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This resource allows users to explore and interact with sample questions just as students encounter them on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments. Users can filter their search by grade, subject, claim, or item type to quickly find a needed resource.

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Home Page - Smarter Balanced Sample Items

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Here you will find our scores and a breakdown of how our students did in each category.

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2022-23 Smarter Balanced ELA and Mathematics Test Results at a Glance - CAASPP Reporting (CA Dept of Education)

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Information about Smarter Balanced ELA and Mathematics Test Results

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Smarter Balanced Practice Exams (English, Math, and Performance Tasks)

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Smarter Balanced Practice Exams (English, Math, and Performance Tasks)

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Log in as Guest and Choose Grade: 11 to access practice exams.

This link provides access to the CAASPP Practice and Training Test Portal offering access to two different options that simulate the SBAC assessment. The first option is a “Training Test.” It was developed so students could become familiar with the testing software and interface. The Training Tests are in grade bands and do not include performance tasks. Universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations are included.

The second option is a “Practice Test.” This set of examples offers grade-specific testing experiences similar to CAASPP assessments. English language arts and mathematics assessments include one performance task per grade level. Some, but not all, supports and accommodations are included.

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All teachers: Review this list to see which terms apply to your content area. How might you include these terms in your lessons to promote student mastery of this vocabulary?

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STEM teachers: Review this list to see which terms apply to your content area. How might you include these terms in your lessons to promote student mastery of this vocabulary?

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The Interim Assessment Viewing System contains all of the CAASPP and ELPAC interim assessments. It is designed to allow teachers to access the interim assessments in a preview mode and understand the types of items and the scope of the content for each interim assessment. It can also be used to display interim assessment items to students.

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Interim assessments are designed to support teaching and learning throughout the year. This page includes resources and systems related to the ELPAC Interim Assessments.

To access resources regarding the CAASPP interim assessments, please visit the CAASPP Interim Assessment Administration Resources web page.

ELPAC Interim Assessment Information

The ELPAC Interim Assessments are aligned with the 2012 California English Language Development Standards, and are organized by domain-Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing-for each of the following grade levels and grade spans:

Kindergarten

Grade one

Grade two

Grade span three through five

Grade span six through eight

Grade span nine and ten

Grade span eleven and twelve

ELPAC Interim Assessment Resources

User Guides

Interim Assessment Lists

2023-24 Interim Assessments At-a-Glance (July 2023)
This document lists, by grade level or grade span, all available CAASPP and ELPAC Interim Assessments.

2023-24 Interim Assessments by Grade (August 2023)
This document lists all available CAASPP and ELPAC Interim Assessments by grade or grade span, and provides information such as associated standards, total number of items and number of items requiring hand scoring.

Instructions

Other Resources

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Lessons, activities, and strategies designed for targeted instruction.

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Smarter Tools for Teachers. Discover classroom resources you can use today. Educator-created lessons, activities, strategies, and professional development to help tailor instruction and boost learning.

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This Padlet contains many resources for finding high-interest, informational texts that you can use to supplement your curriculum. There are also several strategies for increasing student comprehension and building skill capacity.

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Ever wondered what's assessed on this exam. Here it is!

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By preparing for the real tests with CAASPP practice tests, students can not only become familiar with the sort of content they'll be tested on, but they can also develop a familiarity with the testing technology, which makes navigating the tests a breeze. They'll sharpen their keyboarding skills, learn how to fill in tables and use online calculators, and work with drag-and-drop features.

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Prepare Students for California State Tests with Online CAASPP Practice Tests

California's computer-based state assessments, whether the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments, the California Science Test, or another CAASPP test, require students are familiar with not only the academic material, but the virtual testing environment and tools as well. With CAASPP practice tests, you can help your students develop the virtual test-taking skills they need so on test day they'll be prepared for whatever CAASPP throws their way.

Here's what you should know about CAASPP, the practice test, and how to best prepare your students.

What is CAASPP?

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) is a system of assessment designed to measure student mastery of California learning standards. Made up of four different test types, CAASPP provides insight into whether or not students are progressing as expected.

All tests are delivered online in the spring term, with flexibility provided to schools on when to administer the tests. The computer-based tests are adaptive, so if students answer questions correctly, they are then delivered harder questions; if they answer a question incorrectly, the next question will be easier. Tests also include technology-enhanced questions, which take advantage of the possibilities of virtual testing in the form of question types like drag-and-drop, graph drawing, and data collection and analysis, among others.

CAASPP tests include:

Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBSA), which test all students in grades 3-8 and 11 in English language arts/literacy and mathematics.

California Science Test (CAST), which tests students in grades 5 and 8, and once in high school (grade 10, 11, or 12), on the California Next Generation Science Standards. This test lasts about 2 hours and covers life sciences, physical sciences, and earth and space sciences.

California Spanish Assessment (CSA), an optional test available to native Spanish speakers in grades 3-12. CSA measures Spanish language skills in reading, writing, mechanics, and listening.

California Alternate Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science (CAAs), alternate tests for students with significant cognitive disabilities whose individual educational plan indicates a need for an assessment alternate to SBSA and CAST. These tests are computer-based and adaptive, but are administered to qualifying students one-on-one by a test administrator who is familiar with them and their needs.

CAASPP tests provide additional supports, such as American Sign Language videos or Braille, for students with disabilities to ensure accessibility.

How to Prep Your Students with CAASPP Practice Tests

Computer-based tests like CAASPP assessments provide greater insight into student learning because, unlike old-school paper Scantron tests, questions can take many more forms than just multiple choice. Short answer and technology-enhanced items enable students to use more of the skills they're learning in class, including critical thinking and creative problem solving.

By preparing for the real tests with CAASPP practice tests, students can not only become familiar with the sort of content they'll be tested on, but they can also develop a familiarity with the testing technology, which makes navigating the tests a breeze. They'll sharpen their keyboarding skills, learn how to fill in tables and use online calculators, and work with drag-and-drop features.

Be sure to have your students practice on the same device they'll use on test day, whether a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. That way, they'll know the ins and outs of their device and how the testing technology interacts with it.

Along with sharpening their virtual test-taking skills, CAASPP practice tests help build student self-confidence. Your students will know, first, that they know how to navigate an online test so they won't enter test day unprepared, and second, they'll see that the content they'll be tested on is what they've already mastered thanks to their all-star teachers.

CAASPP Practice Tests Are Available in Pear Assessment

To make prepping your students as easy as possible, Pear Assessment (formerly Edulastic) has uploaded CAASPP released items to the Pear Assessment Public Library. With a free account, you can welcome your students into a virtual environment that mimics the look and feel of CAASPP tests.

Once you've set things up, your students can practice for the real CAASPP tests and develop the technology skills they need. When test time comes around, they'll be more than ready to show off everything they've learned. Ready to get started?
Join Pear Assessment for FREE to administer the CAASPP Practice Test
Resources

CAASPP Practice tests

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 ELA Practice Test-2016

24 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 11 ELA Practice Test-2016

24 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 8 ELA Practice Test-2016

25 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 6 ELA Practice Test-2016

23 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 7 ELA Practice Test-2015

16 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 11 Mathematics Practice Test-2016

32 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 7 Mathematics Practice Test-2016

33 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 6 Mathematics Practice Test-2016

31 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 8 Mathematics Practice Test-2016

32 questions | SBAC

NEW Grade 3 Math Performance Task

3 questions | SBAC

NEW Grade 5 Math Performance Task

5 questions | SBAC

NEW Grade 4 Math Performance Task

5 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 3 Mathematics Practice Test-2016

29 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 5 Mathematics Practice Test-2016

29 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Mathematics Practice Test-2016

28 questions | SBAC

29 questionsSmarter Balanced Grade 5 ELA Practice Test-2016

23 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 3 ELA Practice Test-2016

29 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 11 ELA Practice Test-2016

24 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 8 ELA Practice Test-2016

25 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 6 ELA Practice Test-2016

23 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 7 ELA Practice Test-2016

16 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 11 Mathematics Practice Test-2016

32 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 7 Mathematics Practice Test-2016

33 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 6 Mathematics Practice Test-2016

31 questions | SBAC

Smarter Balanced Grade 8 Mathematics Practice Test-2016

32 questions | SBAC

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Free Online CAASPP Practice Tests and Tips - State Test Prep | Pear Deck Learning

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Practice Test and and Performance Task Scoring Guides 

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Online Practice Test Scoring Guides, Preparing for Administration (PFAs), and Directions for Administration (DFAs)

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Test Administrator Resources for the administration of the CAASPP Smarter Balanced Practice and Training Tests.

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Activities and talking points to cover each day leading up to the exam.

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 CAASPP Smarter Balance Review slides 2024

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Make a copy and make it your own!