Standardized Testing

Standardized Testing

Statewide Testing

Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA): The English language arts/literacy (ELA) and Mathematics assessment consist of a Computer Adaptive Test and Performance Tasks aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). ELA and Math tests are administered in grades 3-5.

California Science Test (CAST): The CAST measures student acquisition of the California Next Generation Science Standards. It is administered in grades 5.

California Alternate Assessments (CAA): The CAAs for ELA and Math are multistage, adaptive assessments administered to students with the most significant cognitive disabilities in grades 3-5. Test items are aligned with the CCSS and are based on the Core Content Connectors. The CAA for Science consists of embedded Performance Tasks which is administered in grade 5.

Pursuant to California Education Code, parents/ guardians may submit a written request annually to their child’s school to excuse their child from any or all the CAASPP assessments.

English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

The ELPAC is the test used to measure how well students in universal kindergarten (K) through grade 5 understand English when it is not their primary language.

The ELPAC consists of two separate English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessments:

• one for the initial identification of students as English learners and
• the other for the annual summative assessment to identify a student’s English language proficiency level and to measure their progress in learning English.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

For California students, the PFT is the Fitness-Gram and is given to students in grades 5. The main goal of the test is to help students develop lifelong habits of regular physical activity.

District-Mandated Tests

Benchark Exams

These literacy and math exams assess students' understanding of content taught in each unit of study from grades 1-5. Results help determine supports needed to assist students in developing literacy and mathematics skills.

Writing and Reading Assessment Profile (WRAP): K-2

The WRAP is used as a reading screening assessment for students in kindergarten through 2nd grade. It may also be used during the school year to monitor student progress and collect evidence of student growth.