about assessments

Michigan summative assessments are required under the Michigan State School Aid Act and/or the Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Our state has an innovative and comprehensive system of assessments to measure student achievement in learning our state content standards. These standards outline what educators believe students should know and be able to do in certain subjects and grade levels to be career and/or college-ready upon high school graduation.

For more information about state assessments, refer to the Michigan Department of Education website.

types of assessments

● M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress): An annual test of 3rd - 11th grade students to measure proficiency across the state.

● MME (Michigan Merit Exam): An annual test of 11th grade students to measure proficiency across the state.

● PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test): A national test of 9th and 10th grade students to prepare for the SAT in 11th grade.

● SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test): A national test of 11th grade students used to apply for colleges and universities.

● NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Assessment): A national test series to measure progress in Kindergarten through 8th grade students. NWEA measures a student’s achievement and academic growth, independent of grade, across time.

● AP (Advanced Placement) Exams: A test of high school students enrolled in advanced placement courses to determine if college credit may be earned.