Documente Academic
Documente Profesional
Documente Cultură
March 2010
SUBJECT: May 4, 2010 Secure Audit Tests/Field Tests for English Language Arts and Mathematics
This memorandum provides essential information regarding the Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Secure
Audit Tests/Field Tests Administration for Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The May 2010 Field Tests will be administered in all schools to all students who participate in the
2010 Grades 3–8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests (a full census field test). First
year English language learners who will be exempted from the 2010 Grades 3–8 English
Language Arts Tests will participate in the May 2010 Field Tests but will only answer the
questions in the mathematics section.
Each field test booklet will include a section with English language arts questions followed by a
section with mathematics questions. Depending on the grade, students will have between 45 and
60 minutes to complete the field test booklet. Proctors should allow an additional 10–15 minutes for
preparation. Large–type and braille editions of the May 2010 Field Tests will be provided. In
addition, alternative language editions in Chinese (Traditional), Haitian-Creole, Korean, Russian,
and Spanish will be provided for the mathematics section.
For the 2010 Field Tests, schools must provide each student with a ruler. In addition, schools must
provide a protractor for each student in Grades 5 and 7. Students will not be allowed to use
calculators at any grade for these field tests.
Students with disabilities must be provided with the testing accommodations specified on their
Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Accommodation Plans (504 Plans) for the
May 2010 Field Tests. However, the English language arts section of the field tests may not be
read to students.
We understand and appreciate the hard work you and your staff are being called upon to do in
order to ensure valid testing for New York State students. Thank you for your cooperation in this
important endeavor. For questions regarding the 2010 Secure Audit Tests/Field Tests, please
submit all inquiries to emscassessinfo@mail.nysed.gov.