Testing & Assessments
Colusa Unified state mandated testing
Colusa Unified state mandated testing
CAASPP is California’s statewide testing program which consists of the following assessments:
SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) Assessments
The Smarter Balanced Assessments in English language arts/literacy (ELA) and math are administered in grades 3-8 and 11 to measure what students know and are able to do. These computer adaptive assessments include a variety of item types including, but not limited to: multiple choice, constructed response, technology enabled/enhanced items, and performance tasks. In grade 11, results can be used as an indicator of college readiness.
CAST (California Science Test)
The computer-based California Science Test (CAST) measures students’ understanding of the California Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The test is administered in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school.
CAA (California Alternate Assessments)
The computer-based California Alternate Assessment (CAA) for ELA and math is administered to students with severe cognitive disabilities in grades 3-8 and 11. Test items are aligned with state standards and are based on the Core Content Connectors. The CAA for Science is administered in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school.
Pursuant to California Education Code 60615, parents may annually submit to the school a written request to excuse their child from any or all of the CAASPP assessments.
Testing results
Testing results
CAASPP
Last spring students in grades 3-8, and 11 took the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for English language arts and math. Students in grades 5,8,11 and/or 12 also took the California Science Test.
These tests along with report card grades, classroom work, and teacher observations give families and teachers a more complete picture of each child’s learning. It is important to know that summative test results are not used to determine whether a student moves to the next grade.
You can access your child’s score report through the Aeries parent portal. In Aeries, select the student’s name. Select the “Test Score” link. Select “State Test Scores Reports” and then click on the report.
If you are unable to access your child’s score report through Aeries, notify the District Office at 530-458-7791 extension 4107 and a paper copy will me printed and mailed home.
Your child’s score report will give you information about how well they met the expectations of the grade level and where they are doing well or need more support in each subject. This is helpful information to discuss with your child’s teacher.
weblinks
weblinks
Below are the web links to the mandated state assessment results for the district. Mandated assessments include:
- The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), administered to students in grades 5, 8 and once in high school in Science.
- The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC), administered to English language learners in grades K-12
- The Physical Fitness Test (PFT), administered in grades 5, 7, and 9
Once you’re on the CDE website, enter Colusa and then select the year. You can then choose which reports you would like to view.