What are the benefits of CAASPP?

The CAASPP Program looks at how well schools and students are performing. These tests also give families and teachers a more complete picture of their child's learning. You can use the results to identify where your child is doing well and where they might need more support.

Does CAASPP testing really matter?

The test results provide valuable information about how well CalPac prepares students for college and career and help the school identify areas where students may need more support.

Do colleges care about CAASPP scores?

CAASPP scores affect any student applying to any college and have huge significance if a student is planning on attending DVC or a CSU.

How does CAASPP testing affect students?

CAASPP/EAP scores are ONE of the multiple measures the CSU utilizes as an indicator of students' readiness for college-level coursework in English and mathematics and for placement of first-time freshman in the appropriate General Education (GE) English and mathematics courses once they enroll at the CSU.

What does the CAASPP test cover?

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System consists of the following assessments: Smarter Balanced English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics. California Alternate Assessments for ELA, mathematics, and science. California Science Test (CAST)

Overview of the CAASPP

Why is CAASPP important for students?

The primary purpose of the CAASPP System is 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.

Does CAASPP testing affect anything?

While CAASPP test scores do not end up on student transcripts, these tests can influence which classes students get placed in college in terms of their English level.

Do colleges see CAASPP testing?

The Cal States dropped the EPT and ELM placement tests for Math and English for in-coming Freshman a couple of years ago. Instead they are using the CAASPP exam for placement. For admissions, they will continue to rely on the grades in these courses over the exam.

Does CAASPP affect your grades?

Scores in each area are rated on a four level scale. These scores do not affect your child's grades. They simply help you and the school understand your child's strengths, and where he/she needs support. They also help the state get a clearer picture of how well schools are meeting students' needs.

What happens if you don't pass the CAASPP test?

One of the things schools are moving towards is putting students who fail the CAASPP into a program called the Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC). The ERWC is a replacement for senior English and devotes itself almost entirely to reading, annotating, and writing about various articles.

Can I skip the CAASPP test?

Section 852 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations provides that parents or guardians may annually submit a written request to the school to excuse their child from any or all parts of the CAASPP for the school year.

What is the highest CAASPP score?

Overall scores: Each student will receive an overall score for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics, expressed as a number between 2000 and 3000.

Is CAASPP mandatory?

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) is the state's system of mandated and optional assessments.

Do community colleges look at CAASPP?

The California State University (CSU) will, and the California Community Colleges (CCC) may use CAASPP results to determine your readiness to take college level courses before you enroll in college. CAASPP Early Assessment Program (EAP) results are for placement purposes ONLY.

Do parents get CAASPP scores?

Yes, you will be able to view your child's score report online earlier than in the past. In the past, Student Score Reports had to be printed and mailed, which caused a delay. This year, you can view the report online as soon as it is available. Can I still get a paper copy?

What grade does CAASPP testing end?

The CAASPP is the California student achievement testing system for English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and math for students in grades 3 through 8 and 11.

Should I release my CAASPP results to CSU?

Please note: when taking the test, you are prompted to release your scores to the California State University, the California Community College, or both. The CSU encourages you to release your scores to both the CSU and the CCC. Multiple Measures: The second opportunity is your 12th Grade academic preparation work.

Why do parents opt out of state testing?

One parent opting out can protect her own child from test abuse. Many parents opting out together send a unified message that students' time should be spent learning, not filling in bubbles on a test sheet.

What are the four achievement levels on the CAASPP?

The possible achievement levels are Standard Exceeded (Level 4), Standard Met (Level 3), Standard Nearly Met (Level 2), and Standard Not Met (Level 1).

What is a good score on the CAASPP test?

Understand the scoring system: As mentioned earlier, the CAASPP scores are based on a scale ranging from 2000 to 3000, with a score of 2500 considered to be proficient.

Do all California students take the CAASPP?

All students must take the CAST by the end of grade twelve, but have the option of testing in grade ten or grade eleven. Only eligible students may participate in the administration of the CAST. Students assigned to take an alternate assessment should take the California Alternate Assessment for Science.

Is a 4 on SBAC good?

In above example, the student has scored 2654 points and is at performance level 3 which is proficient. Smarter Balanced considers students that are consistently performing at Levels 3 and 4 to be where they need to be in terms of college and career readiness.

What happens if I miss a day of CAASPP testing?

Students who miss a testing day will be required to make up testing at another time. How are results from the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments used?

Why is CAASPP testing bad?

Two: Misalignment between Classroom Instruction and the CAASPP. The language and structure of the questions in the CAASPP can pose another cognitive stressor. The phrasing of the questions may differ from what students are accustomed to in their regular classroom instruction.

Do California state tests matter?

Why do the tests matter? Although California does not mandate that schools use test results to make decisions regarding grade-level promotion or retention, individual schools may take STAR performance into account when making such decisions.