California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)

CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) is the state's standardized testing system.  The CAASPP system consists of the following sections:

• Smarter Balanced online assessments in Math and English Language Arts (Grades 3 to 8)
• California Science Test (CAST)  (Grades 5 and 8 )
• California Alternate Assessment (CAA) (for some Special Education students grades 3 to 8)
• CAA Science (for some special education students)

Smarter Balanced Assessments

The Smarter Balanced assessments are computer-based tests that measure student knowledge of the Common Core State Standards in English language arts and mathematics.

Parent Resources:

• CAASPP Parent Resource Webpage
• California Dept. of Education CAASPP System Webpage
• Supports for Students and Families