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Guide to State and Federal Standards for Academic Year 2005-2006 An overview of where New York State stands in the move to higher standards and more rigorous tests. HOME \| STANDARDS \| Your Students \| Your Credentials \| Sample Tests \| Resources \| News Archive
Resources Posted: Sunday, June 5, 2005 NYSUT is your source for information, advocacy and training New York State United Teachers is your professional partner in helping students meet higher academic standards. NYSUT has a bulletin for you For details on standards-related issues and their impact on you, check out NYSUT's online library of Information Bulletins, Briefing Bulletins and reports at the NYSUT Web site. Sample test questions: a taste of what students can expect on the new grade 3-8 tests The sample questions on this page are similar to those that will be on the upcoming statewide math and English Language Arts tests in grades 3-8, beginning in January 2006. More to come... New grade-by-grade core curricula covering pre-K though grade 12 take effect in September for math and English Language Arts. (See related story.) The State Education Department has begun to distribute some support materials online and has promised more in coming weeks. Throughout the summer, you can access any new materials as they are released by going to NYSUT's Web site at www.nysut.org/standards, where we will link you to materials and provide news updates. Or log on to the State Education Department Web site at www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8. See also: Your Students \| Your Credentials	DOWNLOADS Guide to State and Federal Standards for Academic Year 2005-2006. Take it with you - download the entire guide in the printer-friendly PDF format. Print, copy and distribute! (PDF file is 1 MB.) Test Sampler for Grade 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics. The complete set of sample questions, rubrics and answers for all grade levels is available for download in the PDF format. (PDF file is 1.5MB, 100 pages.)
The Guide to State and Federal Standards for Academic Year 2005-2006 was developed by New York Teacher in conjunction with the union's Division of Research and Educational Services. Articles are by John Strachan. Updated June 2005. For updates, read New York Teacher, or go to the Web site at www.nysut.org. Single copies are available while supplies last. Bulk order requests should be made through local union presidents. Write NYSUT Publications, 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110-2455; e-mail jmalec@nysutmail.org; or call (800) 342-9810, ext. 6260. Ask for item No. 204/05 from the Publications Department. The complete guide is also available for download at nysut.org/standards. NYSUT, the largest union in New York State, represents more than 525,000 classroom teachers and other school employees and retirees; academic and professional faculty at the state's community colleges, State University of New York and City University of New York; and other education and health professionals. NYSUT is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO. NYSUT.org. Copyright New York State United Teachers. 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, New York, 12110-2455. 518.213.6000.