KAMM

=__**KAMM (Kansas Assessment of Modified Measures)**__=

__**General Information**__

 * For any content area assessed using the KAMM, the student’s IEP goals MUST be based on grade level content standards.
 * The KAMM testing window is the same as the general education testing window.
 * Only 2% of KAMM scores are counted as “Meets Standard” or above for district and state AYP reports.
 * KAMM is based on grade level indicators.
 * KCA is required for the KAMM. A paper and pencil version is available ONLY as an accommodation.

__**Reading KAMM**__

 * Administered annually to students identified as eligible by their IEP Team.
 * Three test sessions for all grade levels
 * Eleven to sixteen indicators assessed per grade level.
 * Number of questions: 58 (grade 3) to 84 (grade 7)
 * The sum of KAMM and Alternate students classified as “Meets Standards” or above at the district level must not exceed 3%.

__**Math KAMM**__

 * Administered annually to students identified as eligible by their IEP Team
 * Three test sessions, two allowing a calculator and one not allowing a calculator (all grade levels)
 * Ten indicators assessed per grade level
 * Forty questions per grade level
 * The sum of KAMM and Alternate students classified as “Meets Standards” or above at the district level must not exceed 3%

__Writing KAMM__

 * Administered to students identified as eligible by their IEP team
 * Prompts are similar to the general assessment
 * Modified 6-TRAIT rubrics are used
 * Link to modified 6-TRAIT rubrics for KAMM: [|__http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2371__]
 * Only 3% of district students may be classified as Meets Standards or higher using the KAMM and the Alternate assessments

__**History/Government KAMM**__

 * Administered biennially to students identified as eligible by their IEP Team
 * Grades 6 & 8: two 45 to 60 minute test sessions
 * High school: one 45 to 60 minute session per part
 * All grades assessed have one to two questions per indicator
 * High school has twenty-seven indicators assessed for a maximum of 30 item of US Focus and 22 items on World Focus
 * The sum of KAMM and Alternate students classified as “Meets Standards” or above at the district level must not exceed 3%

__**Science KAMM**__

 * Administered annually to eligible students identified by their IEP Team.
 * Grade 4 and 7- two 45-60 minute test sessions
 * High school- one 45-60 minute session per part
 * Two items per tested indicator at all levels
 * Grade 4- 21 indicators assessed; total of 42 items
 * Grade 7- 30 indicators assessed; total of 60 items
 * High school-15 indicators assessed on each part with 30 items on the Physical Science and 30 items on the Life Science
 * Link to KAMM assessment item specifications:[|__http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=163__]
 * The sum of KAMM and Alternate students classified as “Meets Standards” or above at the district level must not exceed 3%