New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) Scores Predicted by Exact Path Insights
Strong correlation between students’ Exact Path Insights scores and NJSLA results help make Exact Path an accurate tool to track students’ progress toward grade-level proficiency
What did we find?
From 2023-2024 to 2024-2025, we connected the results from over 9,000 students who completed Exact Path Insights to their end-of-year New Jersey Student Learning Assessments in math and English language arts. We found that no matter the subject or season Exact Path can accurately predict whether students are on track for proficiency.
Know where students stand before they take the NJSLA
The study found consistently strong relationships in all grades and subjects. This makes Exact Path an accurate and critical tool for tracking students’ performance against New Jersey’s grade-level assessments. With this linking study, educators can:
- Understand who is on track for proficiency
- Identify each student’s current NJSLA performance level
- Provide personalized support
- Track progress over time
Accurately predict proficiency
Exact Path, on average, accurately predicts proficiency on the NJSLA in the fall, winter, and spring, providing early signals of which students are on track to succeed on end-of-year tests.
The program behind the results
Learn more about Exact Path Insights, the diagnostic behind these results, and explore additional research about how it combines with Exact Path Proficiency and Growth to accelerate achievement.