Each spring, students take the English Language Arts (ELA) exam in grades 3-8, Mathematics exam in grades 3-7 and the Science exam in grade 5. These tests are used to measure how well students perform on New York’s Next Generation Learning Standards.
Over the past few years, schools across New York City have begun to administer these state tests on a computer. This year, all students will take the New York State 3-8 ELA, 3-7 Math, and 5th Grade Science exams on a computer.
Please note the following:
- Practice: Before the test is given, your child will have a chance to practice taking the test on a computer (simulation) while in school at the end of January. This will help your child become familiar with the online testing format. Students, educators, and parents can review and practice using the online Question Sampler (https://ny.nextera.questarai.com/tds/#practice)
- We encourage families to have students begin practice typing at home. Here are some free online resources to support typing.
- Testing schedule: The dates for each exam are stated below. Your child will have as much time as your child needs, within the limit of the school day, to complete the test.
- Accommodations: All students who receive testing accommodations for New York State tests will receive accommodations for each test consistent with their 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP).
If you would like to learn more about the New York State 3-8 tests and the move to computer-based testing, see this New York State Education Department website (https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/parent-resources).http://bit.ly/NYSEDCBT.
If you have questions about the computer-based tests, or about your child’s participation, please contact the Lower Grades AP Suna Shin, Middle Grades AP Sabrina Robin, or Special Education AP Tessa Derfner.
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