What is the New York State ELA?
The English Language Arts Exam is given in January of each year to students in grades 3-8. This test assesses each student’s ability to read, write, and listen. The ELA is a three day assessment given in three different booklets over the course of three days. Book 1 the students have 55 minutes to complete multiple choice questions. Book 2 the students have 45 minutes to listen to a passage twice, take notes, write three short responses, complete a graphic, and one extended response. Book 3 the students have 60 minutes to read two passages, write 3 short responses, complete a graphic, and one extended response. Every 6th grade student in the state of New York is mandated to take this assessment. What is the New York State Math Exam? The New York State Math Exam is given in March of each year to students in grades 3-8. This test assesses each student’s ability to perform and meet the New York State standards for their specific grade level. The fourth and eight-grade State Math tests con
