New Jersey Student Learning Assessment for Science (NJSLA-S)
The New Jersey Student Learning Assessment for Science (NJSLA-S) measures student proficiency with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science. The 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 more complex assessment items and tasks. The NJSLA are only one component of a system of assessments that provide evidence about student learning. The data collected from the NJSLA-S, 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.
NJSLA-Science Practice Tests
| Click Links Below to Access NJSLA-S Practice Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| High School Regular Form Practice Test | ||
| Grade 8 Regular Form Practice Test | ||
| Grade 5 Regular Form Practice Test | ||
Accommodated Practice Tests |
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| High School | ||
| TEXT-TO-SPEECH | ||
| SCREEN READER | ||
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (NON-SCREEN READER) | ||
| SPANISH | ||
| SPANISH TEXT-TO-SPEECH | ||
Important Dates
- For NJSLA-S Spring 2021 Administration
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Import/Update users in PAN | Starting December 15, 2020 |
| Districts Upload SR/PNP Files in PAN | January 27 – February 9, 2021 |
| Infrastructure Trial Begins | March 29, 2021 |
| Test Coordinator Manuals Posted on website | March 26, 2021 |
| Test Administrator Manuals Posted on website | Targeting April 5, 2021 |
| District Test Coordinator/Technology Coordinator Virtual Training (ELA/L, math, and science) | March 29 – April 16, 2021 |
| Optional Virtual Q&A Sessions for District Test Coordinators & Technology Coordinators | April 12–16, 2021 |
| Paper materials arrive in district | No later than April 19, 2021 |
| Additional Order Window begins | April 19, 2021 |
| Additional Order Window Closes (Last day to order:) Paper tests Secure CBT Material & Manuals (HR scripts/tactile graphics) Return Labels |
May 3, 2021 June 4, 2021 June 18, 2021 |
| Testing Window | Paper-based: 05/03/21 – 05/14/21 Computer-based: 05/03/21 – 6/11/21 |
| Deadline to Return Scorable Materials to Measurement Incorporated | No later than May 21, 2021 |
| District clean-up deadline | June 18, 2021 |
Documents and Downloads
Recent Memos
- 3/17/21 – 2021 Spring Test Administration Dates: NJSLA
- 3/17/21 – 2021 Statewide Assessments Administration
- 2/11/21 – Spring 2021 Statewide Assessment Postponement
- 9/25/20 – Start Strong Assessments Now Available for Fall 2020
- 9/9/20 – Department Announces Fall 2020 Academic and Instructional Supports
- 3/24/20 – New Jersey Cancels Statewide Student Assessments
- 3/10/20 – 2019 Science Reporting Timeline Memo
- 12/20/19 – NJSLA-Science Spring 2020 Student Registration Reminder
- 12/04/19 – NJSLA-Science Spring 2020 Student Registration
- 11/07/19 – 2019 – 2020 New Jersey Statewide Assessments Schedule
NJSLA-Science Manuals
- 3/26/21 - NJSLA Spring 2021 Test Coordinator Manual
- 2/24/20 - NJSLA-S Spring 2020 Test Administrator Manual CBT
- 2/24/20 - NJSLA-S Spring 2020 Test Administrator Manual PBT
- 2/20/20 - NJSLA-S Spring 2020 CBT TAM Script for Administering Science
- 2/20/20 - NJSLA-S Spring 2020 PBT TAM Script for Administering Science
- 2/20/20 - NJSLA-S Spring 2020 CBT TAM Script for Administering Science SPANISH
- 2/20/20 - NJSLA-S Spring 2020 PBT TAM Script for Administering Science SPANISH
- 2/20/20 - NJSLA-S Spring 2020 PBT TAM Script for Administering Science LARGE PRINT
- 2/20/20 - NJSLA-S Spring 2020 PBT TAM Script for Administering Science SPANISH LARGE PRINT
- 2/20/20 - NJSLA-S Spring 2020 PBT TAM Script for Administering Science BRAILLE
- NJSLA-S Spring Boxed Test Material Instructions
- NJSLA-S Spring Shipping Carrier Instructions
NJSLA Test Coordinator/Technology Coordinator Regional Training
- 4/2/20 - Spring 2020 DTC Training Workshop Presentation
NJSLA-Science Guides
- 2/27/20 - NJSLA-S 2019 Score Interpretation Guide
- 2/27/20 - NJSLA-S 2019 Sample Individual Student Report (ISR)
- 2/11/20 - NJSLA-Math and Science Calculator Policy
- 1/31/20 - Parent, Student, and Teacher Information Guide Grade 5
- 1/31/20 - Parent, Student, and Teacher Information Guide Grade 8
- 1/31/20 - Parent, Student, and Teacher Information Guide Grade 11
- 2/8/19 - Periodic Table of the Elements
- 2/8/19 - Table Periódica de los Elementos
- NJSLA-S Online Practice Test Answer and Alignment Document Science: Grade 11
- NJSLA-S Online Practice Test Answer and Alignment Document Science: Grade 8
- NJSLA-S Online Practice Test Answer and Alignment Document Science: Grade 5
- Documento de respuestas y alineación de la versión en español del examen de práctica en línea de NJSLA-S Ciencias: Grado 11
- Documento de respuestas y alineación de la versión en español del examen de práctica en línea de NJSLA-S Ciencias: Grado 8
- Documento de respuestas y alineación de la versión en español del examen de práctica en línea de NJSLA-S Ciencias: Grado 5
Links
- NJDOE's Website
- Start Strong Testing Resources
- Information for Parents about the New Jersey Student Learning Standards
- 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