Assessments

  • New York State English Language Arts Assessments take place in May for grades 3, 4, and 5.  The 2010-2011 assessment will be a new format for students.

    Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 also take a New York State Math assessment in May. In grade 4, students take a NYS Science Performance assessment in May and a written assessment in June. For more information on state testing go to www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa.

    Grade 3 Assessments

    In the area of Language Arts, at the 3rd grade level, we administer several assessments to all students. All students are given the AIMSweb reading fluency assessment three times a year (September, January and June). Classroom teachers give the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment© to all 3rd grade students in September, February and June. In mid January, students are given the practice NYS ELA assessment. The purpose is to check the reading, listening and writing skills of the students. The NYS ELA assessment takes place in late April.

    All 3rd grade students will also take a New York State Mathematics test in early May.

    Official results of these tests are sent home to parents once they are received from NYS Education Department.

    MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) tests are administered in the spring to children in grade 3. The MAP is a standardized assessment for Language Arts and Math.


    Grade 3 ELA Assessment

    The New York State Education Department gives a Language Arts assessment to students in May of   3rd grade. This assessment is divided into three parts, given on three consecutive days. The assessment is timed; the students must answer all the questions during a set time limit.

    The staff at FRES does not see the assessments before the scheduled testing dates. We cannot "prepare" for the test, but feel that the comprehensive literacy program we provide is what the students need to be ready for this assessment. We do provide opportunities for the students to complete assignments with formats similar to what they see on the ELA assessment.


    Grade 4 Assessments

    In the area of Language Arts, at the 4th grade level, we administer several assessments to all students. All students are given the AIMSweb reading fluency assessment three times a year (September, January and June). Classroom teachers give the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment© to all 4th grade students in September or October, and February or March. In mid-January a practice ELA is given to all students. This includes reading, listening, and writing tasks. Fourth grade teachers score the assessments. The purpose is to check the reading, listening and writing skills of the students. The results directly inform instruction in the classroom. In May, all 4th grade students take the New York State English Language Arts Assessment.

    Fourth grade students will also take the New York State Mathematics test in early May. A team of Brighton teachers score all these assessments.

    Students in 4th grade also take the NYS Science test. This consists of a multiple-choice test, given in June and a performance test in May.  These tests are also scored by a team of Brighton teachers.

    Official results of all state tests are sent home to parents once they are received from the NYS Education Department.

    MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) tests are administered in the spring to children in grade 4. The MAP is a standardized assessment for Language Arts and Math.

    Grade 4 ELA Assessment

    The New York State Education Department gives a Language Arts assessment to students the in May. The assessment is divided into three parts given on three consecutive days. The assessment is timed; the students must answer all the questions during a set time limit.

    FRES staff does not see the assessment before the scheduled testing dates. We cannot "prepare" for the test, but feel that the comprehensive literacy program we provide is what the students need to be ready for this assessment. We do provide opportunities for the students to complete assignments with formats similar to what they will see in the ELA assessment. If we feel your child would benefit from extra exposure to these formats we may offer before school Publisher’s Club.


    Grade 5 Assessments

    In the area of Language Arts, students are given several assessments each year. Classroom teachers give the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment© to all 5th grade students iSeptember or October, and February or March. In January, a Practice New York State ELA is administered. 5th grade teachers score these assessments.  In May, the New York State English Language Arts assessment is given to all 5th grade students.

    A New York State Mathematics assessment is administered in early May. A team of FRES teachers score all NYS assessments.

    Official results of these tests are sent home to parents once they are received from NYS Education Department.
       
    MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) tests are administered in the spring to children in grade 5. The MAP is a standardized assessment for Language Arts and Math.


    Grade 5 ELA Assessments

    The New York State Education Department gives a Language Arts assessment to students in May during 5th grade. The assessment is divided into three parts given on three consecutive days. The assessment is timed; the students must answer all the questions during a set time limit.

    Staff at FRES does not see the assessments before the scheduled testing dates. We cannot "prepare" for the test, but feel that the comprehensive literacy program we provide is what the students need to be ready for this assessment. We do provide opportunities for the students to complete assignments with formats similar to what they will see on the ELA assessment.