Assessment and Testing

Educators use assessments to evaluate students' academic readiness, learning progress, skill development, or educational needs. Assessments help determine students' knowledge, enabling educators to provide instruction tailored to their needs. In New Jersey, students in grades 3 through 9 must take the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) for Language Arts and Math. The New Jersey Science assessment is required for students in grades 5, 8, and 11.