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SAT/PSAT, WorkKeys, and M-STEP
Please check back regulary for more updates on Spring Testing. Remember that all State Testing is required and is in-person at your school building!
Please check with your school for the correct dates.
When is State Testing?
Students are required to take the M-STEP, PSAT, SAT, and Work Keys.
These tests are in-person. Students are required to go into their home school on the scheduled dates. Advanced notice is given and attendance is required.
State Testing is in April every year and follows these requirements by grade:
What is State Testing?
Michigan's state testing includes the M-STEP, which is an online test for students in grades 3-8 and 11 to measure achievement of state academic standards. High school students in 11th grade take the Michigan Merit Examination (MME), which includes the SAT, ACT WorkKeys, and M-STEP science/social studies. Other state assessments include the PSAT for grades 8-10 and alternate assessments like MI-ACCESS for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
ASHER 2025-2026 Testing Dates (In-Person)
12601 McCann Avenue, Southgate MI 48195
April 8, 2026 - SAT and PSAT 10
April 9, 2026 - ACT WorkKeys (WorkSkills)/PSAT 9
April 15, 2026 - M-STEP
ANDERSON 2025-2026 Testing Dates (In-Person)
15475 Leroy Avenue, Southgate MI 48195
April 9, 2026 - 11th Grade WorkKeys
April 15, 2026 - 9th Grade PSAT 9
April 16, 2026 - 10th Grade PSAT 10
April 17, 2026 - 11th Grade SAT
April 21, 2026 - 11th Grade M-Step
When is the NWEA?
Students in grades K-11th will take the NWEA two times per year. This test is required to be part of our Atlas Online Learning Program. The NWEA is taken in a virtual meet on their Chromebook.
What is the NWEA?
The NWEA test, officially the NWEA MAP® Growth™ assessment, is a computerized, adaptive test used by K-12 schools to measure student achievement and growth in math, reading, language usage, and sometimes science. The test is taken several times a year, providing educators with actionable data to understand student performance, tailor instruction, and track progress over time. Results are available quickly and provide a score known as a RIT score, which indicates a student's current learning level and helps to inform teaching strategies.
Fall
September/October
Spring
April/May
Purpose of the NWEA
Informs Instruction: Teachers use the detailed results to identify areas where students are excelling or struggling, allowing them to adjust their teaching methods.
Tracks Progress: Schools use the tests to monitor academic growth throughout the year, demonstrating student progress to authorize districts.
Identifies Learning Gaps: The adaptive nature of the test can accurately measure a student's performance, even if they are significantly above or below grade level.
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