New York State Testing Program - English Language Arts and Mathematics Field Tests - School Administrator’s Manual for Paper-Based Field Testing - May 23–June 3, 2022

Oct 15, 2026

Manual for school administrators covering paper-based field testing within the New York State Testing Program, focused on 2022 Grades 3–8 English Language Arts and Mathematics. Provides an overview of the field-test purpose and structure, lists contact information, and outlines key planning, administration, and security responsibilities. Includes guidance on who must be field tested, how to prepare secure test materials, student supervision procedures, post-test wrap-up, and administrator checklists, plus appendices with tracking logs, tools, and accommodations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages44

Reading Time1 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

Overview

2022 Contact Information

Paper-Based Field Test Schedule and Important Administration Dates

How to Use this School Administrator’s Manual for Paper-Based Field Testing

Part 1: Preparing for the Paper-Based Field Tests

General Features of the 2022 Grades 3–8 ELA and Mathematics Field Tests

Field Test Security Requirements and Responsibilities

Students to Be Field Tested

Administrator’s Planning Steps for Paper-Based Field Test Preparation

Part 2: Administering the Paper-Based Field Tests

School Administrator Responsibilities

Prepare the 2022 Grades 3–8 Paper-Based ELA Secure Field Test Materials

Prepare the 2022 Grades 3–8 Paper-Based Mathematics Secure Field Test Materials

Supervision of Students

Part 3: After Paper-Based Field Testing

Concluding the Field Test Session

Administrator’s Checklist for Returning Secure Field Test Materials

Appendices

Appendix A: School Administrator’s Checklist for Paper-Based Field Testing

Appendix B: Paper-Based Field Testing Secure Materials Tracking Log

Appendix C: Paper-Based Field Testing Mathematics Tools

Appendix D: Paper-Based Field Testing Accommodations for English Language Learners

Appendix E: Paper-Based Field Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Appendix F: Specific Paper-Based Field Testing Accommodations

New York State Testing Program English Language Arts and Mathematics Field Tests School Administrator’s Manual for Paper-Based Field Testing May 23–June 3, 2022 –8 THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Regents of The University LESTER W. YOUNG, JR., Chancellor, B.S., M.S., Ed. D JOSEPHINE VICTORIA FINN, Vice Chancellor, B.A., J. D ROGER TILLES, B.A., J. D CHRISTINE D. CEA, B.A., M.A., Ph. D WADE S. NORWOOD, B.A KATHLEEN M. CASHIN, B.S., M.S., Ed. D JAMES E. COTTRELL, B.S., M. D JUDITH CHIN, B.S., [M.S. in](M.S. in) Ed. .............................................................................. BEVERLY L. OUDERKIRK, [B.S. in](B.S. in) Ed., [M.S. in](M.S. in) Ed. .................................................. CATHERINE COLLINS, R. N., N. P., B.S., [M.S. in](M.S. in) Ed., Ed. D. ...................................... NAN EILEEN MEAD, B.A., M.A ELIZABETH S. HAKANSON, A.S., B.A., M.S., C.A.S LUIS O. REYES, B.A., M.A., Ph. D SUSAN W. MITTLER, B.S., M.S FRANCES G. WILLS, B.A., M.A., M. Ed., C.A.S., Ph. D RUTH B. TURNER, BSW, LCSW, M. Ed ARAMINA VEGA FERRER, B.A., [M.S. in](M.S. in) Ed., Ph. D Beechhurst Monticello Manhasset Staten Island Rochester Brooklyn New York Little Neck Morristown Buffalo Manhattan Syracuse New York Ithaca Ossining Rochester Bronx Commissioner of Education and President of the University Betty A. RosA, B.A., [M.s.](M.s. in)[ in](M.s. in) ed., [M.s.](M.s. in)[ in](M.s. in) ed., M. ed., ed. d. Senior Deputy Commissioner, Office of Education Policy JAMes n. BAldwin Deputy Commissioner, Office of P12 Instructional Services KiMBeRly young wilKins Assistant Commissioner, Office of State Assessment steven e. KAtz Director, Office of State Assessment zAchARy wARneR The State Education Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, military, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, disability, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, and criminal record in its recruitment, educational programs, services, and activities. NYSED has adopted a web accessibility policy, and publications designed for distribution can be made available in an accessible format upon request. Inquiries regarding this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Office of Human Resources Management, Room 528 EB, Education Building, Albany, New York 12234. Copyright © 2022 by the New York State Education Department. Permission is hereby granted for school administrators and educators to reproduce these materials, located online on the NYSED website ([http://p12.nysed.gov](http://p12.nysed.gov)), in the quantities necessary for their schools’ use, but not for sale, provided copyright notices are retained as they appear in these publications. Table of Contents Overview .....................................................................................................v 2022 Contact [Information .................................................................................. vi](Information .................................................................................. vi) Paper-Based Field Test Schedule and Important Administration [Dates ................. vi](Dates ................. vi) How to Use this School Administrator’s Manual for Paper-Based Field Testing .....................................................................1 Part 1: Preparing for the Paper-Based Field Tests .................................................3 General Features of the 2022 Grades 3–8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Field Tests .......................................................................... 4 Field Test Security Requirements and Responsibilities .......................................... 5 Students to Be Field Tested ................................................................................. 8 Administrator’s Planning Steps fo

FAQs

What field tests are covered for 2022 Grades 3–8?

The manual covers the 2022 Grades 3–8 English Language Arts and Mathematics field tests in a paper-based format.

What are the core administrator responsibilities during preparation?

It outlines planning steps, identifies which students are to be field tested, and explains general features plus security requirements for preparing secure test materials.

What procedures are included after paper-based field testing?

It provides guidance for concluding the field test session and an administrator checklist for returning secure field test materials, along with appendices for tracking and accommodations.

Oct 15, 2026

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