Acc. Eve. High School and Comm. Education

About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science.
• The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
• Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

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About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science.
• The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
• The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview