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Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP)

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Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP)

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Dear Parents,                                                                                                                                                                                                                      April 3, 2017

This spring, students will be taking the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-Step). The testing window for administering these tests begins Monday, April 10.  This year, students will be taking these tests online as opposed to the traditional paper and pencil method.   Howard 5th grade students will start testing on Tuesday, April 11. Please see the calendar listing bellow for more testing dates.  Additional information regarding testing including the schedule for the 3rd and 4th grade (testing in May) will be sent home/posted the week of April 10.

5th Grade Testing Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

April 10

No testing

 

April 11

ELA Day 1

9am-11:00am

April 12

Late Start

ELA Day 2

10am-12:00pm

April 13

Social Studies

9am-11:00am

 

April 14

No School

April 17

Make-ups

April 18

ELA Day 3

9am-11:00am

April 19

ELA Day 4

9am-11:00am

 April 20

April 21

Make-ups

April 24

No testing

April 25

Math Day 1

 

 

April 26

Math Day 2

 April 27

April 28

Make-ups

Please review the following test-taking tips with your child:

Before the test:

  • Help your child develop a positive attitude about the test with positive discussions before the test.
  • Keep them focused on striving for their best, but remaining confident in their ability to give their best effort.
  • Ensure your child gets a plenty of sleep the night before the test, but also make sure your child is on time so you are not rushing to school just in time for testing.
  • A healthy breakfast will help your child remain focused during the test.

During the test remind your child to:

  • Listen carefully to directions given by the teacher.
  • Ask questions if you don’t understand what to do.
  • Read each question carefully. Find the keywords to help you determine what the question is really asking.
  • Read the entire question and look at all answer choices to ensure you are making the best selection.
  • Use the strategies used in class to find the answer.
  • Relax and give your best effort!  I am confident that our Howard Dragons will rise to the challenge!

 

Dan Blessing, Ed.S.

 

Interim Principal, Howard Elementary School