michigan literacy progress profile (mlpp) 2001 - Washtenaw ...

MICHIGAN LITERACY PROGRESS PROFILE (MLPP) 2001PRESCHOOL - GRADE 3DEVELOPED BY:Michigan Department of EducationDescribe the instrument in one or two sentences:The MLPP 2001 is an assessment and instructional system that provides a means for teachersto document and explain what they know about a child's literacy and performance levels.Content and Usage Information:Subject(s) & Grade(s) (check all that apply)GRADES K 1 2 3 4* 5* 6 7 8 9 10 11 12S Integrated Lang. Arts X X X XU Reading Only X X X XB Writing Only X X X XJ Listening Only X X X XE Speaking Only X X X XC MathematicsTSScienceSocial StudiesOther (specify below)Other:*Grades 4 & 5 for developmentSubject(s) & Type(s) of Assessment (check all that apply)ASSESSMENT TYPES P-P P-P P-P Portfolio Performance Tchr. Obs. OtherItem Subtypes SR CR PIS Integrated Lang. Arts XU Reading Only XB Writing Only X XJ Listening Only XE Speaking Only XC MathematicsTSScienceSocial StudiesOther (specify below)Key to Subtypes: P-P: Paper and PencilSR: Selected response (multiple choice, T/F, matching, etc.)CR: Constructed response (fill-in-the blank, short answer, extended response, etc.)PI: Physical Investigation (science experiment, manipulative, etc.)Type of Administration X* Individual Group*Predominantly

Curriculum and instructional alignment (Check all that apply.)XMichigan Curriculum Framework, describe any documentationThis assessment is built with this framework in mind. We have a correlation document.National or professional association, specifyLocal, specifyCommercial, specifyTextbooks/series, specifyIntended uses (Check all that apply. Double check primary uses.)X Inform instruction X Determine student strengths and weaknessesX Report to parents X Evaluate short-term growthDiagnose curriculum X Evaluate longer-term growthGenerate trend data X Measure year-to-year growthGenerate Title I data X Communicate between grade levelsMeasure school improvement X Communicate between schoolsInform counseling and placement decisions, including summer schoolX Meet the Michigan 1-5 testing mandateOther MLPP is intended to be one tool in a system of assessment.Have accommodations been established for special education students?We have reviewed and have guidelines available, however, since many of theassessments are individualized, the teachers will make adjustments asX Yes, describe needed.NoHave accommodations been established for ESL students?Yes, describeX NoCost InformationTo obtain materials:Training through Regional Literacy Training CentersTo score:Administration InformationTime(s) of year to administerWe suggest three to four times a year for the milestone assessments.Forms available X One Two MoreTime needed to administerTesting TimeCheck one: Prescribed X EstimatedPre- and post-test administration timeTraining required to administerHow much training is needed? 35 hoursSpecial personnel needed A certified trainer with about 70 hours

Scoring/Report Form InformationScoringWhere? X Done locally Sent out toTurn around timeHow? Machine scan Manual answer key X Scoring rubricsOtherMachine scoring and reporting:Describe options availableData generatedX Raw scoresPercent correctPercentilesGrade levelsScale scoresOtherReports compiledX Individual Class Grade School District ParentAdditional information available, describeTechnical DataHas field testing been done?X Yes, describe Pilot test is over.NoIs there evidence that this instrument is developmentally appropriate for children at the recommended age?A correlation with performance and standards developed by New Standardswork. Evaluation team did correlation to Gates & Johns Basic ReadingX Yes, describe Inventory. Current data being gathered for concurrent validity.NoIs there evidence that this instrument generates useful information for teachers?X Yes, describeNoHave bias reviews been conducted (cultural, ethnic, racial, gender, etc.)?Yes, describeX NoHas this instrument been used for summer school decisions?X Yes, describeNoComparisons can be madeX From grade to grade for an individualFrom cohort to cohort