-
Fully charged Chromebook (student responsibility):
The NJSLA assessments are
entirely computer-based. Students will therefore complete the tasks
online using their school-issued Chromebooks. It will be critical that
each student come to school prepared with his or her Chromebook fully
charged and ready to go each day during the week of testing.
-
WIRED Earbuds/Headphones (student responsibility):
Some of the literacy units
on the NJSLA may include video components and for this
reason students are required to have a set of wired earbuds or headphones that
can function with their Chromebooks. All students should already have a
personal set of earbuds as part of their regular set of school supplies
given their work with Chromebooks at HMS on a daily basis. However, for state testing, wireless devices are not permitted. All earbuds must be WIRED. Please make
certain that your child has functional wired earbuds for use in school during
our testing week.
- Pencils/Paper (provided by school):
All students will receive a
pencil and scratch paper for use during the tests. Students may use
pencil and scratch paper for brainstorming, drafting, note-taking, or
calculations, but all final answers must be recorded online via the
Chromebook.
- Calculator (provided/ available within the test):
Students will be permitted
to use specific types of calculators on some sections of the math
assessment. Where appropriate, students will have access to a calculator
as one of the online tools built into the NJSLA. This ensures
that all students will have access to the calculator features that will
be appropriate to their grade level and assessment (i.e. basic function
calculator for 7th grade, scientific calculator for 8th grade, or
graphing calculator for Algebra/Geometry). Math teachers will review
with students how to use the online calculators along with the other
tools that will be available to all students during the tests. Students
will be practicing with them as they review some of the online practice
NJSLA assessments this month.
-
Computer Mouse (recommended):
A mouse is not required
for testing, however, many students are more comfortable using a mouse
during assessments in lieu of the touchpad. If your child would be more
comfortable using a mouse, please be sure to provide one for him or
her.
-
Reading Material (highly recommended):
Students who finish early
and have logged-out of the test are only permitted to have access to a
school- appropriate book to read while others in the room are still
testing. No electronic devices (e.g. cell phones, tablets, e-readers)
are permitted to be in use by anyone in the classroom while testing is
in session.