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New York State Assessments 2008-2009
This page is intended to help parents/guardians understand the state testing requirements, as regulated by the No Child Left Behind Act. The following are links to NY State websites where you can get additional information.
Testing Schedule
- November 12-13th : Grade 5 Social Studies Assessment.
- January 12-14th : Grade 4 ELA
- January 15-16th : Grades 3 and 5 ELA
- March 2-4th : Grade 4 Mathematics Assessment
- March 5-6th : Grades 3 and 5 Mathematics Assessment
- April 28th : Grade 4 Science Assessment
Social Studies Assessment for Grade 5 Sample Tests
A parent’s guide to the Grades 3-8 Testing Program in English Language Arts and Mathematics
This parent guide for the Grades 3-8 Testing Program includes frequently asked questions, sample questions for ELA and Mathematics, and details on how parents can help their children prepare for the test.
Sample ELA Tests for Grades 3 - 8
Sample tests are available for downloading along with sample answer documents.
Sample Mathematics Questions for Grades 3-8
This appendix contains sample Mathematics Test questions for Grades 3 through 8. The sample questions presented in this appendix are representative of the types of questions that will be included in the Mathematics Tests. They do not represent the full scope of questions that will appear in the tests, but are presented here to provide examples of the types of mathematics questions that students will be expected to answer.