The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) is the state academic testing program. CAASPP is a system intended to provide information that can be used to monitor student progress and ensure that all students leave high school ready for college and career. CAASPP includes computer adaptive tests in English language arts, mathematics, and science. Students in grades 3-8 and 11 will take the computer adaptive tests in English and math in the spring. Students in grades 5, 8, and an assigned high school grade will also take the tests in science.
Testing for grades 3 through 5:
- Grade 3: May 1 - 5 & May 8-12
- Grade 4: May 15 - 19
- Grade 5: May 22 - 26
Following the spring testing, students will receive individual score reports electronically via ParentVUE. Reports will include an overall score, and description of the student’s achievement level for English language arts, mathematics, and science if applicable. If you would like more information, please visit the CDE CAASPP Web page.
Parents and guardians have the right to exempt their child from taking the CAASPP assessments. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s participation, please contact your school’s principal.
California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) uses:
- Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) online assessments
- California Science Test (CAST)
- California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) - for Special Education students
These assessments are aligned to the Common Core State Standards in literacy and mathematics and include more rigorous content than the previous tests. Through CAASPP, districts will be able to gain valuable information and monitor student progress to ensure that all students master the new standards and are prepared for college and career opportunities beyond high school.
Parent Guides to Understanding - key information about each of California's assessment programs and how parents and guardians can support their children's success. (Translations of these documents will be available on the CDE website soon.
Student score reports (SSRs) will be available electronically via ParentVUE. Approximate release dates are as follows:
- Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) for English language arts (ELA) and math: Summer
- California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) for ELA and math: Summer
- California Science Test (CAST): December