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Maine Educational Assessment (MEA)

Administration Information for March 2008

NOTE: Due to the number of weather-related school cancellations this winter, we are extending the MEA testing window one week. The new testing window will be the four weeks from March 3 to 28, 2008. Instructions regarding the return of testing materials on either March 26th or March 31st have been included in the MEA materials shipment due to arrive in your schools early this week. Refer to Informational Letter #86 for more information.

The MEAs will measure 2007 Grade Level Expectations in reading and math for grades 3-8 and Grade Span Expectations in Science and Technology at grades 4 and 8.

Achievement Level Definitions
- Reading - PDF
- Mathematics - PDF
- Science and Technology - PDF
- Writing-Generic - PDF
  - Grade 5
  - Grade 8
MEA State and School Results
- MEA 2006-07 State and School Results Summary
- MEA 2006-07 Individual School Reports
Sample MEA Reports
- State Summary
- District Summary
- School Summary
- District Report
- School Report
- Class Analysis Report
  - Reading
  - Mathematics
  - Science
  - Writing
  - Legend
- Parent/Guardian Report
Workshops

If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the assessment program, please contact:

Susan Smith, MEA Coordinator, 207-624-6775, email: susan.smith@maine.gov,

at the Maine Department of Education, State House Station #23, Augusta, Maine 04333-0023.

MEA INFORMATION

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CONTACTs:

MAINE EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT (MEA)

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Maine Educational Assessment (MEA)