NJGPA Purpose and Requirements 3

Question 1

Which federal law influences New Jersey's requirement to administer statewide assessments like the NJGPA?

Accepted Answer

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Answer

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states to administer annual statewide assessments and use them in accountability systems.

Question 2

How does the NJGPA support New Jersey's goal of college and career readiness?

Accepted Answer

It measures skills in ELA and math aligned to college- and career-ready standards

Answer

The NJGPA measures ELA and math proficiency aligned to New Jersey Student Learning Standards designed to ensure college and career readiness.

Question 3

Which students are required to participate in the NJGPA?

Accepted Answer

11th-grade students in New Jersey public schools who have not previously met graduation assessment requirements

Answer

The NJGPA targets 11th-grade public school students who have not yet demonstrated proficiency through prior assessment pathways.

Question 4

What does 'proficiency' mean in the context of NJGPA scoring?

Accepted Answer

Achieving a score at or above the established cut score on the assessment

Answer

Proficiency on the NJGPA means a student's score meets or exceeds the state-established cut score for ELA and/or mathematics.

Question 5

How does the NJGPA relate to New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)?

Accepted Answer

The NJGPA is designed to measure student mastery of the NJSLS in ELA and mathematics

Answer

The NJGPA is explicitly aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, ensuring the test reflects what students are taught.

(NJGPA) New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment Practice Test