PagineNew York Curriculum Guide & Practice Tests
New York uses its own Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and math (in place since 2022–23) and the P-12 Science Learning Standards. The state is redesigning graduation requirements and phasing out Regents exams as a graduation requirement, while the exams themselves continue.
- 13 levels
- 290 practice tests
- 2 exam guides
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Exams and tests
| Exam | Subjects | When | Counts? |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York State Grades 3–8 Tests | ELA and Mathematics every year; Science in Grades 5 and 8 | Spring (computer-based in most schools) | Results are reported to families and used for accountability; they are not the sole basis for promotion. |
| Regents Examinations | Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, ELA, Life Science: Biology, Earth & Space Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Global History & Geography II, US History & Government | January, June and August | A passing score (65) has been required for a Regents diploma for current cohorts. |
How school is organized
Pre-K and Kindergarten, Grades 1–5, 6–8 and 9–12.
Finishing school: The Regents Diploma requires 22 credits and, for current cohorts, passing Regents exams (or approved alternatives). New York is moving away from Regents exams as a graduation requirement for later cohorts; check NYSED for your class year.
Official curriculum: New York State Next Generation Learning Standards
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does New York use?
New York uses its own Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and math (in place since 2022–23) and the P-12 Science Learning Standards. The state is redesigning graduation requirements and phasing out Regents exams as a graduation requirement, while the exams themselves continue.
How are school years organized in New York?
Pre-K and Kindergarten, Grades 1–5, 6–8 and 9–12.
What is needed to finish school?
The Regents Diploma requires 22 credits and, for current cohorts, passing Regents exams (or approved alternatives). New York is moving away from Regents exams as a graduation requirement for later cohorts; check NYSED for your class year.
Which exams do students take in New York?
New York State Grades 3–8 Tests; Regents Examinations.