New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) Spring 2025

Grades 3-8 ELA: Thursday, May 1st and Friday, May 2nd

Grades 3-8 Math: Monday, May 5th through Wednesday, May 7th

Grades 5 & 8 Science: Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th

• 2024 NJSLA Presentation for ELA, Mathematics, and Science

• 2023 NJSLA Presentation for ELA, Mathematics, and Science

• 2022 Start Strong Presentation for English Language, Mathematics, and Science

• 2022 NJSLA Presentation for ELA, Mathematics, and Science

• 2021 Start Strong Presentation for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science

• 2019 NJSLA Presentation for English Language Arts and Mathematics

• 2019 NJSLA Presentation for Science

NJSLA

The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) requires that ALL Grade 3-8 students in the State’s public school system participate in state-mandated assessments. The New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) is used to assess students in the content areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics for Grades 3-8, and Science for Grades 5 and 8. These state assessments are computer-based, and are aligned with the standards for student learning in New Jersey, known as the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. 

Parent Information

• NJDOE Assessment Webpage

• Graduation Requirements in New Jersey - NJDOE

• New Jersey Student Learning Assessments Parent Portal

• New Jersey Student Learning Assessments Resource Center

Resources for Parents and Students

• NJDOE Assessment Resources & Information for Parents

• NJDOE Digital Item Library

• NJSLA Tutorials for Students

• NJSLA Practice Tests for Students

• NJSLA Science Parent Information, Student Guides, Practice Tests

ACCESS for ELLS 2.0

The ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is used to monitor the progress of English as a Second Language students in their acquisition of the English Language.  This assessment is comprised of four units, each assessing one of the four language domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  The assessment integrates the content areas of English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

• Parent information on ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 provided in different languages

• NJDOE Title III and Bilingual/ESL Education

• Parent Handout - English

• 2024 ACCESS Score Report Presentation

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)

The DLM is an alternate assessment, designed for students with the most significant disabilities.  This computer-based assessment is available in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.  The Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) are the result of collaboration between the University of Kansas, New Jersey, and other states. Parents of students participating in the DLM can obtain additional information through their child’s Case Manager, teacher, or the links below.

• Parent Information for Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)

• NJDOE Dynamic Learning Maps

• DLM Accessibility Manual