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Depending on grade level, they may also take NJGPA-A alongside NJSLA-A for ELA and Mathematics.","Answer",{"name":65,"@type":60,"acceptedAnswer":66},"How does the adaptive testing work for the ELA and math assessments?",{"text":67,"@type":63},"As students answer questions, the test adjusts in real time. Correct answers may be followed by more challenging questions, while struggling may lead to less difficult ones to measure understanding more precisely.",{"name":69,"@type":60,"acceptedAnswer":70},"What is the testing schedule and total test time for these assessments in May 2026?",{"text":71,"@type":63},"The testing window is May 11, 2026 through May 15, 2026. 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These state-required tests provide one important way to understand how well students are learning grade‑level skills in English, math, and science.  \nDepending on their grade level, your child may participate in one or more of the following tests:  \n· New Jersey Student Learning Assessments – Adaptive (NJSLA‑A) for ELA and Mathematics  \n· New Jersey Student Learning Assessments – Science (NJSLA‑S)  \nAll ofNew Jersey’s statewide assessments are based on the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS), which describe what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. While the state test may look a little different this year, it still measures whether students are learning skills and knowledge expected for their grade.  \nTesting Schedule  \nThe Department has set the following testing schedule;  \n\n| Assessment | Test Administration Dates |\n| --- | --- |\n| NJGPA-A ELA and Mathematics | May 11, 2026-May 15, 2026 |\n| NJSLA-A ELA and Mathematics | May 11, 2026-May 15, 2026 |\n| NJSLA-Science | May 11, 2026-May 15, 2026 |\n\nPurpose of Statewide Assessments  \nStudents take different kinds of tests during the school year, and each type of test serves a different purpose. New Jersey’s statewide assessments are one important way to show families and communities how well students, schools, and districts are meeting the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, which describe what students should know and be able to do at each grade level.  \nThese results provide schools with valuable insight into students’ progress and help educators refine instruction when needed to strengthen learning. They allow teachers and school leaders to see how students grow from year to year, and to ensure all students have access to strong, grade‑level instruction. This information also helps districts confirm their curriculum matches the state standards. Overall,  \nstatewide tests give families and schools an understanding of how students are growing and where support may be needed so every child can succeed.  \nAbout the ELA and Math Tests (NJGPA‑A and NJSLA‑A)  \nThis spring, for the first time, statewide tests in English and math (NJGPA‑A and NJSLA‑A) will be computer‑adaptive. As your child answers questions, the test adjusts in real time. If a question is answered correctly, the next one may be slightly more challenging. If your child struggles, the test may provide a question that is less difficult. This helps the assessment “zero in” on your child’s understanding more precisely.  \nEvery student receives a different mix of questions, but all questions are reviewed together to measure the same grade-level standards and skills. Adaptive tests do not change what students are expected to know; they simply help measure those skills more accurately.  \nBoth the NJSLA-A and NJGPA-A consist of three (3) units; ELA-Reading, ELA-Writing, and Mathematics.  \nUnit Testing Times (NJGPA‑A & NJSLA‑A)  \n\n| Unit | Session 1 Testing Time (minutes) | Session 2 Testing Time (minutes) | Total Test Time (minutes) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| ELA-Reading | 75 | 75 | 150 |\n| ELA-Writing | 90 | N/A | 90 |\n| Mathematics | 75 | 75 | 150 |\n\nAbout the Science Test (NJSLA‑S)  \nThe science assessment is a fixed‑form test, meaning all students receive the same questions. While the test will now appear in the same online platform as the ELA and math assessments, the format and content remain the same as last year.  \nUnit Testing Times (NJSLA – Science)  \n\n| Science Grade Level | Units (total number) | Testing Time per Unit (minutes) | Total Test Time (minutes) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Grades 5 and 8 | 4 | 45 | 180 |\n| Grade 11 | 4 | 60 | 240 |\n\nTesting the Test  \nIn fall 2025 to ensure a smooth transition to this new type of test, students in grades 4–12 took part in afield test for the adaptive ELA and math assessments. A field test is a way for the New Jersey Department ","cbCaiamaTO9ywLFG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiamaTO9ywLFG","pdf",137795,"English","# Testing Schedule\n## Purpose of Statewide Assessments\n## About the ELA and Math Tests (NJGPA-A and NJSLA-A)\n## About the Science Test (NJSLA-S)\n## Testing the Test\n## Additional Information and Contacts","[{\"question\":\"Which statewide assessments will students take this spring?\",\"answer\":\"Students may participate in NJSLA-A for ELA and Mathematics, and in NJSLA-S for Science. Depending on grade level, they may also take NJGPA-A alongside NJSLA-A for ELA and Mathematics.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the adaptive testing work for the ELA and math assessments?\",\"answer\":\"As students answer questions, the test adjusts in real time. Correct answers may be followed by more challenging questions, while struggling may lead to less difficult ones to measure understanding more precisely.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the testing schedule and total test time for these assessments in May 2026?\",\"answer\":\"The testing window is May 11, 2026 through May 15, 2026. Unit times for NJGPA-A and NJSLA-A include ELA-Reading 150 minutes total, ELA-Writing 90 minutes total, and Mathematics 150 minutes total; science totals 180 minutes for grades 5 and 8 and 240 minutes for grade 11.\"}]","Parent Letter - NJ Student Learning Assessments Adaptive Spring 2026 | PDF",1790807313]