* The M-Step is a required in the state of Michigan for all students in grades 3rd-12th grade. * Third and Eighth grade students will be tested in ELA (Language Arts, and Math) * Fifth and Eighth will have additional testing in Social Studies. * Fourth and Seventh Grade will have additional testing in Science. M-step Testing schedule Information- (click on the following link) http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Spring_2016_Guide_to_State_Assessments_510915_7.pdf_