CAASPP
Research and Student Outcomes
Department Address
1515 Hughes Way
Long Beach, CA 90810
CAASPP Family Resources
- Practice and Training Tests
- Sample Test Questions
- Parent Guides to Understanding
- Starting Smarter
- Notification Letters:
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California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress
CAASPP is a standardized testing system to assist teachers, administrators, students and parents by promoting high-quality teaching and learning through the use of a variety of assessment approaches and item types. The CAASPP system encompasses the following assessments: Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and Math (SBAC), California Science Test (CAST), and California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) for ELA, math and science. These state mandated assessments are aligned to the Common Core State Standards.
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SBAC ELA & Math
Smarter Balanced Assessments Consortium (SBAC) are comprehensive, end-of-year assessments for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and math that are aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for ELA and math and measure progress toward college and career readiness. SBAC consists of two sections: a computer adaptive test and a performance task. For more details see the SBAC website
ELA Adjusted Blueprints
Math Adjusted Blueprints
- Students Tested
Grades 3-8, & 11 - Duration
SBAC is an untimed test. Estimated testing times vary by student. - Assessment Delivery Method
Computer-based, secure browser
CAA ELA & Math
California Alternate Assessments (CAA) for ELA and math are aligned with alternate achievement standards, Core Content Connectors, to measure what students know and can do. The CAA is for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities in Special Education. The CAAs are computer-based two-stage adaptive tests. For more details see the CAA website
CAA ELA Blueprint
CAA Math Blueprint
- Students Tested
Grades 3-8, & 11, students with an active IEP that designates alternate assessment - Duration
CAA is an untimed test. Estimated testing times vary by student. - Assessment Delivery Method
Computer-based, secure browser, administered 1:1 by a test examiner
CAST
The California Science Test (CAST) is aligned with the California Next Generation Science Standards. The CAST consists of stand-alone or discrete items and performance tasks. For more details see the CAST website
- Students Tested
Grades 5, 8 & 12 - Duration
CAST is estimated to take approximately two hours; however, the test is untimed. Estimated testing times vary by student. - Assessment Delivery Method
Computer-based, secure browser
CAA Science
California Alternate Assessments (CAA) for Science is aligned with the alternate achievement standards, Science Core Content Connectors, to measure what students know and can do in science. CAA Science is for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities in Special Education. The CAA for Science consists of three performance tasks. For more details see the CAA Science website
- Students Tested
Grades 5, 8 & 12, students with an active IEP that designates alternate assessment - Duration
CAA is an untimed test. Estimated testing times vary by student. - Assessment Delivery Method
Computer-based, secure browser, administered 1:1 by a test examiner
High School CAASPP results are evaluated as part of the CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP) to identify first-time freshmen in need of supported instruction. Supported instruction is designed to assist students in credit-bearing courses.
Learn more about the Early Assessment Program (EAP) at: