- Michigan Merit Exam
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The Michigan Merit Exam (MME) is a replacement for the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test, a minimum-competency test for high school students. It was optional for class of 2007 (i.e., it could be taken instead of the MEAP) but was required for the class of 2008 and beyond. The MME is used to measure "Adequate yearly progress" as required under the No Child Left Behind Act.
Part of the MME is the ACT. In addition, there are Michigan-specific sections, including one on social studies, an essay-writing portions, and the WorkKeys test.
Juniors are not expected to attend afternoon classes after completion of Michigan Merit Exam (MME)
Contents
Scoring
Students’ MEAP scores are divided into four performance levels: Exceeded Expectations, Met Expectations, Basic, and Apprentice. Students who place in either the Met Expectations or Exceeded Expectations levels are considered to be “proficient” in that subject. Those who place in the Apprentice or Basic levels are deemed to be “not proficient.” The student must score a 1100 to earn the label "Met Expectations."
Sections
English
The English portion of the exam is broken into three sub-scores: reading, writing, and "English Language Arts". This portion tests very basic elementary school English in a multiple choice format. No knowledge of literature is required.
A sample question would be: Read this passage carefully: parts inside a computer include:
- CPU
- Hard drive
- RAM
- Graphics card
What would you not find inside a computer:
- A:CPU
- B:Hard drive
- C:RAM
- D:Graphics card
- E:Television
The answer is E:Television
Math
Social Studies
=== Science ===
Which one is a organic compound
A: NaCl
B: NO
C: NH3
D: CH4
The answer is D: CH4
WorkKeys
The WorkKeys test is a section of the MME which tested students' ability to handle everyday business work: reading forms, handling addresses, scheduling, and similar.
It was added as a requirement for members of the class of 2007 who took the MEAP.
Scholarship eligibility
Students who took and passed the entire MME were eligible for the Michigan Promise Scholarship, which provides up to $4,000 for postsecondary education in Michigan or a military service academy. Although, funding was cut for students that were eligible for the scholarship from the class of 2007, onwards. This is due to the state budget cuts in PA 132 of 2009 for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.[1]
References
External links
- Michigan Merit Exam (MME) (from the student aid department)
- MDE - Michigan Merit Exam (from the Michigan Department of Education)
Categories:- Michigan stubs
- Education in Michigan
- Standardized tests in the United States
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