The Maine DOE is sharing resources with schools to support their preparations for the annual statewide science assessment, which will run May 4-22.
Test materials for the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) for Science, a paper/pencil test administered in grades 5, 8 and the third year of high school, will be shipped and should arrive no later than Thursday, April 24.
In an effort to help local schools prepare for the assessment, the MEA Science page on the Department’s website has been updated to include the following test administration materials:
- Maine Operational Procedures for 2014 – 2015 MEA Science
- 2015 Accommodation Guide
- Table of MEA Allowable Accommodations
- Approved Bilingual Dictionaries
- MEA Science Principal/Test Coordinator Manual
- Test Administration Manuals
- Special Considerations Form
- Test Design Template
- Testing Schedule
Additionally, an MEA Science Test Coordinator & Test Administrator Webinar will be recorded and posted on the Department’s website on April 9.
For general science assessment information or technical assistance, please visit www.maine.gov/doe/assessment or contact the Department’s Acting Assessment Coordinator Nancy Godfrey at nancy.godfrey@maine.gov or 624-6775. For science alternate information, please contact Maine DOE Alternate Assessment Coordinator Sue Nay at 624-6774 or sue.nay@maine.gov. Enrollment assistance can be accessed from the Infinite Campus/MEDMS Help Desk at 624-6896 or medms.helpdesk@maine.gov.