What is the New York State Test assessment schedule for 2019?
How many sessions are there for each New York State Test?
What is the duration of New York State Test?
What are the question types in New York State Tests?
How are the performance levels assessed in New York State Tests?
What is the calculator policy for New York State Test?
How will StepUp® help my child prepare for New York State Test?
Are there any printable worksheets to help with New York State Test practice?

What is the New York State Test assessment schedule for 2019?

The test window for New York State Assessment for the year 2019 is as follows:

Grade 3 to 8 ELA:

Computer based: March 24 – March 31
Paper based: March 25 – March 27

Grade 3 to 8 ELA:

Computer based: April 20 – April 27
Paper based: April 21 – April 23

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How many sessions are there for each New York State Test?

The session details for New York State Tests are as follows:

Both ELA and Math Tests have 2 Sessions each

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What is the duration of New York State Test?

The duration of the New York State Tests are as below:

ELA:
Grade 3 : 60-70 minutes per session
Grade 4 to 8 : 80-90 minutes per session

Math:
Grade 3 :
Session 1: 55-65 minutes
Session 2: 60-70 minutes

Grade 4:
Session 1: 65-75 minutes
Session 2: 65-75 minutes

Grade 5
Session 1: 80-90 minutes
Session 2: 70-80 minutes

Grade 6 to 8
Session 1: 80-90 minutes
Session 2: 75-85 minutes

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What are the question types in New York State Tests?

The question types in New York State Tests are as below:

ELA:

Multiple choice questions
Short response questions and
Extended Response questions

Math:

Multiple choice questions
Short response questions and
Extended Response questions

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How are the performance levels assessed in New York State Tests?

There are 4 performance levels in New York State Tests namely :

NYS Level 4 : Students performing at this level excel in standards for their grade. They demonstrate knowledge, skills, and practices of the standards related to the grade.

NYS Level 3 : Students performing at this level are proficient in standards for their grade. They demonstrate knowledge, skills, and practices of the standards related to the grade.

NYS Level 2 : Students performing at this level are partially proficient in standards for their grade. They demonstrate knowledge, skills, and practices of the standards related to the grade.

NYS Level 1 : Students performing at this level are well below proficient in standards for their grade. They demonstrate limited knowledge, skills, and practices of the standards related to the grade.

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What is the calculator policy for New York State Test?

The calculator policy for New York State Test is as follows:

Students in Grade 3 to 5 are not allowed to use to calculator.

Students in Grade 6 to 8 are NOT permitted to use calculators for Session 1. For Session 2, students can use calculators specified for the grade level use.

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How will StepUp® help my child prepare for Mississippi MAAP test?

The Lumos StepUp® provides:
(a) Online access to Two Full-length New York State Practice Tests.
(b) Workbooks to practice 30+ Math and 40+ ELA skills.
(c) Access to parent and student portals.
(d) Access to Teacher portal.
(e) Easy-to-use, advanced and real-time reports to help you identify areas of weakness and tailor personalized learning plans for your student.
(f) Student-centric approach, combined with instant feedback boosts student confidence and improves learning outcomes.
(g) StepUp® program can be accessed through a number of devices that include, PC, tablet and smartphones and it is available 24×7. This convenience helps enabling anywhere learning.

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Are there any printable worksheets to help with New York State Test practice?

Yes, Lumos Learning provide a number of free printable worksheets to help students experience sample questions in the printed format.
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