7th Grade NYS

Many NYC public high schools use 7th grade NYS test scores as key admission criteria. We prepare students for both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math components through proven methods that build lasting academic skills and test-taking confidence.

About the New York State 7th Grade Tests

• Day 1, Session 1 
  • Reading: 26 multiple-choice questions
  • Writing: 2 two-credit constructed-response questions
• Day 2, Session 2
  • Reading: 14 multiple-choice questions
  • Writing:
    • 3 two-credit constructed-response questions, and
    • 1 four-credit constructed-response questions

Time allowed: untimed, administered over multiple days

Test date(s): Spring 

The New York State 7th Grade Tests assess grade-level proficiency in:

• ELA: Reading comprehension, writing analysis, and text-based response
• Math: Number systems, expressions, geometry, statistics and probability

Our approach develops both test mastery and deeper understanding through:

• Strategic reading and analysis techniques
• Clear mathematical reasoning
• Effective time management
• Regular practice with authentic test materials

ibidPREP has had great success and takes great pride in steering our 7th graders to excellent scores on their state exams in both ELA [English Language Arts] and Math. We improve reading and math skills and hone writing skills without turning students into unthinking robots.  We do not “teach to the test”; we simply teach.

We have been honing our materials and syllabuses since the State Tests were changed to conform to the Common Core in 2012. All classes and one-on-one work are supplemented with our own exams and textbook: Remain Clam! Test Taking & the Student Mind: 7th Grade NY State Edition.

Our approach has been used to great effect in schools, in our classes and with our private students for over a dozen years now.