da313b45_k_City_Department_of_Education__TEST
[WHO takes the test?] Students in Grades 5 and 8 [WHAT is the test?] Timed test with multiple-choice constructed responses and document based questions [WHY is it given?] To determine if student is meeting learning standards in social studies Scale score and performance level [TEST] 
State Assessment in Social Studies more info on this test
The New York City Department of Education
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