The NJSLA-S measures student proficiency with the NJ Student Learning Standards for Science. The testing tools that students use during the NJSLA-Science are the same as they have experienced with NJSLA Mathematics and English Language Arts, and contain several types of test questions including: multiple-choice questions, multi-select questions, drag and drop, and constructed-response items and tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions About NJSLA-Science
Why did we need a new test?
Does a student have to pass the NJSLA-Science to graduate?
Why do the scores look different from the scores from the previous state science tests?
For more information and sample test questions, please review the provided NJSLA Information Guides:
Please visit the NJDOE's NJSLA Science Presentation here. Additional information about the NJSLA-Science can also be found via this link.