NJSLA-2023

DATES

• Grade 3: May 8-11
• Grade 4: May 1-4
• Grade 5: May 8-11 and May 15-16
• Grade 6: May 1-4

Unit Times: ELA

• Grade 3: 75/75
• Grade 4-6: 90/90

Unit Times: Math

Unit Times: Science (Only 5th Grade)

Accessibility Features

Available for All

• Magnification/Enlargement device
• Text to Speech: Math and Science
• Pop-up Glossary
• Spell Check
• Writing Tools
• Answer Eliminator
• Small Group Testing
• Frequent Breaks

More tools

• Headphones
• Line Reader
• Highlighter
• Audio Amplification
• Flag items for review
• General Directions Clarified, Read Aloud & repeated as Needed
• Blank Paper

Math Tools

• Grade 3: 1/4 inch ruler
• Grades 4-6: 1/8 inch ruler and protractor
• Found on TestNav
• Reference Sheets: Grades 5-6 (Purple)

Calculators

• Students with IEP/504: 4 function calculator with square root and percentage functions
• All grade 6 students: 4 function calculator with square root and percentage functions or calculator on TestNav (calculator units only)
• Grared 5 Science: 4 function

Headphones

• Needed for ALL ELA and students receiving text to speech
• Students will be prompted to check volume levels at the start of each unit
• Submit a tech request if needed

IEP/504 Accommodations

• Extended Time
• Assistive technology
• Large Print
• Calculator (Four function)/Math Tools
• Human Reader (Math/Science and ELA)
• Text to Speech ELA (Math available for all students)
• Screen Reader Version
• MUST BE IN IEP/504 AND STUDNETS SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE USING THE ACCOMMODATION
• Should currently be in place from IEP

AVAILABLE FOR ALL/PNP Needed

• PNP Needed for the following:
• Color Contrast
• Masking of Answers
• Text to Speech: Math/Science
• Human Reader or Human Signer for Math/Science
• Small testing group
• Read assessments aloud to self
• Send to Terry by 4/14 (JMT) 4/28 (CC)

WHAT DO I COVER?

• POSTERS, MAPS, CHARTS, AND DISPLAYS THAT DEFINE, EXPLAIN, OR ILLUSTRATE TERMS OR CONCEPTS
• MULTIPLICATION TABLES (UNLESS IN IEP/504)
• GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Untitled Slide

• 100S CHARTS(UNLESS IN IEP/504)
• DEFINITIONS
• FORMULAS
• ROOM CHECKS: April 28 Gr. 4 and 6
• May 5 Gr. 3-5

"IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO COVER CALENDARS, POSTERS DISPLAYING THE ALPHABET OR CONSONANT BLENDS, OR POSTERS OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE."

What to Do?

• Practice tools/tests with students
• nj.mypearsonsupport.com
• Check Names/Accommodations Grade 4 and 6: By April 24
• Grades 3 and 5: By May 3

What to Do?

• Conduct timed activities
• REVIEW TEST Administration MANUAL (TAM): White Packet: No Hard Copies Available
• Working Clock
• Testing Signs (Do NOT cover window on door)

What to Do?

• Conduct timed activities
• REVIEW TEST Administration MANUAL (TAM): White Packet: No Hard Copies Available
• Working Clock
• Testing Signs (Do NOT cover window on door)

Security

• Read over Security Plan and keep copy on your desk (green)
• Only read the directions to students
• Monitor the students, walk around
• Do not discuss any questions
• No grading papers, checking emails, etc.
• Sign Security Form (Last page of TAM)

Security

• Do not coach students
• Do not take pictures or copy any part of test

Other

• No food,drink or electronic devices during testing
• Do not leave students unattended
• Collect Testing Tickets, Reference sheets and scratch paper

Testing irregularities

• Contact Terry

Materials Needed

• Testing Sign
• Blank paper
• Pencils
• Book to Read: Optional

What do I sign/turn in?

• Security Agreement : Yellow Paper
• PNP: Pink Paper

Technology Problems

• Contact Main Office (Jonathan, Rachael or Blake will then assist)
• Note time

Q and A

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