2013 NJASK 3-5
Test Specifications
READING
Three passages
50 % or more passages will be informational
All reading passages will require students to read and comprehend at the higher level of text complexity for their grade level.
All reading items will present questions that address
CCSS strands: Key Ideas & Details, Craft & Structure
Same 4 point rubric will be used.
Constructed response questions will measure the CCSS for Lit. & Inform. texts
ELA
Students are expected to ground responses in specific evidence and info from texts they have read, film, shows, or facts learned
Are not to invent except when writing narratives
Expected to comprehend and accurately use grade appropriate general academic and domain specific words
WRITING
2 writing tasks (1) Narrative (2) Informative/
Explanatory OR Opinion
Same 5 point rubric used.
Field test items will be included.
Poem prompt will not be read aloud to students
Examiners will no longer have a test booklet, unless testing SE w/ specific accom.
MATH
CCSS will be assessed in the 5 domains (OA, NBT, NF, MD, G)
Test structure/ format is the same
Can use blank grid/ graph paper during ALL parts
NO colored shapes for grades 3 & 4
Grade 3 will have ¼” and mm ruler
Grade 4 will have 1/8” and mm ruler AND protractor
Grade 5 will have 1/8” and mm ruler AND formula/ conversion sheet
SCR only require answer
Units of measure are NOT necessary
Credit only given for correct answer
SCR are worth 1 point each
Scoring of responses will reflect the degree to which students refer to or incorporate pertinent text based ideas and info in work.
Students will respond to writing prompts based on a short text (two-three sentences to one paragraph) and will supplement their responses by using facts from text
2013 NJ ASK writing section will not include a longer reading passage (multiple paragraphs) that students would read and draw evidence from to support their writing
SCIENCE
4 parts
MC worth 1 point
OE up to 3 points and each OE item will be scored using an item specific rubric
Life Science 40%, Physical Science 30 %, Earth Science 30%
EJHS Faculty Meeting 1/7/13

2013 NJASK 6-8
Test Specifications
READING
Four passages
50 % or more passages will be informational
All reading passages will require students to read and comprehend at the higher level of text complexity for their grade level
All reading items will present questions that address
CCSS strands: Key Ideas & Details, Craft & Structure
Same 4 point rubric will be used
Constructed response questions will measure the CCSS for Lit. & Inform. texts
ELA
Students are expected to ground responses in specific evidence and info from texts they have read, film, shows, or facts learned
Are not to invent except when writing narratives
Expected to comprehend and accurately use grade appropriate general academic and domain specific words
WRITING
2 writing tasks (1) Persuasive OR Argument (2)
Informative/ Explanatory OR Narrative
Same 6 point rubric used.
Field test items will be included
Scoring of responses will reflect the degree to which students refer to or incorporate pertinent text based ideas and info in work.
Students will respond to writing prompts based on a short text (two-three sentences to one paragraph) and will supplement their responses by using facts from text
2013 NJ ASK writing section will not include a longer reading passage (multiple paragraphs) that students would read and draw evidence from to support their writing
MATH
NJCCSS will be assessed
NO manipulative sheet for Grades 6 & 7
Reference sheet for 6 & 7 will include a punch out protractor and a punch out ruler to supplement the formulas and conversion factors.
Grade 8 reference sheet will now include a punch out protractor to supplement ruler, formula and conversion factors.
Updated reference sheets will be available online shortly
Can use blank grid/ graph paper during ALL parts
Part 1: NO Calculators (reg or SE students)
Part 2 & 3: NO calculators (reg students only) SE with a specific disability that limits from calculating mathematically may use a calculator or manipulative
Se use of calculators must be in alternate setting. Use of calculator/ manipulative MUST be documented ion
IEP/ 504
Parts 4-6: Calculator active, include MC and ECR items
SCR part will remain non calculator
SCIENCE
4 parts
MC worth 1 point
OE up to 3 points and each OE item will be scored using an item specific rubric
Life Science 40%, Physical Science 30 %, Earth Science 30%
EJHS Faculty Meeting 1/7/13