Publishers Note: How to use this book effectively
The Lumos NJ ASK Study Program is a flexible learning tool. It can be adapted to suit a student s
skill level and the time available to practice before the NJ ASK. Here are some tips to help you use
this book and the online workbooks effectively:
Students
You can use the Diagnostic Test to understand your mastery of different topics and test
taking skills.
Use the Related Lumos Online Workbook in the Answer Key section to identify the topic
that is related to each question.
Use the Online workbooks to practice your areas of difficulty and complement class room
learning.
Have open-ended responses evaluated by a teacher or parent keeping in mind the scoring
rubrics.
Take the Practice Tests as you get close to the NJ ASK test date.
Complete the test in a quiet place, following the test guidelines. Practice tests provide you
an opportunity to improve your test taking skills and to review topics included in the NJ ASK
test.
Parents
Familiarize yourself with the test format and expectations.
Help your child use Lumos Online Workbooks by following the instructions in How to
access the Lumos Online Workbooks section of this chapter.
Review your child s performance in the Lumos Online Workbooks periodically. You can do
this by simply asking your child to log into the system online and selecting the subject area
you wish to review.
Review your child s work in the Practice Tests. To get a sense of how the open-ended questions are
graded review scoring rubrics online at New Jersey Department of Education.
Teacher/Tutors
You can use the Online Workbooks to complement your classroom training.
If you are using this program with several children, please contact support@lumostestprep.com and
request a teacher account. This will help you review the work of all your students efficiently.
--Publisher
NJ ASK FAQ: NJ ASK Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NJ ASK?
It is an assessment based on the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. It is administered
in all New Jersey public schools. With the enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act, it is administered
every year to all children in grade 3 through 8. Students in Grade 4 are tested in Mathematics,
Science and Language Arts Literacy. NJ ASK scores are reported as scale scores in each content area.
The scores range from 100-199 (Partially Proficient), 200-249 (Proficient) and 250-300 (Advanced
Proficient).
When is the NJ ASK given?
It is normally administered in the spring. Please obtain the exact dates of your test from your
school.
What is the format of the NJ ASK?
The NJ ASK consists of multiple choice and open-ended questions. In multiple choice questions,
students are expected to select the best answer out of four choices.
For open-ended questions, students are asked to construct written responses, in their own words.
Each test section needs to be completed in the allotted time. Test administrators ensure that students
adhere to the test guidelines.
What is the duration of the test?
Grade 4 students take the NJ ASK over a five day period. The first two days are devoted to the
Language Arts Literacy test. The next two days to Mathematics test and the final day to the science
test. On each of the test days students spend from 60 to 100 minutes working on the test.
Where can I get additional information about the NJ ASK?
You can obtain a lot of useful information about the test, schedules and performance reports by
visiting the New Jersey State Department of Education s website.
--Publisher
Table of Contents Introduction How to use this book effectively
NJ ASK Frequently Asked Questions
How to access the Lumos Online Workbooks
Test Taking Tips
Diagnostic Test Sample Answer for Writing Task 1
Reading Task 1 Answer Key
Sample Answer for Open Ended 1
Sample Answer for Writing Task 2
Reading Task 2 Answer Key
Sample Answer for Open-Ended 2
Practice Test - 1 Sample Answer for Writing Task 1
Reading Task 1 Answer Key
Sample Answer for Open Ended 1
Sample Answer for Writing Task 2
Reading Task 2 Answer Key
Sample Answer for Open - Ended 2
Practice Test - 2 Sample Answer for Writing Task 1
Reading Task 1 Answer Key
Sample Answer for Open Ended 1
Sample Answer for Writing Task 2
Reading Task 2 Answer Key
Sample Answer for Open - Ended 2
Practice Test - 3 Sample Answer for Writing Task 1
Reading Task 1 Answer Key
Sample Answer for Open Ended 1
Sample Answer for Writing Task 2
Reading Task 2 Answer Key
Sample Answer for Open-Ended 2
Practice Test - 4 Sample Answer for Writing Task 1
Practice Test - 5 Sample Answer for Writing Task 1
Reading Task 1 Answer Key
Sample Answer for Open Ended 1
Sample Answer for Writing Task 2
Reading Task 2 Answer Key
Sample Answer for Open-Ended 2 --Publisher
