Each spring, students at Alliance Patti and Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Students in grade 3-8 and 11 take part in this statewide administration of the (CAASPP). These computer-based tests replaced the former paper-based, multiple-choice assessments in English/language arts and math know as Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. These new tests are fundamentally different from the old tests and comparisons cannot be made. Therefore, last year’s results establish a baseline for the progress we expect students to make over time.
Students in grades 3-8 and 11 will take tests in English-language arts and mathematics online using a computer. These tests are also known as the Smarter Balanced Assessments. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 will also take an online science test made up of multiple-choice questions. In the next few years, other subjects like history-social science, art, and technology will also be added to online testing.
The CAASPP system is designed to give information to teachers, students, and their families about what students know and are able to do and whether they are on track to be ready for success in college or career when they graduate from high school. Test results will help identify and address gaps in knowledge or skills early on so students get the support they need to be ready for success in higher grades.
CAASPP is California's umbrella assessment system that replaced the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) System in 2013-2014. Assessments under CAASPP are:
The CST, CMA, CAPA, and STS will eventually be phased out once replacement assessments that align to the new state standards in these subject areas are developed.
Parents can access additional resources by clicking on the Parent Resources link. There, Parent Guides, Student Score Report Guides, Common Definitions, and Frequently Asked Questions are available.
Click here to view the California Smarter Balanced Test Results for Spring 2016.
For your convenience, the California Department of Education 2016–17 California Assessment System Web page is now available to provide a quick overview of all assessments administered to be in California in 2016–17.