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The New York State Education Department continues to transition to computer-based testing (CBT) as part of its commitment to both meeting the needs of 21st century learners and improving test delivery, test integrity, scoring validity, and turn-around time on testing results. For the last four years, the É«ÖÐÉ« has administered these tests in the CBT format. Both students and teachers have found this format an adequate way to test students’ knowledge of the subjects tested.    

This spring, the É«ÖÐÉ« will again administer the New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics operational tests via computer. Students will use district-provided Chromebooks for both tests. The Grade 8 Science Performance and Written Test will remain a paper-based test (PBT).

These tests provide educators important information about your child(ren). The tests measure the skills and standards that are being taught within a grade level. The information gained from these tests help educators adjust instruction, target learning interventions or acceleration for specific students, and identify gaps in our curriculum. Therefore, it is imperative that your child(ren) participate in this year’s New York State Grades 3-8 exams.

NYS Grades 3-8 ELA Testing Schedule for CBT & PBT
 

Wednesday, April 19

• ELA Session 1: Grade 3
• ELA Session 1: Grade 4
• ELA Session 1: Grade 6
• ELA Session 1: Grade 7
• ELA Session 1: Grade 8

Thursday, April 20

• ELA Session 2: Grade 3
• ELA Session 2: Grade 4
• ELA Session 2: Grade 6
• ELA Session 2: Grade 7
• ELA Session 2: Grade 8

Friday, April 21

• ELA Session 1: Grade 5
• ELA Make-Up for Grades 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8

Monday, April 24

• ELA Session 2: Grade 5
• ELA Make-Up for Grades 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8

Tuesday, April 25

• ELA Make-Up for All Grades 3-8

Wednesday, April 26

• ELA Make-Up for All Grades 3-8

Thursday, April 27

• ELA Make-Up for All Grades 3-8

Friday, April 28

• Last Day for CBT ELA Make-Ups Grades 3-8

NYS Grades 3-8 Math Testing Schedule
 

Tuesday, May 2

• Math Session 1: Grade 3
• Math Session 1: Grade 4
• Math Session 1: Grade 6
• Math Session 1: Grade 7
• Math Session 1: Grade 8

Wednesday, May 3

• Math Session 2: Grade 3
• Math Session 2: Grade 4
• Math Session 2: Grade 6
• Math Session 2: Grade 7
• Math Session 2: Grade 8

Thursday, May 4

• Math Make-Up Grades 3, 4, 6 and 7
• Math Session 1: Grade 5

Friday, May 5

• Math Session 2: Grade 5
• Math Make-Up Grades 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8

Monday, May 8

• Math Make-Up All Grades 3-8

Tuesday, May 9

• Math Make-Up All Grades 3-8

Wednesday, May 10

• Math Make-Up All Grades 3-8

Thursday, May 11

• Last Day for Math Make-Ups Grades 3-8

NYS Grade 8 Science Testing Schedule
 

• Performance Window: Tuesday, May 23, through Friday, June 2, 2023
  • Make-Ups are due within this same testing window
• Written Test: Monday, June 5, 2023
  • Make-Up Window is Tuesday, June 6, through Friday, June 9, 2023

Additional Examinations

• New York State Alternative Assessment (NYSAA)
  • NYSAA Eligible Students Only
  • Testing Window: Monday, March 13, through Friday, June 9, 2023
    • Make-Ups are due within this same testing window
• New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)
  • Current English Language Learner Students Only
  • Speaking Test Window: April 17 - 26, 2023
    • Make-Ups are due within this same testing window
  • Listening, Reading and Writing Test Window: May 15-26, 2023
    • Make-Ups are due within this same testing window