Elevating Student Achievement: East Ward Elementary School Partners with Lumos Learning for New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) Success
East Ward Elementary School has collaborated with Lumos Learning to empower their students for success on the high-stakes NJSLA test.
About East Ward Elementary School
East Ward Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Ironbound section of Newark, New Jersey. It was established in 2019 and currently serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. The school has a diverse student body and is committed to providing a quality education for all students.
The vision of the school is to build a school where each child is prepared to accept responsibility for their academics and behaviour to teach students to respect everyone, regardless of race, nationality, economic status, or ability.
Key School Statistics:
- Total Students: 554
- Classroom Teachers (FTE):41.00
- Student/Teacher Ratio: 13.51
(Source: The National Center for Education Statistics – NCES)
About the Partnership
Emphasizing the critical role of thorough test preparation, the school leadership enthusiastically embraced the integration of Lumos Learning’s state test prep blended program, Lumos tedBook. It combines both print and online resources to help students prepare comprehensively and excel on state assessments.
This dynamic initiative aims to enhance students’ confidence, refine their test-taking skills, and ensure mastery of the essential standards, ultimately propelling them toward excellence in the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA).
The school leadership identified several key advantages of the Lumos test prep blended program:
Rigorous standards-aligned content: Covers 30+ math and 40+ ELA skills that perfectly align with the New Jersey state standards.
Replicated Test Practice: Realistic preparation with two full-length online practice tests that mimic the NJSLA blueprint.
Personalized Remediation: Target proficiency gaps of each student with automatically triggered personalized remedial practice.
Progress Measurement: Take informed instructional decisions with insightful student performance reports for educators and administrators.
Our Proven Smart Test Prep Methodology
Discover a Few Popular Use Cases of the Lumos State Test Prep Blended Program
Help students gain familiarity with the format of the state assessment with replicated test practice, resulting in enhanced test taking skills, stamina and confidence.
Identify skill gaps by assessing students’ proficiency levels across essential standards.
Ensure accurate evaluation of student progress by crafting customized assessments utilizing a high-quality item bank.
Reinforcement of classroom learning. This additional practice helps solidify their understanding of fundamental concepts.
Assign specific sections or exercises as homework assignments, ensuring students regularly engage with math and English practice outside of school hours.
Provide students with bite-size test practice skills by offering a few sample questions during daily instructional sessions.
Administer quick, ungraded assessments at the end of a class period to gauge students’ comprehension of the day’s lesson. This information allows teachers to adjust and tailor instruction to better meet student needs.
Leverage AI-powered personalized remediation to address each student’s skill gaps.
Monitoring and adjustment for improved teaching outcomes.
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Lumos tedBook
A proven blended learning program that combines print and digital resources, offering comprehensive test preparation to your students
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An AI-powered online program, helping your students develop essential skills while providing personalized intervention support for state test success
