Trivia Flashcards
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The NJSLA assessments are primarily delivered in which format?
Answer: Computer-based
The NJSLA is primarily a computer-based assessment, administered on school devices or computer labs.
NJSLA Mathematics for grades 3–5 is most closely aligned to which domain emphasis?
Answer: Operations, Algebraic Thinking, and Number concepts
In grades 3–5, NJSLA Math emphasizes Operations and Algebraic Thinking along with Number and Operations concepts.
How do NJSLA results factor into New Jersey's school accountability system?
Answer: They are one of multiple indicators in the NJ Statewide Accountability System
NJSLA scores are one of several indicators (including graduation rates and student growth) used in New Jersey's ESSA-required accountability system.
Which NJSLA subject is tested in grades 5, 8, and 11?
Answer: Science
The NJSLA Science assessment is administered in grades 5, 8, and 11, aligned with NGSS grade-band endpoints.
What does a student's 'Student Growth Percentile' (SGP) on the NJSLA measure?
Answer: How much a student grew academically compared to peers with similar prior scores
SGP compares a student's growth to that of academic peers (students with similar score histories), ranging from 1 to 99.
Which of these item types requires students to write an extended response on the NJSLA ELA?
Answer: Prose constructed response (PCR)
Prose Constructed Response (PCR) items require students to write multi-paragraph essays drawing evidence from texts.
Which of the following best describes the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) that the NJSLA measures?
Answer: State-customized standards that incorporate Common Core foundations with NJ-specific additions
New Jersey adopted and customized the Common Core State Standards, adding state-specific content to create the NJSLS.