Frequently Asked Questions About New York State Testing Program (NYSTP)

What is the name of the end-of-year assessment in New York State?

What subjects are assessed in the New York State Testing Program (NYSTP)?

How is the NYSTP test administered?

What is the NYSTP testing window for 2024?

How many sections are there for each NYSTP test?

What is the duration of the NYSTP test?

What are the question types in the NYSTP test?

What is the calculator policy for the NYSTP Math test?

What are the resources provided by the Lumos Program to excel in the 2024 NYSTP Assessment?

Are accommodations available for the NYSTP test?

Does Lumos Learning provide a free Diagnostic test?

What resources does Lumos Learning provide to Schools?

What is included in the Lumos tedBooks for NYSTP?

What is included in the Lumos StepUp online program for NYSTP?

Where can I find sample items for NYSTP Assessments?

What is the name of the end-of-year assessment in New York State?

The name of the end-of-year assessment in New York State is New York State Testing Program (NYSTP).

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What subjects are assessed in the New York State Testing Program (NYSTP)?

New York State Test (NYSTP) assessment will be used to assess all New York public school students in grades 3-8 in the content areas of English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics.


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What are the resources provided by the Lumos Program to excel in the 2024 NYSTP Assessment?

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How is the NYSTP test administered?

The mode of administration for the NYSTP is online and paper-based.

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What is the NYSTP testing window for 2024?

The testing window for NYSTP for the year 2024 is as follows:

Online Testing Window:
ELA/Math Grades 3-8: April 8, 2024 – May 17, 2024

Paper-based Testing Window:
ELA Grades 3, 4, 6, and 7: April 10, 2024 – April 12, 2024
Math Grades 3, 4, 6, and 7: May 7, 2024 – May 9, 2024

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How many sections are there for each NYSTP test?

The NYSTP ELA test has 2 sessions and the Math test also has 2 sessions.

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What is the duration of the NYSTP test?

Grades 3-4 ELA: Session 1 – 60 to 70 Minutes; Session 2 – 70 to 80 Minutes

Grade 5 ELA: Session 1 – 80 to 90 Minutes; Session 2 – 70 to 80 Minutes

Grades 6-8 ELA: Session 1 – 80 to 90 Minutes; Session 2 – 90 to 100 Minutes


Grade 3 Math: Session 1 – 55 to 65 Minutes; Session 2 – 60 to 70 Minutes

Grade 4 Math: Session 1 – 65 to 75 Minutes; Session 2 – 65 to 75 Minutes

Grade 5 Math: Session 1 – 80 to 90 Minutes; Session 2 – 70 to 80 Minutes

Grades 6-8 Math: Session 1 – 80 to 90 Minutes; Session 2 – 75 to 85 Minutes

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Does Lumos Learning provide a free Diagnostic test?

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What are the question types in the NYSTP test?

The question or item types in the NYSTP Math Test include:


The question or item types in the NYSTP ELA Test include:


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What is the calculator policy for the NYSTP Math test?

The calculator policy for the NYSTP Math test is as follows:

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Are accommodations available for the NYSTP test?

Yes, eligible students with disabilities and English language learners can receive accommodations to ensure fair access to the assessments as per their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or language proficiency needs.


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What is included in the Lumos tedBooks for NYSTP?

The Lumos tedBook for NYSTP includes:


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What is included in the Lumos StepUp online program for NYSTP?

The Lumos StepUp Online Program for NYSTP includes:


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What resources does Lumos Learning provide to Schools?

Lumos Learning provides test prep resources in two forms – The printed workbooks are referred to as tedBooks and the online program is referred to as StepUp.

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Where can I find sample items for NYSTP Assessments?

This page provides hundreds of NYSTP sample items for grades 3 through 8. The NYSTP items are available in Math and English Language Arts (ELA).


To access Free Sample questions click here

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