Middle School 88 Community,
Each spring, students take the English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics tests in grades 3-8. These tests are used to measure how well students perform on New York’s Next Generation Learning Standards.
This year our school’s students will take the New York State ELA and Math exams on a computer. Over the past few years, schools across New York have begun to give these state tests on a computer, and we are excited for our students to have that opportunity this year.
Please note the following:
- Practice: Your child has had the opportunity to practice taking the test on a computer while in school. This has helped your child become familiar with the online testing format. Students, educators, and parents can review and practice using the online Question Sampler (https://ny.nextera.questarai.com/tds/#practice)
- Testing schedule: The ELA Exam will be given on April 11th and 12th. The Math Exam will be given on May 7thand 8th. Your child will have as much time as your child needs, within the limit of the school day, to complete the exams. Regent exams for 8th grade students will still be administered as a paper test.
- Accommodations: All students who receive testing accommodations for New York State tests will receive accommodations for the ELA and Math exams consistent with their 504 plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP).
- Help your child get a good night’s sleep the night before the exam and have a good breakfast in the morning.
- Acknowledge your child’s feelings about testing and boost their confidence.
If you would like to learn more about the New York State 3-8 tests and the move to computer-based testing, see this New York State Education Department web site (https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/parent-resources). If you have questions on the computer-based test, or about your child’s participation, please contact Assistant Principal Matthew Gunsaulus, Testing Coordinator, at MGunsaulus@schools.nyc.gov
My best always,
Ailene Altman Mitchell
Principal