2023-2024 Assessment Calendar
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Please click on the following link to download the 2023-24 school year assessment calendar: 2023-2024 Assessments
Montgomery Township School District Assessment Information
to Parents, Guardians, and the General Public2023-2024
New Jersey school districts, charter schools and renaissance school projects are required by statute (N.J.S.A. 18A: 7C-6.6) to annually notify parents or guardians by October 1 of any statewide student assessment or commercially developed standardized assessment that will be administered over the course of the school year. It is very important to note that all students may not be administered all assessments or participate in assessments on the identified administration dates. Additionally, the allotted timeframes are approximate timeframes and students may be permitted extra time or accommodations as outlined in an IEP or 504. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s principal should any questions arise.
Key:
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Number of Testing Administrations in Districts refers to the number of times a particular assessment will be offered during the school year.
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Testing Mode refers to how the student will be administered the assessment. The two modes are computer-based, and paper-and-pencil. Some computer-based assessments allow students to take the assessment using paper and pencil. Be sure to inquire about the options if your child has a medical issue that would not allow them to take the assessment on the computer.
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Testing Time is the maximum amount of time allotted to students to complete the assessment.
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Testing Window is the period in which districts administer the statewide student assessment. It is not the actual number of days it takes a student to complete the assessment. School districts can choose the specific days within the window to administer the test. Please inquire with your district about the exact testing dates of the assessment.
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Results Available refers to date districts receive individualized student results from the assessment vendor. These results should be distributed to students, educators and families as soon as possible.
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Requirement refers to whether the assessment is required (Req.) by state and/or federal (Fed.) government, or by the district.
Assessment Name
Subject Area(s)
Grade Level Tested
Number of Testing Administrations in District
Testing Mode
Testing Time Allotted per Student
Testing Window
Results Available
Req.
Information about Available Accommodations and Accessibility Features
Information for Parents and Guardians Regarding the Assessment
New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) Spring Block
ELA
Math
Grades 3-9
1
Computer-based with paper-based options for students with disabilities
Two 90-minute units, Total time 180 minutes per subject
04/29/24 to 05/31/24
Around mid to late August
State and federal
For more information please visit the Office of Assessments website
NJSLA Mathematics High School Fall Block
Alg I
Grade 9
1
Computer-based with paper-based options for students with disabilities
11/27/23 to 12/22/23
Around early to mid-March
State and federal
For more information please visit the Office of Assessments website
NJGPA Fall Administration
ELA
Math
Grade 12
1
Computer-based
Two 90-minute units, Total time 180 minutes per subject
10/10/23 to 10/16/23
TBD
State and federal
For more information please visit the Office of Assessments website
NJSLA Science Administration
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Science
Grades 5, 8 and 11
1
Computer-based with paper-based options for students with disabilities
For grades 5 and 8: Four 45-minute units for a total of three hours.
Grade 11: Four 60-minute units for a total of four hours.
04/29/24 to 05/31/24
Around mid to late August
State and federal
For more information please visit the Office of Assessments website
NJGPA Spring Administration
ELA
Math
Grade 11
1
Computer-based
Two 90-minute units, Total time 180 minutes per subject
03/11/24 to 03/15/24
TBD
State and federal
For more information please visit the Office of Assessments website
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)
ELA
Math
Science
Grades 3 through 8 and 11
Science: Grades 5, 8, and 11
1
Computer-based
No time limit
04/8/24 to 05/31/24
TBD
State and federal
For more information please visit the Office of Assessments website
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
(If selected)
Reading
Math
Science
Civics
US History
4, 8, 12
1
Digital-based platform, occasionally paper/pencil administration
Three 60-minute blocks. Total testing time 180 minutes per student
January 2024-March 2024
National Results available on even numbered years. State results available on add numbered years. No student, school or district results available. www.nationsreportcard.gov
State and federal
For more information please visit the Office of Assessments website
ACCESS 2.0
English language proficiency test
K through 12
1
Paper: Grade K (and by request)
Online: Grades 1 through 12 (Writing portion is paper Grades 1 through 3)
No time limit
02/5/24 to 03/29/24
June -July 2023
State and federal
Provided in different languages.
Assessment Name
Subject Area(s)
Grade Level Tested
Number of Testing Administrations in District
Testing Mode
Testing Time Allotted per Student
Testing Window
Results Available
Req.
Information about Available Accommodations and Accessibility Features
STAR360 (Benchmark Assessment)
Reading & Mathematics
Grades 2-8
English 9 & 10
3 Possible
Computer-based
No time limit
Fall Window: August 2023-November 2023; Winter Window: December 2023-February 2024; Spring Window- March 2024-June 2024
After the conclusion of the testing window
District
as per IEP or 504
Predictive Assessment of Reading (PAR)
Reading
Grades 1-4
1
Students respond orally to items presented on a testing card or to items presented orally by teacher, individual 1:1 testing.
No time limit
December 2023-January 2024
Results letter is sent to parents/ guardians following administration.
District
as per IEP or 504
Early Bird Literacy
Reading
Kindergarten
(MOY,
EOY)
1st Grade (BOY, MOY, EOY)
1-3
No time limit
Fall Window: November 2023; Winter Window: January 2024; Spring Window: May 2024
Results after the conclusion of the testing window
District
as per IEP or 504
Cognitive Abilities Test (cogAT)
Verbal, Nonverbal, and Quantitative Reasoning
K-7
1
Computer-based
30-40 minutes per unit
Spring 2024
Results after the conclusion of the testing window
State
as per IEP or 504
Science Informational Assessment
Science
Grade 8
1
Paper
40 minutes
January 2024
March 2024
District
as per IEP or 504
STAMP
Assessment
World Languages
French, German & Spanish
Grades 9-12
1
Computer Based
Administered over two instructional blocks for a total of 2hours
November 2023-January 2024
January 2024
District
as per IEP or 504
Force and Motion/ Biology Misconception Diagnostic
Science
Physics/BIology Students
2
Paper
30 minutes
Pre
Assessment September 2023
Post
Assessment
April 2024
June 2024
District
as per IEP or 504
Assessment of Basic Chemistry Concepts
Science
(Chemistry)
Chemistry Students
2
Paper
30 minutes
Pre
Assessment September 2023
Post
Assessment
June 2024
June 2024
District
as per IEP or 504
PSAT/NMSQT
Math/ELA
Grade 11
1
Computer-Based
3 hours
October 2023
December 2023
N/A
as per IEP or 504
Advanced Placement Exam
Multiple Subjects
Grades 10-12
(If enrolled in AP classes)
1
Paper and Computer-Based
Test times vary
May 2024
July 2024 via College Board
N/A
N/A
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