AzM2 Resources
ELA and Math Resources
Annotated Writing Samples
- Annotated Writing Sample - Grade 4
- Annotated Writing Sample - Grade 7
- Annotated Writing Sample - Grade 9-10
Writing Rubrics
- 3-5 Informative-Explanatory Rubric
- 3-5 Opinion Rubric
- 6-HS Informative-Explanatory Rubric
- 6-HS Argumentative Rubric
Writing Guides
- 3-5 Informative-Explanatory Guide
- 3-5 Opinion Guide
- 6-8 Informative-Explanatory Guide
- 6 Argumentative Guide
- 7-8 Argumentative Guide
- HS Informative-Explanatory Guide
- HS Argumentative Guide
The writing guides are available for student use as part of the Writing portion of AzM2.
AzM2 Writing Presentation - 2019
Evidence-Based Writing Presentation
Rubric Guides
- AzM2 Writing Rubric Guide: Grades 3-5 Opinion – pdf
- AzM2 Writing Rubric Guide: Grades 6-HS Informative – pdf
Writing Prompts
Additional grade level prompts can be found in the Item Specifications documents for your grade level.
- Tips and Aids for Helping ELLs on AzM2 ELA - Feb 2017 pdf
- Hess Matrix
Math Tools
- Equation Response Editor Tutorial
- Grid-In Response Items for Paper-Based Testing
- Hess Math Matrix
Calculators
General Information
ADE does not endorse specific products, websites, or programs. The following resources are samples of the types of tools you may want to explore for classroom use.
Writing Tools
Achieve the Core provides annotated student writing samples in On-Demand writing and Range of Writing.
Tech Tools
ADE Assistive Technology Resources
- ADE Assistive Technology Resources
- AzTECH Symbaloo Gallery
- Let's Participate! Assistive Technology for Young Children
The Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment defines the basic skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life.
AzM2 Resources
*Blueprints are based on the 2016 ELA and Mathematics Standards. Items in the Sub-Categories (white) are mixed and matched to meet the Blueprint requirement listed in the Reporting Categories (yellow). This additional information is provided to aid in instructional emphasis.
AzM2 Sample Tests Sample Tests are now available on the AzM2 portal at azmeritportal.org. There is a sample test for each grade/subject combination. These sample tests are approximately one half length tests, match the test blueprint, and include the same item types as those on the operational tests. Answer keys are provided in ancillary Scoring Guides along with the “Guide to the Sample Test” document.
These Item Specifications are aligned to the 2016 English Language Arts Standards and Mathematics Standards.
ELA Specs
Math Specs
These Performance Level Descriptors are aligned to the 2016 English Language Arts Standards and Mathematics Standards.
ELA PLDs
Math PLDs
OELAS Conference - 2019
- Connecting Instruction with Science and Math Assessments for EL Students
- Elevating Success for EL Students
AzM2 Writing - 2019
ESSA Conference - 2018
Evidence-Based Writing - 2019 and 2018
