New Jersey Student Learning Assessment–Science (NJSLA-S)
The New Jersey Student Learning Assessment–Science (NJSLA–Science) measures student proficiency with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards–Science. These science standards require assessment tasks that examine students’ performance of scientific and engineering practices in the context of crosscutting concepts and disciplinary core ideas. The three-dimensional nature of the standards requires complex test questions and tasks. The NJSLA–Science is only one component of a system of assessments that provide evidence about student learning. The data collected from the NJSLA–Science, students’ interactions with teachers on a daily basis, and their subsequent performance on teacher and district-developed assessments combine to provide a clear and well-rounded picture of students’ achievement. The New Jersey Department of Education has prepared a high-level overview of the background, design, and development of the NJSLA–Science.
NJSLA–Science Parent, Student, and Teacher Information Guide
Click here to find out what all parents, students, and teachers should know about the NJSLA–Science. Information is also available as printable PDFs.
NJSLA-Science Practice Tests
Practice tests familiarize students with the type of test questions, and the type of knowledge and skills they need to demonstrate on the NJSLA-Science. Students in grades 8 and 11 can also practice how to access the periodic table in TestNav and how to magnify it. Educators and students may review the Answer Key and Rationale Documents for these practice tests. To make the practice tests more accessible to students, they are now available in printable paper versions. Students should also use the TestNav tutorials to familiarize themselves with navigation within TestNav and its various features. Practice test items and additional items are available in the Digital Item Library, as well.
Practice Tests (English)
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Text-to-Speech |
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Screen Reader |
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Assistive Technology (Non-Screen Reader) |
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Paper (PDF) |
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Paper Answer Document (PDF) |
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Answer Key and Rationale Document (PDF) |
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Exámenes de practica (Español)
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Texto a voz |
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Papel (PDF) |
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Documento de repuesta en papel (PDF) |
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Clave de respuestas y documento de justificación (PDF) |
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Important Dates
- For NJSLA-S Spring 2025 Administration
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Import/Update Users in the Assessment Administration Platform | Starting January 14, 2025 |
Initial Upload of Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) Data in the Assessment Administration Platform | January 7, 2025 to January 14, 2025 |
Electronic copies of Test Coordinator and Test Administrator Manuals Available Online | No later than January 8, 2025 |
Review and Update SR/PNP Information in the Assessment Administration Platform | Starting January 21, 2025 |
In-Person District Test and Technology Coordinator Training Window | January 14, 2025 through January 16, 2025 and January 21, 2025 through January 23, 2025 |
Virtual/On-Demand District Test and Technology Coordinator Training Window | January 14, 2025 through February 7, 2025 |
District Test and Technology Q&A Sessions | February 3, 2025 through February 7, 2025 |
Infrastructure Trial Begins | February 10, 2025 |
Registration cutoff for inclusion of materials in the initial distribution | March 14, 2025 |
Paper Materials Arrive in District | April 14, 2025 |
Additional Order Window for Paper-based and Computer-based Materials | April 16, 2025 to May 23, 2025 |
Prepare and Start Sessions | Starting April 23, 2025 |
Paper-Based Testing Window | April 28, 2025 through May 23, 2025 Makeup: May 27 through May 30, 2025 |
Computer-Based Testing Window | April 28, 2025 through May 23, 2025 Makeup: May 27 through May 30, 2025 |
Deadline to Transcribe Paper Tests to TestNav | May 30,2025 |
Deadline to Return Secure Paper-Based and Computer-Based Testing Materials to Assessment Vendors | No later than June 6, 2025 |
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Documents and Downloads
NJSLA-Science Manuals
- NJSLA Spring 2024 Test Coordinator Manual
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NJSLA Spring 2024 Test Administrator Manual
- NJSLA-S Spring Boxed Test Material Instructions
- NJSLA-S Spring Shipping Carrier Instructions
NJSLA Test Coordinator/Technology Coordinator Training
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NJSLA/NJGPA Spring 2024 District Test
Coordinator and District Technology Coordinator Training
- Part 1: PowerPoint | PDF
- Part 2: PowerPoint | PDF
- NJSLA Sample District Security Plan
NJSLA-Science Guides
- NJSLA 2024 Score Interpretation Guide for Educators
- NJSLA 2024 Score Interpretation Guide for Parents
- NJSLA–S 2023 Technical Report
- NJSLA–S 2019 Threshold Performance Level Descriptors
- NJSLA-S Overview Presentation
- NJSLA-S Instructional Guide Constructed Response Questions (Updated October 2024)
- NJSLA-Math and Science Calculator Policy
- Periodic Table of the Elements
- Table Periódica de los Elementos
Links
- NJDOE's Website
- New Jersey Assessments Resource Center
- Start Strong Assessments
- Information about the New Jersey Student Learning Standards
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New Jersey School Directory
The New Jersey School Directory website includes the District Test Coordinator contact information, and can be used to locate the DTC contact information for any NJ public school district. - Download the latest version of Adobe Reader