Standards and Test Specifications will help the teacher create lessons

Activities: scroll down to practice Patterns and Algebra

Sample Test Items from NJPEP's HSPA Helpful Hints: sample tests from around the nation, and overview of NJ's test.

Talk with her! Let's assume that Monisha tells us that she has difficulty understanding the subject matter within that standard (see standard 4.3 for grades 9 - 12) for details about the content.

It is important to look at the class results. How will you change your teaching for the upcoming year, based on examination of this one student in the context of the class?

Additional ideas: remember to talk to the parent, give extra materials, and spend a little extra time with Monisha. You could also pair one or more students with a good student to help work through some problems. 

The GEPA results can act as a pre-test for your instructional program during the 9th grade year. See Assessment in the Classroom, Monisha's prior knowledge may be inadequate: so you need to give her extra preparatory and tutorial work.

There could have been other students in the class that scored as low as Monisha for this standard. If that is the case, a recommended course of action will include supplementary instruction, with a review of test items and activities that complement this standard.