Michigan Merit Examination MME
The Michigan Merit Exam (MME) assesses students in grade 11 and eligible students in grade 12 based on Michigan high school standards. The MME is administered each spring, and consists of three components:
- College Board SAT® with Essay Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Math
- ACT® WorkKeys® job skills assessment Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents
- M-STEP Science and Social Studies
Assessment Calendars
MME, PSAT, Grade 8 Test
Administration Training
Guide to State Assessments
What's New
- Spring 2025 Webinars for the MDE-Provided SAT with Essay and PSAT Assessments
- Understanding SAT with Essay Scores for Educators
SAT (College Entrance Assessment)
- SAT Suites Manuals, Handbooks, and Guides
- Managing the Floating Accessibility Menu Guidance Document
- Instructions for Temporarily Disabling the Kiosk Floating Accessibility Menu
- Spanish Translation
- Arabic Translation
ACT WorkKeys (Work Skills Assessment)
- ACT Manage Participation Guide for Spring 2024
- ACT WorkKeys Administration Manual - Standard Time, Spring 2024
- ACT WorkKeys Administration Manual - Accommodations, Spring 2024
- ACT Test Coordinator Information Manual, Spring 2024
- Accessibility Supports Guide for ACT WorkKeys, Spring 2024
- ACT Testing: Michigan Webpage
- Understanding WorkKeys Scores
M-STEP Grade 11 Science and Social Studies
- M-STEP Webpage
- M-STEP Incident Reporting
- DRC INSIGHT Portal
General Information
- Incident/Irregularity Reporting Plan and Procedure
- Accountability Data Reporting Best Practices
Data reporting guide for trouble-free accountability; updated 1/4/2022.
- Who Must/Can Take the MME? Spring 2024
- List of Important Dates
- Spring 2022 Pre-Identification of Students Overview Video
- Guide to State Assessments 2023-2024
- 2022-2023 State Summative Assessments Testing Schedule
- Assessment Integrity Guide
- Electronic Device Policy
- High School Grade Assignment for Accountability Calculations FAQ
- SAT Suite of Assessments Technical Manual
- SAT Suite of Assessments Technical Manual Supplement
- Michigan Merit Examination and State Aid
- Security Compliance Form
- Every Student Succeeds ACT (ESSA)
- Spotlight Newsletter
Student Supports and Accommodations
- Supports and Accommodations Guidance Document for M-STEP, MI-Access, WIDA, PSAT, SAT, and ACT WorkKeys
- Supports and Accommodations Plans and Procedures
- College Board-Approved Word-to-Word Glossaries for the SAT Suite of Assessments
- College Board Accommodations and Supports Handbook, 2023-2024
- College Board Accommodations Guide, 2024
- Recording and Tracking Resources
Assessment Training and Resources for Educators
- Spring 2025 Webinars for the MDE-Provided SAT with Essay and PSAT Assessments
- MME, PSAT, Grade 8 Test Administration Training
- SAT Suite Question Bank (SSQB) FAQ
- Assessment Security Training Information
- Assessment Coordinator Training Guide
- Student Supports and Accommodations Webinar Links & PowerPoints, Spring 2022
- Secure Site Training Documentation
Reporting
- Understanding SAT with Essay Scores for Educators
- SAT with Essay Performance Level Information
- Interpretive Guide to MME Reports, 2023
- Student Growth in School Accountability
- Public Reports and Data Files for State Assessments
- MiLearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site Educator User Guide
- Dynamic Score Reporting Site User Guide
- The College and Career Readiness Benchmarks for SAT Suite of Assessments
- SAT Suite of Assessments - Score Reporting
- My Score Reports - Student SAT Reporting Portal
Parent/Student Information
- SAT with Essay Performance Level Information
- Michigan State Assessment Parent Report Video
- State Superintendent Letter Regarding State Assessments
- College Board Accommodations Brochure for Parents
- MME - How to Read Your Child's Score Report for Grade 11, English
- Spanish Translation
- Arabic Translation
Michigan Merit Examination MME
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About MDE
The Michigan Department of Education supports learners and learning in Michigan.
Every learner in Michigan’s public schools will have an inspiring, engaging, and caring learning environment that fosters creative and critical thinkers who believe in their ability to positively influence Michigan and the world beyond.
Contact MDE
Michigan Department of Education
608 W. Allegan
Lansing, MI 48933
