IMPORTANT: Updated SED Mathematics Information
March 2005
SED has posted information relating to the grades 3 - 8 mathematics assessments, to be administered beginning March 6. The timeliness of the postings is a concern, since they do deal with the direct administration of the assessments.
The following links will take you to the documents:
School Administrator's Manual (SAM) for Public and Nonpublic Schools for the 2006 Grades 3-8 Mathematics Tests is now available online at www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/sam/home.htm Updated February 27, 2006
Update to the Introduction to the Grades 3-8 Testing Program in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The purpose of this update is to give further guidance on the Grades 3 through 8 Testing Program in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Mathematics administration times have been slightly adjusted from what was previously issued. Administration times for each test are accurately set forth in this manual as well as in the Mathematics Teacher Directions posted February 9, 2006. Updated February 27, 2006
The Grades 3 - 8 Mathematics Sample Tests are now available for downloading. Included in these materials are Sample Tests, Teacher Directions, Answer Documents, and Translated editions of the Math Sample Tests for each grade. Scoring Guides are now available. www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/math-sample/home.htm Posted December 8, 2005. Updated February 23, 2006
The Guidance for Calculator Use in the Classroom and on State Assessments in Mathematics Chart summarizes the policy decisions made regarding the use of calculators in classrooms and on State Asessment in Mathematics. Posted February 21, 2006
Teachers Directions for the 2006 Grades 3-8 Mathematics tests are now available online at www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/directions/home.htm
*Please note: Administration times have been adjusted to some of the grades. Posted February 9, 2006
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