State Testing
New Jersey Student Learning Assessment- Adaptive (NJSLA-A)
https://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/adaptive/faq.shtml
Math, English/Language Arts, Science
2025-2026 School Year
November 3rd: | 7th and 8th Grade Reading Field Test |
November 6th: | 7th and 8th Grade Writing Field Test |
November 10th: | 7th and 8th Grade Mathematics Field Test |
May 5th & 6th: | 8th Grade Science |
May 12th & 13th: | 7th and 8th Grade ELA |
May 19th & 20th: | 7th and 8th Grade Mathematics |
Make-up Testing Dates:
May 7th & 8th: | 8th Grade Science |
May 26th & 27th: | 7th and 8th Grade ELA |
May 28th & 29th: | 7th and 8th Grade Mathematics |
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.