NJSLA Trivia 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In which season are NJSLA assessments typically administered?
- Fall
- Winter
- Spring (Correct answer)
- Summer
Correct answer: Spring
NJSLA assessments are administered in the spring, typically between April and June each school year.
Question 2: What replaced the NJASK and PARCC assessments in New Jersey?
- NJSLA (Correct answer)
- NJHSPA
- GEPA
- ASK
Correct answer: NJSLA
The NJSLA replaced both the NJ ASK (for earlier grades) and PARCC assessments, launching as the unified state assessment.
Question 3: Which of the following is a technology-enhanced item type found on the NJSLA?
- Fill-in-the-bubble
- Drag-and-drop (Correct answer)
- True/False only
- Oral response
Correct answer: Drag-and-drop
NJSLA includes technology-enhanced items such as drag-and-drop, hot text, and multi-select in addition to multiple-choice.
Question 4: Which federal law requires New Jersey to administer annual assessments like the NJSLA in grades 3–8 and once in high school?
- No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (Correct answer)
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (original)
Correct 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.
Question 5: For NJSLA ELA, what type of text passage is typically included to reflect informational reading?
- Poetry only
- Nonfiction articles and essays (Correct answer)
- Only fictional short stories
- Plays and scripts
Correct answer: Nonfiction articles and essays
NJSLA ELA includes nonfiction articles and essays to assess informational reading alongside literary texts.
Question 6: Which NJSLA performance level indicates a student has met grade-level expectations?
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level 3 (Correct answer)
- Level 4
Correct answer: Level 3
Level 3 ('Met Expectations') is the performance level that indicates a student has met grade-level standards on the NJSLA.
Question 7: What accommodation is commonly provided to eligible students with IEPs during NJSLA testing?
- Taking the test at home
- Extended time (Correct answer)
- Skipping required sections
- Using a different version of the test with fewer questions
Correct answer: Extended time
Extended time is one of the most common accommodations provided to eligible students with IEPs or 504 plans.
NJSLA Trivia 3
In which season are NJSLA assessments typically administered?