M-STEP Standards Alignment 5

Question 1

Which phrase BEST defines 'Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DOK)' as it relates to M-STEP standard alignment?

Accepted Answer

A framework describing the cognitive complexity required by a task or standard

Answer

Webb's DOK is a framework that categorizes the depth of thinking required—from recall (DOK 1) to extended thinking (DOK 4)—used to align assessments to standards.

Question 2

A standard requiring students to 'determine the central idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details' is BEST classified at which DOK level?

Accepted Answer

DOK 2 – Skill and Concept

Answer

Identifying central idea and explaining supporting details requires processing beyond recall but does not yet demand the multi-step reasoning of DOK 3.

Question 3

Michigan's ELA standard W.5.1 requires students to write opinion pieces with logically ordered reasons and evidence. Which college-and-career readiness anchor standard does this trace back to?

Accepted Answer

Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

Answer

W.5.1 is a grade-specific version of anchor standard Writing #1, which focuses on argument writing with evidence.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of 'horizontal alignment' in curriculum planning?

Accepted Answer

Math and science teachers at the same grade level coordinate vocabulary around data analysis

Answer

Horizontal alignment occurs when teachers at the same grade level coordinate content and skills across different subject areas.

Question 5

The M-STEP score report shows a student is 'Partially Proficient' in 'Number and Operations.' What does this MOST directly indicate?

Accepted Answer

The student has not fully met grade-level standards in that domain

Answer

Partially Proficient means the student demonstrated some, but not all, of the skills expected by grade-level standards in that domain.

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

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

M-STEP Standards Alignment 5