3-5 Assessments
2024-25 NYS Grades 3-5 Assessments Frequently Asked Questions
Aligned to the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards
When are the Assessments?
ELA Assessment: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 and Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Make Up Assessments: Through Friday, May 16, 2025
Math Assessment: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 and Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Make Up Assessments: Through Friday, May 16, 2025
Science Assessment: 5th Grade Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Make Up Assessments: Through Friday, May 16, 2025
What is the format of the assessments?
After the success with the computer-based format this past spring, students in Grades 3-5 will continue to take the ELA, Math, and Science New York State Assessments using the Computer-Based Testing (CBT) model. Below is a link to sample questions sorted by academic area and grade level in order to preview the computer-based testing model including both example test questions and the online testing tools. Additionally, test accommodation features, such as Text-to-Speech, Reverse Contrast, and more are available in the online Question Sampler. Below is the link to try it out!
How can I help my child with the ELA Assessment?
- Provide both fiction and nonfiction books at home that are at an appropriate level
- Talk about books using evidence from the text to support answers to questions or opinions
- Encourage writing in response to reading and support your child in providing evidence from the text to support their written answers
- Discuss the meaning of unfamiliar words
How can I help my child with the Math Assessment?
- Ask questions and review homework to better understand if your child understands why as well as what the answer is
- Apply math in real world situations
- Spend time practicing math fact fluency that is grade level appropriate
How are the assessments scored?
- Level 4- Students performing at this level excel in standards for their grade.
- Level 3- Students performing at this level are proficient for their grade.
- Level 2- Students performing at this level are partially proficient for their grade.
- Level 1- Students performing at this level are below proficient for their grade.
How are the assessments from the NYS Assessments used?
- Parents receive the results in the mail and on Parent Portal in September.
- Teachers use the scores as one piece of data to determine if support services would be beneficial to the student.
- School districts can analyze their results to be sure that their curriculum and instruction matches the New York Next Generation Learning Standards.