Start
Strong Assessments
Wednesday, September 21st: 7th and 8th Grade English Language Arts
Thursday, September 22nd: 7th and 8th Grade Mathematics
Wednesday, September 28th: 7th and 8th Grade English Language Arts Make-up
Thursday, September 29th: 7th and 8th Grade Mathematics Make-up
Start Strong assessments are brief tests designed to
maximize instruction time and quickly provide important data to teachers and
administrators. These assessments provide schools the flexibility to
address students’ unique needs at the beginning of the school year. Start
Strong assessments will be administered to all 7th and 8th grade
students in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. Tests are
approximately 45-60 mins for each content area. Start Strong
Science will not be administered at RDMS as it is specific to grades 6, 9, and
12.
The Start Strong assessments utilize 3
performance levels (Strong Support May be Needed, Some Support May be Needed,
Less Support May be Needed) to aid educators and families in making decisions
about the supports students need.
New
Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA)
Math,
English/Language Arts, Science
Tuesday, May 2nd and Wednesday, May 3rd: 7th and 8th Grade Science
Tuesday, May 9th and Wednesday, May 10th: 7th and 8th Grade English Language Arts
Tuesday, May 16th and Wednesday, May 17th: 7th and 8th Grade Mathematics
May 2nd through June 2nd: ALL MAKE-UP TESTING
NJSLA ELA & Math: Both
7th and 8th graders at RDMS will take part in the NJSLA Mathematics and English
Language Arts/Literacy (formerly PARCC), a computer-based assessment for grades
3-12. These assessments give teachers, schools, students, and parents better
information whether students are on track in their learning and for success
after high school, and tools to help teachers customize learning to meet
student needs.
NJSLA Science: Only
8th graders at RDMS will take part in the NJSLA Science (formerly PARCC), a
computer-based assessment for grades 5, 8, and 11. These assessments give
teachers, schools, students, and parents better information whether students
are on track in their learning and for success after high school, and tools to
help teachers customize learning to meet student needs.