CAASPP Testing
2024 CAASPP Testing Information
Math and ELA: All 7th and 8th grade students will take the Math and ELA test with their 1st period teachers during the testing window. Please see below for the modified bell schedule for those days.
Science: All 8th grade students will take the Science test with their Science teachers during class time.
| Math Thursday, May 2 & Friday, May 3 Testing Bell Schedule |
English Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 7 Testing Bell Schedule |
Science (8th Grade Only) Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 Regular Bell Schedule |
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CAASPP TESTING BELL SCHEDULE |
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Period |
Start |
End |
Minutes |
|
Testing |
8:05 |
9:30 |
85 |
|
Nutrition |
9:30 |
9:40 |
10 |
|
1st |
9:44 |
10:18 |
34 |
|
2nd |
10:22 |
10:56 |
34 |
|
Bathroom Break |
10:56 |
11:00 |
4 |
|
3rd |
11:04 |
11:38 |
34 |
|
4th |
11:42 |
12:16 |
34 |
|
Lunch |
12:16 |
12:46 |
30 |
|
5th |
12:50 |
1:24 |
34 |
|
6th |
1:28 |
2:02 |
34 |
|
7th |
2:06 |
2:40 |
34 |
If you have any questions regarding CAASPP testing, please contact one of the testing coordinators:
About CAASPP Testing
English and Math
The Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC) for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics in administered to all students in grades three through eight and grade eleven with the following exceptions:
- Students who participate in the alternate assessments.
- ELA only—English learners who are in their first 12 months of attending a school in the United States.
Content and Format: The Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments, which are delivered by computer, consist of two sections: a computer adaptive test and a performance task (PT) based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for ELA and mathematics. The computer adaptive section includes a range of item types, such as selected response, constructed response, table, fill-in, graphing, and so forth. The PTs are extended activities that measure a student’s ability to integrate knowledge and skills across multiple standards—a key component of college and career readiness.
Science
The California Science Test (CAST) is required for all students in grades five and eight and once in high school (i.e., grade ten, eleven, or twelve) unless their IEP indicates assessment with an alternate test. The CAST includes stand-alone or discrete items and PTs. The discrete item types consist of selected response, constructed response, table, fill-in, graphing, and so forth. The PTs measure a student’s ability to integrate knowledge and skills across multiple standards through extended activities.
Content and Format: The CAST is aligned with the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS). The California State Board of Education (SBE) adopted the CA NGSS in September 2013. The CAST census field test took place in 2018, and the first operational test was administered in 2019. The 2020 CAST is the second operational administration of the test.
For more information, please visit the CAASPP website at www.caaspp.org