Beginning in 2006 all NYS 3rd - 8th graders are required to take a state mathematics test. 
Test are given in March. 
The math curriculum also changed for each grade level. 
 
See the following site for curriculum: note grade level 
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/gr5prepost.htm 
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/gr6prepost.htm 
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/gr7prepost.htm 
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/gr8prepost.htm