Trivia Flashcards
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In which season are NJSLA assessments typically administered?
Answer: Spring
NJSLA assessments are administered in the spring, typically between April and June each school year.
What replaced the NJASK and PARCC assessments in New Jersey?
Answer: NJSLA
The NJSLA replaced both the NJ ASK (for earlier grades) and PARCC assessments, launching as the unified state assessment.
Which of the following is a technology-enhanced item type found on the NJSLA?
Answer: Drag-and-drop
NJSLA includes technology-enhanced items such as drag-and-drop, hot text, and multi-select in addition to multiple-choice.
Which federal law requires New Jersey to administer annual assessments like the NJSLA in grades 3–8 and once in high school?
Answer: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), passed in 2015, requires annual testing in grades 3–8 and once in high school.
For NJSLA ELA, what type of text passage is typically included to reflect informational reading?
Answer: Nonfiction articles and essays
NJSLA ELA includes nonfiction articles and essays to assess informational reading alongside literary texts.
Which NJSLA performance level indicates a student has met grade-level expectations?
Answer: Level 3
Level 3 ('Met Expectations') is the performance level that indicates a student has met grade-level standards on the NJSLA.
What accommodation is commonly provided to eligible students with IEPs during NJSLA testing?
Answer: Extended time
Extended time is one of the most common accommodations provided to eligible students with IEPs or 504 plans.