• The Michigan Merit Exam (MME) is the ACT test, combined with other supplementary tests
• It is a state and national test, mandatory for Michigan high school juniors
• It measures proficiency of skill and knowledge in Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies
• Annual Yearly Progress is determined by the overall results of the MME

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Why is it important to do well on the Michigan Merit Exam? (MME)

• Opens Doors of Opportunity
• ACT Counts for College Applications

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Performance on the MME: 

• Helps to improve an individual’s earning potential
• Prepares students for success in life
• Boosts competence and confidence
• Provides scholarship opportunities
• Promotes pride in our community

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The MME Tool Kit contains:

• Lesson Plans for Unpacking the Michigan Merit Exam which includes directions, prompts and publics for use with Students to prepare them for the MME
• PowerPoint presentations to use with staff, boards of education and parents, showing the relationship between the MME/ACT and Work Keys. It includes the format and structure of the MME/ACT as well as tools and sample test items.
• Bookmarks- These have been created by some Shiawassee County teachers to provide links to sample ACT and Work Key items to prepare students for the MME
• Graphic Organizers are provided to help students plan persuasive writing pieces