question 5

Which strand of Michigan's ELA standards addresses a student's ability to present information orally and collaborate in discussions?

Accepted Answer

Speaking and Listening

Answer

The Speaking and Listening strand covers oral communication, collaborative discussions, and presentation of knowledge.

(M-STEP) Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress Practice Test