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IXL | Identify the author’s purpose | 8th grade language arts

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Improve your language arts knowledge with free questions in “Identify the author’s purpose” and thousands of other language arts skills.

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IXL | Calculate the percentages of traits in a population | 8th grade science

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Improve your science knowledge with free questions in “Calculate the percentages of traits in a population” and thousands of other science skills.

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IXL skill plan | Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments - 6th grade plan for the CAASPP

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IXL aligns to the CAASPP! IXL provides skill alignments to help your students reach their potential on this test.

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IXL | Identify the narrative point of view | 6th grade language arts

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Improve your language arts knowledge with free questions in "Identify the narrative point of view" and thousands of other language arts skills.

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IXL: Learning > Skill Plans > California State Standards > California Common Core Content Standards: Grade 8

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IXL Skill Plan | California Common Core Content Standards: Grade 8

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IXL’s dynamic math practice skills offer comprehensive coverage of California eighth-grade standards. Find a skill to start practicing!

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Creating supplemental summative review games for Social Studies students

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IXL | Genetics vocabulary: genotype and phenotype | 8th grade science

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Improve your science knowledge with free questions in “Genetics vocabulary: genotype and phenotype” and thousands of other science skills.

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You can embed an IXL assignment into Canvas.

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IXL | Add integers using number lines | 6th grade math

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Improve your math knowledge with free questions in "Add integers using number lines" and thousands of other math skills.

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Maybe I can cross-reference vocab from ELA and our academic journals here

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Genes and Heredity - Science Lesson Plans - Genetics for Kids - Flocabulary

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Learn all about genes and heredity with Flocabulary's educational rap song and lesson plan.

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IXL | Predict heat flow and temperature changes | 6th grade science

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Improve your science knowledge with free questions in "Predict heat flow and temperature changes" and thousands of other science skills.

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Common Core Connector: 6.NO.2c3 Solve one-step, addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division problems with fractions or decimals.

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IXL | Add fractions with like denominators | 4th grade math

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Improve your math knowledge with free questions in “Add fractions with like denominators” and thousands of other math skills.

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IXL 8th grade math question on the Pythagorean Theorem

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IXL | Checkpoint: Pythagorean theorem and its converse | 8th grade math

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Improve your math knowledge with free questions in “Checkpoint: Pythagorean theorem and its converse” and thousands of other math skills.

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Program Overview

The California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) for ELA and mathematics are part of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System. The purpose of the CAAs is to measure what students know and can do. These measures help identify and address gaps in knowledge or skills early so students can receive the support they need.

The CAAs are aligned with alternate achievement standards-called the Core Content Connectors-and linked to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for ELA and mathematics.

The following links provide additional information about the program:

CAASPP - CalEdFacts web page provides a more detailed overview of the tests.

Assessment System Chart webpage lists the tests of the California Assessment System by subject, content, test name, test type, student participant groups, grade levels, and testing window timeframe.

California Assessment Timeline (PDF) California Assessment Timeline shows the test windows for each assessment throughout the year.

Resources and Communication Material
Talking to Parents About the CAA (PPTX; 15MB) Resources for Communicating with Parents CAA for ELA/Math Fact Sheet (PDF) Guidance for individualized education program (IEP) teams Alternate Assessment Decision Confirmation Worksheet (PDF) Accessibility Resources Prioritized ELA Connectors and Essential Understandings: Reading (DOC) Prioritized ELA Connectors and Essential Understandings: Writing (DOC) Prioritized Mathematics Connectors and Essential Understandings (DOC)
Test Administration
Test Administration Coordination Site Student Accessibility Resources Talking to Educators About the CAA (PPTX; 35MB)
Scores and Results Reporting
CAASPP Student Score Report Options
Test Results for California's Assessments Website - For directions on how to view results, go to Quick Reference Guides.

Laws, Regulations, and Requirements
California Education Code Section 60640 Federal Listening/Speaking Waiver (PDF) CAASPP Regulations The 1.0 Percent Threshold on Alternate Assessments
Technical Documents
CAA Blueprint for ELA (DOC) CAA Blueprint for Mathematics, revised November 2016 (DOC)
Questions: California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Office | CalAlt@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-8765

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, October 10, 2023

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California Alternate Assessments for ELA and Math

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California's statewide alternate assessments for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.

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Middle Ages: Europe - Middle Ages - Medieval Europe

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Between the Crusades and the plague, Europe was shaky. In this song about the Middle Ages in Europe, we can help you put the pieces together. Witness the struggle for the Holy Land between the Christians and Muslims. Ever wonder who signed the Magna Carta? Or what life was like for peasants in the Middle Ages? Come find out!

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Quizizz - The world's most engaging learning platform

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Find and create gamified quizzes, lessons, presentations, and flashcards for students, employees, and everyone else. Get started for free!

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US History Hip-Hop Videos & Lessons | Flocabulary - Flocabulary

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Help your students improve their knowledge about U.S. History! Our engaging, educational hip-hop videos and lessons can help!

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IXL | Determine the main idea of a passage | 7th grade language arts

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Improve your language arts knowledge with free questions in "Determine the main idea of a passage" and thousands of other language arts skills.

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Ancient World History Hip-Hop Videos & Lessons | Flocabulary

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Are students having a hard time in lessons on ancient civilizations? Ancient Egypt and Greece are a breeze with our educational videos. Try them out now!

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Work with vocabulary

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Health & Wellness Lessons & Videos | Flocabulary

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Learn about health and wellness with videos, printable worksheets, and comprehensive lesson plans.