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New Jersey State Test Practice

Build New Jersey assessment readiness with five focused practice sets covering NJSLA ELA, mathematics, science, NJGPA, current adaptive assessment guidance, DLM, WIDA ACCESS, Alternate ACCESS, evidence, and problem solving.

New Jersey state test practice sets

This New Jersey State Test Practice page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets cover the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments in ELA, mathematics, and science, the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment and its current adaptive assessment updates, DLM alternate assessment, WIDA ACCESS, WIDA Alternate ACCESS, evidence, data, and integrated reasoning.

Programs and skills covered

  • NJSLA English Language Arts practice for Grades 3–9, including reading evidence, vocabulary, writing, research, and literary analysis
  • NJSLA mathematics practice for Grades 3–8 and high-school Algebra I, Geometry, and related course-level assessment contexts
  • NJSLA science practice for Grades 5, 8, and 11, including phenomena, observations, investigation, evidence, and scientific reasoning
  • NJGPA and NJGPA-A practice for Grade 11 graduation proficiency in ELA and mathematics, with source-year guidance for adaptive assessment updates
  • DLM alternate assessment practice for eligible students in English Language Arts, mathematics, and science
  • WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS practice across listening, reading, speaking, and writing for Grades K–12

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Read the prompt carefully, use the evidence or mathematical model provided, select the best answer, and review the explanation after every question.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It is not an official New Jersey Department of Education item set, score report, blueprint, accessibility guide, or substitute for current state guidance.

New Jersey assessment programs can change by source year. Check the current NJDOE assessment overview, graduation assessment requirements, assessment blueprints and companion guides, DLM alternate assessment guidance, and approved English language proficiency assessments before publishing or using a study guide.

For the broader New Jersey assessment category, visit New Jersey State Assessments or explore Elementary School Tests, Middle School Tests, and High School Tests.

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New Jersey State Test Practice Questions

A 10-question New Jersey state test practice set on access, alternate access, and integrated review, with answers and explanations.

Read each question carefully, use the passage, data, science evidence, equation, language context, or assessment information provided, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

Which assessment measures English language proficiency for New Jersey multilingual learners?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is WIDA ACCESS for ELLs.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: New Jersey identifies WIDA ACCESS for ELLs as the annual English language proficiency assessment for Grades K–12.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

New Jersey identifies WIDA ACCESS for ELLs as the annual English language proficiency assessment for Grades K–12.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which four language domains are measured by ACCESS for ELLs?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: ACCESS measures listening, speaking, reading, and writing language domains.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

ACCESS measures listening, speaking, reading, and writing language domains.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which assessment is used for eligible multilingual learners who take DLM?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is WIDA Alternate ACCESS.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: New Jersey identifies Alternate ACCESS for students who take DLM and meet the applicable criteria.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

New Jersey identifies Alternate ACCESS for students who take DLM and meet the applicable criteria.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which grades are covered by ACCESS for ELLs in New Jersey?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Grades K–12.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: New Jersey’s approved ELP assessment guidance identifies ACCESS for Grades K–12.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

New Jersey’s approved ELP assessment guidance identifies ACCESS for Grades K–12.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

A student hears, “Place the folder beside the blue book.” What should happen?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Place the folder beside the blue book..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: The response follows the action and location in the direction.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

The response follows the action and location in the direction.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Which response best answers a question asking for the main idea of a short passage?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is State the central point and include a relevant detail..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: A main-idea response should state the central point and support it with relevant evidence.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

A main-idea response should state the central point and support it with relevant evidence.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Why should a student verify the official source before using a New Jersey assessment study guide?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Assessment names, adaptive formats, standards, and participation guidance can change..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: Current NJDOE guidance should be checked before publishing or using preparation materials.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

Current NJDOE guidance should be checked before publishing or using preparation materials.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which practice habit is useful across NJSLA, NJGPA, DLM, and WIDA preparation?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Work one set at a time, explain the evidence, and review mistakes..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: Focused practice and review build understanding across content and language domains.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

Focused practice and review build understanding across content and language domains.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which statement best describes these New Jersey practice questions?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is They are supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: The page provides original supplemental practice and does not replace NJDOE guidance.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

The page provides original supplemental practice and does not replace NJDOE guidance.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the best final step after completing a New Jersey content or language practice set?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Review the explanation and identify one skill to practice next..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, or assessment context.
  2. Apply the skill: Reflection after practice helps identify the next learning target.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment program described.

Reflection after practice helps identify the next learning target.

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Frequently asked questions about New Jersey State Test Practice

Which grades take NJSLA English Language Arts?

Current New Jersey participation guidance identifies NJSLA ELA for Grades 3–9, with DLM participation applying to eligible students.

Which grades take New Jersey science assessments?

New Jersey statewide assessment guidance identifies science testing in Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 11.

What is the NJGPA?

The NJGPA is the Grade 11 graduation proficiency assessment in English Language Arts and mathematics, aligned to the state requirements described by NJDOE.

What are DLM, ACCESS, and Alternate ACCESS?

DLM is the alternate academic assessment for eligible students with significant intellectual disabilities. ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS measure English language proficiency for multilingual learners.

Are these official New Jersey assessment questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Use NJDOE resources for current blueprints, testing windows, accessibility supports, score information, and participation requirements.