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Testing

 
2024-2025
Milltown Testing Calendar
Joyce Kilmer & Parkview School
*Dates are subject to change
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NJSLA

 

Program Information

 

 

New Jersey Student Learning Assessment

 

The New Jersey Student Learning Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy (NJSLA-ELA) and for Mathematics (NJSLA-M) measures the extent to which students are, or on track to being college or career ready in each of the two respective areas. The test in English Language Arts/Literacy assesses student proficiency in reading and comprehending a range of grade appropriate material independently. It also provides a measure of how effectively a student writes when using and/or analyzing sources. The test in Mathematics measures student competencies in the major and additional/supporting content in mathematics for grade or course, as well as student grade-appropriate mathematical reasoning and modeling skills. Additional information for the assessments in the above areas can be found on the Office of Assessment. 

 

All students currently enrolled in tested grades/course in the state’s public school system are expected to participate in statewide assessment [N.J.A.C. 6A-8-4.1(d)]. This includes the following students:

 

  • Students in general education
  • Students who are newly arrived English Learners (ELs) must take the Math and Science assessment. ELs in grades 3-8 are exempt from the ELA state assessment.
  • Students with disabilities except those with the most significant cognitive disabilities, who qualify for the DLM. These students must take the alternate assessment (i.e., DLM) as specified in their IEP.

 

 

New Jersey Student Learning Assessment-Science (NJSLA-S) Program

 

The New Jersey Student Learning Assessment for Science (NJSLA-S) replaces the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) for Science and the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT). This new assessment measures student proficiency in science according to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. These standards require schools to teach students to use science and engineering practices, to make sense of phenomena, and to design solutions to problems. The NJSLA-S uses the same familiar testing platform that NJSLA-ELA and NJSLA-M uses.     

 

  • All students enrolled in grades 5 & 8 must take a state science assessment.
 
 
 
Test Data Analysis 
 
The most recent test data analysis based on the NJ State assessment is linked below. Our overall success on this rigorous online test is a reflection of the investment that our staff, students and parents have in high academic achievement. The strong relationship between home and school that we enjoy in Milltown continues to be an essential part of supporting our students to reach their greatest potential. On behalf of the Board of Education and Administration, we would like to thank you for partnering with us to support a shared vision of excellence for Milltown Public Schools.

 

 
District Assessment System Audit

As part of the Boards 2021-22 district goal, we conducted an evaluation of our use of assessments at the classroom and district level in reading, writing, and math. Linked below is a comprehensive summary of the audit report.

 

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