Boost Michigan State Test Scores by 10% or More With Lumos StepUp
Standards Mastery: Covers 30+ math and 40+ English Language Arts (ELA) standards for comprehensive preparation
Replicated M-Step Rehearsal: Create M-Step-like online assessments with 1000+ items per grade and subject, covering 25+ tech-enhanced question types
Remediation: Address each student’s proficiency gaps through automated, personalized remedial practice
Progress Measurement: Make informed instructional decisions using comprehensive student performance reports
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Standards Mastery: Covers 30+ math and 40+ ELA standards for comprehensive preparation
Replicated M-Step Rehearsal: Create M-Step-like online assessments with 1000+ items per grade and subject, covering 25+ tech-enhanced question types
Remediation: Address proficiency gaps of each student through automated, personalized remedial practice
Progress Measurement: Make informed instructional decisions using comprehensive student performance reports
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92% of schools have reported significant improvements in test scores, ranging from 10% to 15%, after incorporating Lumos StepUp into their classrooms for just 45 minutes weekly throughout the entire school year
HELP YOUR STUDENTS PREPARE FOR SUCCESS IN THE MICHIGAN STATE ASSESSMENT
POPULAR USE CASES
Test Preparation
Enhance your students’ test-taking skills, stamina, and confidence by offering replicated M-STEP test practice, familiarizing them with the actual test format.
Proficiency Evaluation
Assess your students’ proficiency levels across essential standards with 2 comprehensive Lumos online diagnostic tests that include tech-enhanced items similar to those found on the M-STEP test.
Personalized Remediation
Address individual proficiency gaps through personalized remedial practice that gets automatically triggered by the AI based on students’ performance.
Formative and Benchmarking Assessments
Drive data-driven instruction by administering customized formative and benchmarking assessments, leveraging an extensive high-quality item bank.
Skills Mastery
Build foundational skills and improve proficiency through grads-specific standards-aligned digital learning resources.
Warmups/Bell Ringers
Engage your students with mini-tests during daily instructional sessions, offering bite-sized practice and reinforcing test-taking skills.
Exit Tickets
Assess your students’ understanding of daily lessons with quick, ungraded assessments at the end of each class period.
Homework Help
Extend classroom learning by providing your students easy access to educational content and resources.
Fourth grade reading in the spring of 2021, had a proficiency rate of 44% and in the spring of 2022 had a proficiency rate of 62%. The only curriculum change we made was the practice from Lumos Learning.
– Dr. Kima Stewart, Principal of Buffalo Island Central Elementary School
LUMOS StepUp: BEST ONLINE PROGRAM FOR M-STEP SUCCESS
Comprehensive Online Resources Designed for M-STEP Practice and Standards Mastery
Lumos StepUp is a comprehensive online test preparation program meticulously designed to assist your students in mastering critical Math and English Language Arts (ELA) standards.
The program offers access to two full-length Lumos diagnostic tests, featuring tech-enhanced items similar to those found on the M-STEP test.
Additionally, the Lumos StepUp program provides AI-powered personalized auto-remediation for each student, and a vast standards-aligned item bank for swiftly crafting your own customized assessments.
This combination boosts your students’ confidence, improves their test-taking skills, and ensures they master the essential standards needed to succeed in the high-stakes M-STEP test.
EXPLORE RESOURCES IN THE LUMOS StepUp M-STEP ONLINE PROGRAM
- Administer two full-length Lumos diagnostic tests to evaluate students’ proficiency levels
- Build and administer M-Step-like online practice tests
- Create custom assessments utilizing 1000 items per grade and subject, encompassing 25+ technology-enhanced question types
- Address each student’s proficiency gaps with automatically triggered personalized remedial practice, powered by AI
- Monitor your students’ progress with an intuitive dashboard and actionable performance reports.
- Enhance learning with educational videos, solved examples, and more
- Provide self-paced guided practice in an instructional environment to master critical math and English topics with an AI-powered conversational chatbot
Two Pre-made Lumos Diagnostic Test
Expansive High-quality Item Bank
Build and Administer Realistic Online Practice Tests
Create Customized Assessments
AI-powered Personalized Auto-remedial Assignments
Teacher Portal Intuitive Dashboard
Student’s Progress Report
Standards Mastery Report
Self-paced Guided Practice via Lumos Assistant
BOOST M-STEP SCORES
Powered by Lumos Smart Test Prep Methodology
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Students start with the first Lumos diagnostic test to evaluate their proficiency across essential standards
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Based on their performance, StepUp automatically assigns standards-aligned remedial practice to address individual learning needs.
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Students work on targeted remedial practice at their own pace, with options to configure it at or even below their grade level.
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Later in the year, either assign students the second Lumos diagnostic test or create a custom M-STEP-like practice test using the Lumos item bank. This serves as a formative or benchmark assessment to measure their mastery and progress
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Finally, students complete auto-remedial assignments, ensuring comprehensive skills mastery before the actual M-STEP test.
Our research demonstrates that students who complete this 5-step journey excel in the M-STEP test by mastering standards, building stamina, and becoming comfortable with the test format.
LUMOS StepUp IS THE IDEAL RESOURCE TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR INSTRUCTION
- Teacher Portal
- Admin Portal
- Student Portal
- Assign Lumos diagnostic tests to evaluate student proficiency.
- Build and administer M-STEP-like practice tests using the Lumos item bank.
- Track student activity and performance.
- Develop custom lessons and assignments.
- Deliver personalized instruction and offer targeted support.
- Enhance student achievement on the M-STEP test.
- Obtain comprehensive data crucial for compliance and accountability purposes.
- Develop a school-wide or district-wide instructional plan.
- Seamlessly monitor and influence student and teacher engagement.
- Access assignments and assessments instantly.
- Address learning gaps through automatically triggered remedial assignments.
- Get immediate feedback, including score reporting.
- Utilize AI-powered guided practice via Lumos Assistant.
- Easily track progress with a user-friendly improvement tracker report.
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The program complies with special education requirements and provides all the required features to support the individualized learning experience.
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Personalized, interactive, and easy-to-use interfaces for educators, administrators, and students to facilitate collaborative learning.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP)
The M-STEP is a computer-based, adaptive assessment measuring student proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for grades 3-8 and Science and Social Studies in grade 11. It focuses on critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application of knowledge, going beyond simple memorization.
The M-STEP test is administered in spring, with specific dates by grade level and subject available on the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) website.
The M-STEP assesses four core subjects:
- ELA: Measures reading comprehension, critical analysis, effective writing, and research skills.
- Mathematics: Assesses problem-solving abilities, reasoning, and application of mathematical concepts in real-world contexts.
- Science: Assesses understanding of scientific concepts, processes, and applications
- Social Studies: Assesses understanding of historical and social studies concepts, critical thinking skills, and civic engagement.
Here’s how M-STEP scores are reported:
- Scale scores: This is the raw score a student gets on the test, ranging from 200 to 800.
- Performance levels: Based on the scale score, students are placed into one of four performance levels: Not Proficient, Partially Proficient, Proficient, and Advanced.
Most students in Michigan public schools participate in the M-STEP test. Exemptions may be granted for students with certain disabilities or for those new to the English language. Consult the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) for specific guidelines.
There are many resources available to help students prepare for the M-STEP test, including practice tests, study guides, and online tutorials. Lumos StepUp for M-STEP test prep offers a comprehensive online program with realistic test practice and personalized learning.
The Michigan Department of Education provides free practice tests for the M-STEP test on their website. Additionally, Lumos Learning offers an M-STEP practice test aligned with the actual test format.
Students should get a good night’s sleep before the test, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school early. It’s also important to read the instructions carefully, manage time effectively, and guess intelligently if unsure.
Students who do not pass the M-STEP test may be required to take additional learning support or remediation programs. They may also have to retake the test in the following year. Consult the MDE for specific guidelines.
Students have the right to appeal their M-STEP test scores if they believe there was an error in scoring or administration. Follow the specific guidelines outlined by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
Students typically receive their M-STEP test results within a few weeks of taking the test. Teachers and administrators can access detailed reports through the online portal provided by Michigan Department of Education (MDE). Individual student reports are shared confidentially with parents and guardians.
- Personalized Practice: Lumos StepUp’s adaptive learning technology identifies individual student strengths and weaknesses, offering targeted practice problems to close skill gaps and refine understanding.
- Realistic M-STEP Practice: Students tackle two full-length, computer-based practice tests which are similar to the actual M-STEP format, question types, and technology-enhanced items, building confidence and familiarity.
- Data-Driven Insights: Educators get actionable reports with detailed performance analytics, highlighting areas for improvement and tracking student progress over time.
- Proven Results: Lumos state test prep online program has been shown to significantly improve student performance on the M-STEP test, exceeding industry benchmarks.
- Reduced Test Anxiety: Familiarization with the M-STEP format and test-taking strategies boosts confidence and reduces anxiety during the actual test.
- Targeted Instruction: Data insights empower educators to personalize instruction, allocate resources effectively, and focus on areas of greatest need.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Lumos StepUp offers a scalable and affordable solution compared to traditional tutoring or one-size-fits-all programs
- Michigan Department of Education: Official source for test information, practice tests, and score reports.
- Lumos Learning: Insights on M-STEP preparation, resources, and how Lumos StepUp can help.
Students need a computer or tablet with internet access. Schools typically provide the necessary technology, but you can ensure compatibility by checking with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
Yes, parents can access their child’s M-STEP test results through the online portal provided by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). They can also request paper copies from the school.
Your M-STEP test results will indicate your level of proficiency in the tested subject areas. The results can be used to identify areas where students need additional support and to track progress over time.
- Visit the Lumos Learning website: Explore comprehensive resources, case studies, and testimonials from successful schools.
- Request a free demo: Get a personalized walkthrough of the platform and see how it can benefit your students.
- Connect with a Lumos representative: Discuss your specific needs and learn how Lumos StepUp can customize a solution for your school.
