Update on Testing NYSCOSS Conference Steven Katz Assistant Commissioner Office of State Assessment September 2018
Regents Exams SED’s goals when developing Regents Exam schedules: Primary goal is to optimize student performance and minimize scheduling exams such that students may have two exams on the same day Provide schools with feasible schedules Facilitate schools meeting the required 180 days of session DRAFT
Exams Measuring the New Standards Spring Administrations Exams Measuring New Standards 2019 Global History & Geography II (New Framework) 2020 US History 2021 Grades 3-8 ELA and Math DRAFT
Exams Measuring the New Standards Spring Administrations Exams Measuring New Standards 2022 Algebra I Elementary-Level Science (Grade 5)* Intermediate-Level Science (Grade 8) * 2023 Geometry Earth and Space Science* Life Science: Biology* 2024 Algebra II Physical Science/Chemistry* Physical Science/Physics* English Language Arts ** *Titles tentative **Will seek additional field feedback DRAFT
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