Spring 2024 NYSED Testing Letter

March 2024

Dear Families:

 In the weeks ahead, students in grades 3-8 will engage in a series of New York State Department of Education (NYSED) designed assessments.  The ELA and mathematics examinations will take place over two consecutive days with a suggested time allotment that varies according to grade level and exam type. Students may take as much time for the exams as they need to complete them.  

This year, students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 will be taking the New York State Assessments on the computer. Students have been practicing with these tools to become familiar with them prior to the assessments. 

It is important to remember that these assessments represent only one measure of student learning.  However, our expectation, as always, is that students give their very best effort.  You can assist your child/children in being prepared on the days of administration by ensuring they:

• Get a full night sleep;
• Pick out clothes to wear the night before;
• Eat breakfast before coming to school;
• Arrive to school on time;
• Think positively and be confident!

If you have any further questions regarding these assessments, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or school principal.

The assessment schedule for grades 3-5 is as follows:

The assessment schedule for grades 6-8 is as follows: