New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) 2020 Test Coordinator Manual - 2020 Administration - Computer-Based & Paper-Based Testing

Sep 30, 2026

New Jersey Department of Education NJSLA 2020 Test Coordinator Manual provides operational guidance for administering English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science assessments in both computer-based and paper-based formats. It defines roles, establishes test security and chain-of-custody requirements, covers handling of irregularities and breaches, and specifies testing environment, scheduling, make-up testing, and break or extended-time procedures. It also details pre-testing responsibilities, PearsonAccessnext setup steps, technology preparation, training planning, and organizing and distributing secure test materials for test coordinators and technology coordinators.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages100

Reading Time4 h 12 min

AccessFree to download

Overview

About this Manual

Roles of Individuals

Who Must Test

Test Security and Administration Policies

Maintaining the Security of Test Materials and Content

Testing Irregularities and Security Breaches

Testing Environment

Scheduling and Testing Time

Before Testing

Checklist of Tasks for Test Coordinators and Technology Coordinators to Complete Before Testing

PearsonAccessnext Setup

In-District Training

Complete Technology Setup (For Computer-Based Testing Only)

Schedule Tutorials and Practice Tests

Organize Test Materials for Testing

STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 2020 NEW JERSEY STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT (NJSLA) Test Coordinator Manual 2020 Test Coordinator Manual Computer-Based & Paper-Based Testing English Language Arts, Mathematics, & Science .*3,! ii 2020 ͵ TEST COORDINATOR MANUAL .*3,! Table of Contents What’s New for 2020 AdministraƟon? ......................................................... vii NJSLA TesƟng Plaƞorms and Support InformaƟon ........................................ ix 1.0 Overview ................................................................................................. 1 1.1 About this Manual.............................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Roles of Individuals............................................................................................................. 2 1.3 Who Must Test ................................................................................................................... 3 2.0 Test Security and AdministraƟon Policies ................................................. 7 2.1 Maintaining the Security of Test Materials and Content .................................................... 7 2.1.1 Test Coordinator ResponsibiliƟes for Maintaining Security ................................................. 7 2.1.2 TA ResponsibiliƟes for Maintaining Security........................................................................ 8 2.1.3 Security Forms ..................................................................................................................... 9 2.1.4 Material Tracking and Chain-of-Custody Requirements .................................................... 10 2.1.5 Missing, Contaminated, or Damaged Secure Test Materials ............................................. 11 2.1.6 Security Forms ................................................................................................................... 13 2.2 TesƟng IrregulariƟes and Security Breaches..................................................................... 15 2.2.1 Examples of TesƟng IrregulariƟes and Security Breaches.................................................. 15 2.2.2 ReporƟng TesƟng IrregulariƟes and Security Breaches ..................................................... 17 2.3 TesƟng Environment......................................................................................................... 17 2.4 Scheduling and TesƟng Time ............................................................................................ 20 2.4.1 ParƟcipaƟon in the English Language Arts Field Test......................................................... 22 2.4.2 Guidelines for Scheduling .................................................................................................. 22 2.4.3 Make-Up TesƟng ................................................................................................................ 25 2.4.4 Extended Time .................................................................................................................. 26 2.4.5 Breaks Between TesƟng ..................................................................................................... 27 3.0 BEFORE TesƟng ...................................................................................... 28 3.1 Checklist of Tasks for Test Coordinators and Technology Coordinators to Complete Before TesƟng .............................................................................................................................. 28 3.2 PearsonAccessnext Setup ................................................................................................... 32 3.2.1 Student RegistraƟon and Personal Needs Proﬁle (PNP) .................................................... 32 3.2.2 Assign and Update User Roles .................................................................................

FAQs

What responsibilities does the manual assign to test coordinators before testing begins?

It provides a checklist of tasks for test coordinators and technology coordinators to complete before testing, including preparation, training coordination, technology setup steps, and organization of test materials for distribution.

How does the manual address test security and secure materials?

It explains requirements for maintaining security of test materials and content, including documentation, storage, material tracking, chain-of-custody expectations, and procedures for missing, contaminated, or damaged secure materials.

What pre-testing steps are covered for computer-based testing using PearsonAccessnext?

It outlines PearsonAccessnext setup tasks such as student registration and the PNP profile, assigning and updating user roles, creating and managing test sessions, verifying test form assignments, and preparing test sessions.

Sep 30, 2026

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