NJSLA State Testing - 9th Grade
This post aims to inform you about our state testing schedule for May. Specifically, all 9th-grade students will be required to take the (NJSLA) New Jersey Student Learning Assessment in Language Arts on May 14 and 15. Additionally, only 9th graders enrolled in Algebra 1 Honors and Geometry Honors will participate in testing on May 6 and 7.
NJSLA Math
Monday 5/6 (Day 1) & Tuesday 5/7 (Day 2)
9th Grade Algebra 1 Honors - (2) 90 minute units
9th Grade Geometry Honors - (2) 90 minute units
The NJSLA in Mathematics consists of both calculator and non-calculator units. The first mathematics unit is split into two sections: a non-calculator section and a calculator section. The other units permit calculator usage throughout the entire unit. For those sections that require a calculator there is a drop down calculator provided for each student in the testing application. Students may optionally choose to use their own calculators on those sections, provided that the student uses only a graphing calculator (with functionality consistent with the TI-84 or a similar model). Hand held calculators will not be available if your child does not bring one.
NJSLA ELA
Tuesday 5/14 (Day 3) & Wednesday 5/15 (Day4)
9th Graders - ELA (2) 90 minute units
In an effort to minimize disruption to our educational program, Waldwick High School will isolate the Grade 9 students for testing. Instructional classes will continue for students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 while testing is taking place.
Students will receive their testing locations from their Language Arts teacher.
Students who are absent on the day of testing will be required to make up the NJSLA assessment at a later date within the testing window. Therefore, please make every effort to have your child attend school on the days of testing.
Student Preparation for the NJSLA:
Make sure your Chromebook is fully charged.
NJSLA ELA
Tuesday 5/14 (Day 3) & Wednesday 5/15 (Day4)
9th Graders - ELA (2) 90 minute units
In an effort to minimize disruption to our educational program, Waldwick High School will isolate the Grade 9 students for testing. Instructional classes will continue for students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 while testing is taking place.
Students will receive their testing locations from their Language Arts teacher.
Students who are absent on the day of testing will be required to make up the NJSLA assessment at a later date within the testing window. Therefore, please make every effort to have your child attend school on the days of testing.
Student Preparation for the NJSLA:
Make sure your Chromebook is fully charged.
Get a good night’s sleep the night before the assessment. Start your day off with a good breakfast so that you have plenty of energy to take the test.
Think positively and breathe. Believe that you will do your very best. Be confident in your ability.
Read the directions and questions carefully on each part of the test. If you understand what you are supposed to do, it will save time and help you avoid careless mistakes.
Flag a question and go on to the next one if you have no idea of the answer. Spending too much time on one question might keep you from having enough time to answer others that you do know. You should not leave any question unanswered. If there is time, you should come back to it later at the end of that part of the test.
Pace yourself during the test. Budget your time so that you have a chance to answer all of the questions. Your proctor will periodically let you know the time remaining in the part of the test you are taking.
Check your answers as you take the test.
Some questions require more planning than others. This is especially true of open-ended questions and writing tasks. First, outline the steps required to respond to the question. Then, identify related information and eliminate non-related information when you can.
Think positively and breathe. Believe that you will do your very best. Be confident in your ability.
Read the directions and questions carefully on each part of the test. If you understand what you are supposed to do, it will save time and help you avoid careless mistakes.
Flag a question and go on to the next one if you have no idea of the answer. Spending too much time on one question might keep you from having enough time to answer others that you do know. You should not leave any question unanswered. If there is time, you should come back to it later at the end of that part of the test.
Pace yourself during the test. Budget your time so that you have a chance to answer all of the questions. Your proctor will periodically let you know the time remaining in the part of the test you are taking.
Check your answers as you take the test.
Some questions require more planning than others. This is especially true of open-ended questions and writing tasks. First, outline the steps required to respond to the question. Then, identify related information and eliminate non-related information when you can.
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