State of New Jersey Department of Education

Monisha's performance in the content and skill clusters may have been influenced by external factors.

Possible influences on test results
Possible answers
Test Anxiety:
Does Monisha exhibit test anxiety? This could inhibit performance on the entire test or portions of it.
Monisha has never exhibited any test anxiety nor is she new to the testing process.
Test-wiseness:
Is Monisha used to taking this type of standardized test? Or is she new to the school, district, state, or country?
Monisha has attended school in this district since 2nd grade.
Motivation:
Evidence of poor motivation on Monisha's part can result in scores that are not indicative of her capabilities.
Monisha has always been a highly motivated student.

Unusual Occurrences on the Test Day :
Was there any evidence of unusual behavior on Monisha's part on the day of the test?
Might she have been ill?
Were the testing conditions optimum?
Were there any type of disruptions during or between the testing periods?

On the day of the test Monisha appeared to be happy and ready to take the exam.

Monisha was not ill.

There was no indication of any unusual circumstances during or between the testing periods on the day of the test.