Testing & Assessment
The West New York School District is dedicated to maximizing all
students’ potential for success. The No Child Left Behind Act of
2001 is focused on the academic success of all students and has
set the goal for 100% student proficiency by the 2013-2014 school
year. In order to assess student achievement and progress toward
attaining that goal, a series of tests are administered.
What test/tests do students
take?
All
students will be tested both formally and informally. Classroom
teachers informally assess their students’ progress on a daily basis
and administer teacher-made tests to evaluate their achievement. In
addition, a series of State assessment tests determine student
mastery of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS).
What state or district test
will be administered to Kindergarten to Grade 2 students?
Assessing student achievement in the Kindergarten is limited to
teacher-made tests. To assess achievement in the first and second
grades, students have taken the NJPASS which is closely aligned to
the state mandated tests. Similar to state tests, achievement of
students is assessed by basic, proficient or advanced proficient
performance levels. Administration of the NJPASS is being reviewed
for the 2010-2011 school year to decide upon the most beneficial
approach to assess achievement of K-2 students.
What state or district test
will be administered to Grades 3-8 students?
Students in these grades will take the New Jersey Assessment of
Skills and Knowledge (NJASK) by grade level. NJASK3, NJASK4,
NJASK5, NJASK6, NJASK7, and NJASK8 are statewide tests that measure
student achievement of the NJCCCS.
What state or district test
will be administered to Grade 9-12 students?
Students in the 11th and 12th grade take the High School Proficiency
Assessment (HSPA) to qualify for a standard certificate upon
graduation. In addition, students at the High School must take an
End of Course Biology test and an End of Course Algebra I test to
indicate achievement.
Are there other mandated
statewide tests?
Yes, students who are English Language Learners (ELLs) must take the
ACCESS for ELLs to demonstrate achievement in both their English
language acquisition and their grade-appropriate content. All ELL
students K-12 participate in this testing.
Why are so many tests
administered to students?
West New York is dedicated to the success of all its students. NCLB
requirements mandate that students are tested from Grades 3-12.
Tests are given annually in order to determine the focus of
instruction and to determine which students are in need of extra
assistance. In addition to assistance during the school day, before
and after school classes help students be successful.
When will these tests be
administered?
Testing takes place throughout the school year with dates varying
from year to year. The “District Calendar” link
http://www.wnyschools.net/calendar.asp?s=district will assist
you in determining when a particular test is being administered.
How can I get more
information about testing and assessment?
In
addition to the student’s teacher and building administrator, Eileen
Calderone, the District Test Coordinator, is also available to
assist you. She may be contacted by email at
ecalderone@wnyschools.net or by phone at (201) 553-4000 ext.
6671.
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