Testing

• The New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) are statewide assessments that measure students’ progress toward grade-level New Jersey Student Learning Standards in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science. 

The computer-based assessments are administered to the following grade-level students.  

• ELA: Grades 3-9
• Mathematics: Grades 3-9
• Science: Grades 5, 8, 11

Individual Student Reports (ISR) are distributed to families in the fall.

• NJSLA/NJGPA Parent Resources

The New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) is administered to students in grade 11 for the purpose of meeting the state graduation assessment requirement. The computer-based assessment measures the extent to which students are graduation ready in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The ELA component of the NJGPA assesses student graduation readiness based on grade 10 standards. The Mathematics component of the NJGPA assesses student graduation readiness based on Algebra I and Geometry standards.

Individual Student Reports (ISR) are distributed to families late summer.

• NJSLA/NJGPA Parent Resources 
• Graduation Assessment Requirements

ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is an English language proficiency assessment administered to Kindergarten through 12th grade students who have been identified as ELLs. It is given annually to monitor students' progress in acquiring academic English. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is aligned with the WIDA English Language Development Standards and assesses each of the four language domains of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.

• Access for ELLs 2.0 Resources
• Test Practice
• Test Demo

The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test administered by ACT, Inc. The exam is divided into four sections, English, Reading, Math, and Science, and includes an optional Writing Test.

• ACT Testing Resources

The ACCUPLACER is a computer-adaptive assessment developed by College Board. It is designed to evaluate students’ skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. The ACCUPLACER offers immediate results.

• Inside the Test
• Student Practice

The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. The ASVAB subtests are designed to measure aptitudes in four domains: Verbal, Math, Science and Technical, and Spatial.

• ASVAB Sample Questions
• Preparing for the ASVAB

DLM is an alternate assessment for students with the most significant intellectual disabilities. The assessment is administered in grades 3-8 and grade 11 in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The Science assessment is administered to students in grades 5, 8, and 11. Students who participate in the DLM are assessed on Essential Elements skill statements which are used for instruction and assessment.

• DLM Assessment Resources
• NJ Parent Interpretive Guide 2018-19

NAEP is a nationally representative and continuing assessment of what American students know and can do in various academic subjects in grades 4, 8, and 12. Authorized and funded by Congress, it is commonly known as the Nation’s Report Card. The assessment is sponsored by the Department of Education and administered biennially. Schools are randomly selected to participate.

• National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Resources
• The NAEP Questions Tool

i-Ready is a research-based online instructional program for reading and mathematics. The i-Ready Diagnostic Assessments helps teachers determine student needs on grade-level standards. 

The adaptive diagnostic assessment is administered three times a year in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. Results are immediate and teachers can use the information to personalize student learning and use the tool to monitor progress throughout the school year. 

• i-Ready Family Center

The PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT provide firsthand practice for the SAT and give students a comprehensive analysis of their answers in order to better prepare to take the SAT in high school. Students will be assessed in Reading & Writing as well as Mathematics.

• PSAT/NMSQT Fact Sheet
• PSAT Practice
• PSAT Score Guide

The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The SAT is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test created and administered by the College Board. The exam is divided into two sections, Math & Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.

• SAT Resources

Teaching Strategies GOLD is an authentic, observational assessment system used in preschool classrooms. Teaching Strategies Gold structures teacher observation around 38 objectives for development and learning. These objectives are based on research and are aligned to state learning standards. The objectives include the developmental areas of physical, social-emotional learning, language, literacy, cognitive learning, mathematics, and specific objectives for English and dual-language learners.

• Spring 2022 NJSLA, DLM, ACCESS for ELLs, and NJGPA Report
• Spring 2022 NJGPA & Fall 2022 Start Strong Report

• Spring 2023 NJGPA, ACCESS for ELLs, & DLM Report
• Spring 2023 NJSLA Report
• Spring 2023 Postsecondary Data

• Spring 2024 NJGPA, ACCESS for ELLs, DLM Report
• Spring 2024 NJSLA