Michigan test scores rise, decline in subject-grade areas

MI is set to release the results of student scores on newer, more rigorous standardized tests.

In results released Tuesday the state is highlighting the slight improvement compared to past year, seen in three of the four subjects tested.

The lone exam where more than half of those tested – 51 percent – were proficient or advanced was fifth-grade English language arts.

Science rose a little more than two points to 23.8-percent. He said Brandon was up by nearly 6 percent in math, 3 percent in ELA and science, and slightly more than 2 percent in social studies.

“When you have so many grades and subjects tested, there are always proficiency gains and some scores that we would like to see raised in the next assessment”, he said.

But schools say going deeper into the results will give them a better idea of what they need to work on.

In general, Macomb Countys largest school districts achieved scores well above state averages.

When the data was released the State Department of Education called the M-STEP an important assessment.

From the experience of other states, we know that adopting higher standards and measuring progress through a rigorous assessment are keys to raising student achievement.

“While we can celebrate our successes, our work continues with improving reading skills for our youngest learners”, State Superintendent Brian Whiston said in a statement. Working together, they can make sure that students are provided the support and challenges that they need. Last year, schools had to wait until mid-December to view final results.

The Michigan Department of Education today released results of the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP), which includes exams for students in grades 3-8 as well as high school juniors.

“We would drill down at every grade level, in every district to help them”, explained Roberta Percanti, Director of Student Instructional Services at the Ingham ISD. Opponents say schools are too focused on the results and students spend too much time taking tests. Like the M-STEP, the SAT is aligned with state standards.

They say once they’re able to look at results in detail, it will give the school a better idea of what they can do to improve scores.

State officials say there’s work to be done, but they’re pleased testing times dropped and results are being released four months earlier than a year ago – the first time the M-STEP was given.A sample of the M-STEP standardized test.

For 11th graders, 60% are seen as “career/college ready” in English, while only 37% are in math, based on their SAT scores. The SAT, administered to 11th graders for the first time this spring, serves as both a college entrance exam and state ELA and mathematics assessment.