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Functional Independence
Functional Independence
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PresenterPresenter
Dan Evans Assessment Administration
and Reporting
Office of Educational Assessment & Accountability
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MI-Access Population
Participation– Supported Independence – Functional Independence
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Functional Independence
For those students who have, or function as if they have, a mild cognitive impairment
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Functional Independence
• Can typically assess their personal strengths and limitations
• Can access resources, strategies, and supports to help them maximize their independence
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What’s Being Assessed?
Content areas assessed for each population:– FI Accessing Print (Grades 3-8)
– FI Expressing Ideas (Grades 4&7)
– Mathematics (Grades 3-8)
– Science (Grades 5 and 8)
•Since MI-Access does not assess Social Studies, the IEP team must decide the appropriate level test.
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Item Development
All items
• aligned to EGLCE/EB
• coded to adult life contexts
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Item Development
• Core items count toward the student’s score
• Embedded items are for field testing ONLY
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Grades 3, 5, 6, 8
Word Recognition
Text Comprehension
Grades 3, 5, 6, 8
Word Recognition
Text Comprehension
FI Accessing Print - PurpleFI Accessing Print - Purple
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FI Accessing Print and Expressing Ideas - Purple
Grades 4&7
Word Recognition
Text Comprehension
Expressing Ideas
Grades 4&7
Word Recognition
Text Comprehension
Expressing Ideas
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FI Math Assessments - GoldFI Math Assessments - Gold
Grades 3-8
Data and Probability Geometry Measurement Numbers and Operations Algebra
Grades 3-8
Data and Probability Geometry Measurement Numbers and Operations Algebra
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Sample FI Math item
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Grades 5&8 Constructing New Scientific Knowledge
Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge
Using Life Science Knowledge
Using Earth Science Knowledge
Using Physical Science Knowledge
Grades 5&8 Constructing New Scientific Knowledge
Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge
Using Life Science Knowledge
Using Earth Science Knowledge
Using Physical Science Knowledge
FI Science Assessments - OrangeFI Science Assessments - Orange
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Sample FI Science item
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Functional Independence
• Resemble paper/pencil test
• Use multiple-choice item format ONLY, except for Expressing Ideas
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Functional Independence
• Students DO NOT complete answer document; assessment administrators transfer student responses from test booklet and bubble in student responses on answer document
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Administering FI Assessment
Read the manual before administration
Scripts in the manual for each content area that MUST be followed during assessment administration
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Administering FI Assessment
Become familiar with scripts ahead of time
Need to fill in assessment booklet page numbers in the script
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Functional Independence
Text comprehension passages are designed to be appropriate for age/interest levels of students being assessed
Most students should be able to read passages
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Functional Independence
• If a student accesses print through a reader, it is considered a standard accommodation
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Administering FI Assessment
• Decide on a student-by-student basis if assessments will be administered individually or in a group
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Administering FI Assessment
• There is NO time limit – use own judgment on time allowed and how much to administer in one sitting
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Optional Test Materials
Mathematics: coins, bills, clocks, calendars, meters, etc.
Science: sand, water, flashlight, musical instruments, etc.
Contact InformationContact Information
• Call 1-877-560-8378 option 4
• Call 1-877-560-8378 option 4
Thank You!Thank You!