Third- through eighth-graders in New York must now take state standardized exams, and for three of those grades, the tests will determine promotion:
Today, grades three, four and five had a multiple choice test. Tomorrow the same grades will listen to stories, and then write about what they've heard. On Thursday, 4th graders only will be asked to read a passage and then write about it.This year marks the end of citywide tests and the start of statewide testing for all students in grades three through eight because of the federal law 'No Child Left Behind.' Also this year, state standards are higher.
You can look through the PowerPoint presentation here that gives an overview of the exams. Core curricula in English and Math are also available. A sample exam for Grade 3 looks pretty simple
Posted by kswygert at January 10, 2006 06:45 PM