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Key Facts: New Jersey NJSLA-Adaptive ELA Grade 3 Exam
NJDOE
State Agency
New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Assessments
Cambium Assessment, Inc.
Test Provider
NJDOE, NJSLA-Adaptive and NJGPA-Adaptive FAQ
150 min (2 sessions)
Reading Time
NJGPA-A and NJSLA-A Units Testing Times
90 min (1 session)
Writing Time
NJGPA-A and NJSLA-A Units Testing Times
5 levels (Level 1-5)
Performance Levels
NJDOE NJSLA-Adaptive and NJGPA-Adaptive FAQ
100 practice questions
Practice Bank Size
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Prepare for the NJSLA-Adaptive ELA Grade 3 test with 100 practice questions covering the NJSLS reporting categories — Reading Literature, Reading Informational Text, Language, and Writing — with original passages and detailed explanations.
Sample New Jersey NJSLA-Adaptive ELA Grade 3 Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your New Jersey NJSLA-Adaptive ELA Grade 3 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Read the story. "Mia planted a tiny sunflower seed in her backyard. She gave it water every morning. After one week, a small green sprout poked through the dirt." What did Mia plant in her backyard?
2Read the story. "Leo and his dad walked to the library on Saturday. Leo picked out three books about space. He carried them home in his backpack." How many books did Leo borrow from the library?
3Read the story. "Grandma made a pot of chicken soup. She added carrots, rice, and salt. The soup bubbled on the stove all afternoon." What did Grandma add to the soup?
4Read the story. "A puppy named Biscuit chased a butterfly across the yard. The butterfly flew over the fence, and Biscuit sat down and whined." Why did Biscuit sit down and whine?
5Read the story. "On the first day of school, Priya wore a new yellow dress. She smiled when her teacher said good morning." What color was Priya's new dress?
6Read the story. "Sam wanted to play in the big game, but he had a fever. His mom said he needed to rest. Sam watched the game from the couch and cheered for his team. The next day, Sam felt much better and scored two goals." What is the lesson of this story?
7Read the story. "Emma brought her favorite toy to the park. When her little brother asked to hold it, Emma said no. Her brother began to cry. Emma thought for a moment and handed him the toy. They both smiled and played together all afternoon." What is the central message of this story?
8Read the story. "Jay tried and tried to tie his shoes by himself. He looped the laces the wrong way three times. On the fourth try, the bow stayed tight. Jay grinned and ran outside to play." What lesson does Jay learn?
9Read the story. "When the rain started, Olivia grabbed an umbrella and helped her friends walk home. She held it over anyone who forgot theirs." Which word best describes Olivia?
10Read the story. "Marcus wanted to be the first in line for every game at recess. He pushed ahead and frowned when someone else got there first." How does Marcus most likely feel when he is not first?
About the New Jersey NJSLA-Adaptive ELA Grade 3 Exam
The New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Adaptive (NJSLA-Adaptive) English Language Arts assessment at Grade 3 measures reading, language, and writing proficiency on the 2023 New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS). It is administered online through the New Jersey Assessments Portal (Cambium Assessment, Inc.) each spring in two adaptive Reading sessions and one non-adaptive Writing session, and the ELA test is delivered in English only. This 100-question practice bank uses original passages and four-option MCQs as an English-language study adaptation.
Assessment
Three units: two adaptive Reading sessions (150 minutes total) with selected-response, multi-select, and technology-enhanced items, and one non-adaptive Writing session (90 minutes) with a single extended-response task scored on Conventions and Composition. Delivered online through the New Jersey Assessments Portal (Cambium Assessment, Inc.). This local bank contains 100 English four-option practice MCQs.
Time Limit
ELA-Reading 150 minutes (two 75-minute sessions); ELA-Writing 90 minutes (one session)
Passing Score
No pass/fail mark. Five performance levels are reported (Level 1 through Level 5). Cut scores are being established through standard setting in 2026 and adopted by the State Board of Education.
Exam Fee
No fee to students (New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE))
New Jersey NJSLA-Adaptive ELA Grade 3 Exam Content Outline
Reading — Literature
Key details, central message or lesson, characters and actions, sequence of events, and literal versus nonliteral language across original literary passages.
Reading — Informational Text
Main idea and supporting details, cause/effect and sequence, text features, and comparison across original informational passages.
Language
Parts of speech, sentence types, capitalization, commas in addresses, spelling, affixes, and context clues.
Writing
Opinion/argumentative, informative/explanatory, or narrative task scored on Conventions and Composition.
How to Pass the New Jersey NJSLA-Adaptive ELA Grade 3 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No pass/fail mark. Five performance levels are reported (Level 1 through Level 5). Cut scores are being established through standard setting in 2026 and adopted by the State Board of Education.
- Assessment: Three units: two adaptive Reading sessions (150 minutes total) with selected-response, multi-select, and technology-enhanced items, and one non-adaptive Writing session (90 minutes) with a single extended-response task scored on Conventions and Composition. Delivered online through the New Jersey Assessments Portal (Cambium Assessment, Inc.). This local bank contains 100 English four-option practice MCQs.
- Time limit: ELA-Reading 150 minutes (two 75-minute sessions); ELA-Writing 90 minutes (one session)
- Exam fee: No fee to students
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NJSLA-Adaptive ELA Grade 3 test?
It is the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Adaptive English Language Arts assessment for Grade 3, administered online through the New Jersey Assessments Portal (Cambium Assessment, Inc.) each spring. It has two adaptive Reading sessions and one non-adaptive Writing session with a single extended-response task.
How many questions are on the real NJSLA-Adaptive ELA test?
Because the Reading test is computer-adaptive, the exact items vary by student. The assessment has three units: two Reading sessions (75 minutes each) and one Writing session (90 minutes) with a single extended-response task. The official blueprint item counts are set during standard setting in 2026.
How are NJSLA-Adaptive results reported?
There is no pass/fail mark. NJSLA-Adaptive ELA reports five performance levels (Level 1 through Level 5). Cut scores are being established through standard setting in 2026 and adopted by the State Board of Education before results are released in fall 2026.
Is the NJSLA-Adaptive ELA test available in Spanish?
No. The ELA assessment is delivered in English only. New Jersey offers the mathematics assessment in English and Spanish.
Is this practice bank affiliated with NJDOE?
No. This is an independent study resource aligned to the public 2023 NJSLS. It uses original passages and four-option MCQs as a study adaptation; it is not an official NJSLA-Adaptive product or format simulation.