State of New Jersey Department of Education

NJ ASK: Science Test Specifications

NOTES: Click on an image to see the test specifications (test specifications for standards 5.2 and 5.4 are integrated). PowerPoint presentation of the NJ ASK Science Assessment by Stephen Goldman and Orlando Vadel, in the Assessment Office.
Standard
Test Specifications
Testing Clusters

Sample Questions
(coming soon)

Grade Two
Grade Four
The knowledge and application clusters below are included in the content clusters (see further below)
 
5.1 Scientific Processes
sign that says Laboratories
Application
 
5.2 Science and Society and
5.4 Nature and Process of Technology
sign that says News
Knowledge
 
5.3 Mathematical Applications
mathematical signs: delta and xi
Application
 
   
Content Clusters
 
5.5 Life Science
drawing of ant
Life (see 5.10)
 
5.6 Physical Science - Chemistry
flask with blue liquid
Physical
 
5.7 Physical Science - Physics
horseshoe magnet
 
5.8 Earth Science
leaf
Earth
 
5.9 Astronomy and Space Science
planet
 
5.10 Environmental Studies
View through window of sand and sea
Life (see 5.5)
 

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