STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York State has released the results of standardized test scores for individual students from the last school year.
The scores — which were released Wednesday, according to city Schools Chancellor David C. Banks — came later than usual this year as a result of changing the exams to measure new learning standards. Each spring, students in grades 3-8 take part in standardized exams in reading and math — offering an idea of how well students are succeeding in those subjects. State exam scores also determine if a student receives academic intervention services, which are intended to increase achievement for students who struggle to meet the learning standards.
Students in New York City public schools will be able to view their individual scores through their NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) Portal, which allows families to see their child’s grades, test scores and more.
Visit www.schoolsaccount.nyc to access the portal.
In 2017, New York voted to replace Common Core with the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards — spending several years raising awareness and building capacity for the new standards. This past spring marked the first time that students statewide took standardized reading and math exams that aligned with the state’s Next Generation Learning Standards.
While individual test scores are now available, it’s unclear when the state and city will publish a broader scope of test scores later in the fall. State officials previously said they need more time to analyze and gather educator input for the new tests to establish achievement standards, also known as “cut scores,” for performance on each of the tests.
Banks told ABC7 that city student scores are up in reading and math.
Students are graded on a scale of 1-4, with 3 and 4 determining if a student is proficient in the subject. The results are for research purposes are aren’t on a student’s official transcript or permanent student record.
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