NYS English Language Arts and Mathematics exams

New York State English Language Arts and Mathematics exams

March 27, 2023

Dear Parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students,

 

The New York State English Language Arts and Mathematics exams will be administered in the upcoming months.  Both the ELA and Math tests consist of multiple choice and constructed response questions. These tests are required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and are just one of several measures used to assess student progress. The dates are as follows:

 

  • The English Language Arts Exam will be administered on April 19 and 20. 
  • The Mathematics Exam will be administered on May 2 and 3. 
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There will be a make-up period for absent students following the two main administration days. 

 

Please make sure your child is well rested, has a healthy breakfast and arrives at school on time for the dates of the exams. Testing will begin at 8:45 a.m. If your child arrives late, he/she will need to take the test during the make-up period. If your child is not feeling well on the days of the exams, please keep them at home. They will be able to take the tests during the make-up period.

 

It is also recommended that students not wear smartwatches or bring cellphones to school on the days of the tests. If students need to have these or other electronic devices with them on testing days, please be advised that these devices will be collected prior to testing and returned at the end of the day.

 

Students who have been identified as English Language Learners will also be taking the NYSESLAT exam which will be administered on various days between April 17 and May 26. (A schedule for the NYSESLAT Exam will be sent out separately).

 

Thank you,

Valerie Vanderpuije

Valerie Vanderpuije                                                                                                    

Principal

New York State English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics exams

The New York State English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics exams consist of multiple choice and constructed response questions. These tests are required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and are just one of several measures used to assess student progress.

We have included a presentation from one of our parent workshops to allow you a little more in site on what to expect on the exams.

Parent Testing Workshop - Spanish & English

New York State Education Department

Here is the link to the New York State Education Department: http://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/elementary-and-intermediate-level-tests

Parent Resources: http://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/parent-resources

Past Years Exams: http://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/past-grades-3-8-tests

 

 

 

How Families Can Help Their Child Prepare for the State Tests

How Families Can Help Their Child Prepare for the State Tests

 

We will be hosting parent workshops on the NY State ELA and Math tests early in 2023.  In the meantime, here are some things you can be doing at home to help your child/children prepare for the tests.

 

For the NY State English Language Arts test (April 19 & 20, 2023) -

  • Make sure your child reads every evening
  • Discuss the book they are reading-ask questions like:

Fiction

  • Who are the characters in the book?
  • What is happening in the book? What happened in the part you just read?
  • Where does the story take place? What is the setting?
  • How are the characters feeling?

Non-Fiction

  • What is the main idea of the section you read?
  • What evidence is there to support your idea?
  • What have you learned about the topic?
  • What is the author’s point of view on the topic?

 

For the NY State Mathematics test (May 2 & 3, 2023) -

  • Ask your child what area of math they are currently working on (i.e. multiplication; division; fractions; geometry; measurement; etc) and how it’s going.
  • Encourage your child to solve real life math problems with you. Let them know the relevance of mathematics in the world outside of school.
  • Check over the math homework your child brings home. Ask them to explain their work and strategies for problem solving to you.
  • Let the teacher know if your child is struggling with any of the concepts on the homework.
  • Let your child know you believe they can be successful in mathematics.
  • Download previous year tests from the NY State Education Website