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CA Science Test (CAST) Resources

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CAST Resources
CAST Resources
CAST Fact Sheet
CAST Fact Sheet
 CAST TEST Information

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Grade level scoring
 Grade level scoring guides for training tests
CAST Training Items
CAST Training Items
2017-18
Online Practice Test
Online Practice Test
CAST Blueprint
CAST Blueprint
November 2017
 CA Alternate Assessment

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CAA Sample Task
CAA Sample Task
CA Alternate Assessment
CA Alternate Assessment
CAA is embeded into classroom tasks. Watch this video for information
 Parent Resources

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📎 Document
📎 California Science Test Informational Video - California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System (CA Dept of Education)
 Sample Assessments

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IEA Feedback Tool
IEA Feedback Tool
Alignment Table Tool
Alignment Table Tool 
Defining Performance Assessments
Defining Performance Assessments
Creating an IEA (Instructionally Embedded Assessment)
Creating an IEA (Instructionally Embedded Assessment)
This is a slideshow to help fill out the Alignment table passed out today
SNAP (Stanford)
SNAP (Stanford)

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IEA Alignment Table Performance Expectation(s) List the PE(s) being assessed. Dimensions List the dimensions from the PE(s) and any additional dimensions that will be assessed. Phenomenon and Question  Describe a real-world phenomenon that students could make sense of using the dimensions be...

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Slides for Constructing Performance Outcomes

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Sara – intro with organizer 1 Creating Instructionally-Embedded Performance Assessments: Defining Performance Outcomes Stanford NGSS Assessment Project July 10-11, 2017 Stanford University SNAP Stanford NGSS Assessment Project Made possible by generous support from the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation

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Creating an IEA (Instructionally Embedded Assessment)

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Creating an IEA (Instructionally Embedded Assessment)

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SNAP Stanford NGSS Assessment Project Made possible by generous support from the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation Creating Instructionally Embedded Assessments Examining an IEA

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Grade level scoring guides for training tests

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The California Science Test (CAST) is an online assessment based on the California Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) . All local educational agencies (LEAs) with eligible students in grades five and eight and in high school will administer the CAST operational test. The CAST operational test uses the current California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test delivery system and will be administered online only.

Who takes the CAST operational test? The CAST is administered in grades five and eight and once to each student while that student is in high school. All students must take the CAST by the end of grade twelve, but have the option of testing in grade ten or grade eleven. Only eligible students may participate in the administration of the CAST. Students assigned to take an alternate assessment should take the California Alternate Assessment for Science.

CAST Video

Please watch this video to learn about the new standards and how they are being built into the new California Science Test (CAST). The video has information about the structure of the CAST and the types of questions students can expect to see on the assessment.

2019-2020 CAST Test Materials

Administration Materials

Test Coordinator Resources

Scoring Guides

Note: The CAST practice and training tests include all accessibility resources found in the operational assessments.

Practice Tests

Training Tests

Accessibility Resources

Desmos Calculators

Students taking the CAST will have access to the Desmos calculator during the entire test. These calculators will be automatically assigned to students based on their grade level. Students can resize and reposition the calculator on the screen as needed. The Desmos calculator is free and available all year via the Desmos website ,and is accessible for students using Job Access with Speech (JAWS®). Students can use this calculator during the school year to build familiarity with this resource.

Translated Test Directions

Science Reference Tools

The CAST assessments for grade eight and high school include a periodic table and a reference sheet of formulas that students may access during online testing as universal tools. The reference sheet provides all formulas that a student may need to use in responding to a test item; however, this does not imply that the student will receive a specific item type. The purposes of these reference tools are to signal that students do not need to memorize formula sheets and to ensure that students have equal access to the tools during testing. These reference tools are not meant to guide instruction.

An updated and accessible periodic table is available for all students on the practice and training tests. This periodic table can be resized and moved within the item and is accessible for students using JAWS.

A printable CAST periodic table has been provided as a resource intended for classroom use. This printable version closely resembles the online periodic table available in the CAST and can be downloaded and printed to give students practice using the periodic table in a format similar to the online version. We encourage students to practice using both types of periodic table resources throughout the year.

Files that contain a periodic table of elements and reference sheet of formulas-.brf and .prn files-are intended to be printed using a braille embosser.

See the Printing Enlarged Science Reference Tools quick start guide if the student requires the science reference tools to be enlarged and printed on 11×17 paper.

Periodic Table

Reference Sheet

Other Resources

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The California Science Test (CAST) is an online assessment based on the California Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) . All local educational agencies (LEAs) with eligible students in grades five and eight and in high school will administer the CAST operational test.

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California Science Test Informational Video - California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System (CA Dept of Education)

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A general overview of the pilot California Science Test and how it aligns with to the California Next Generation Science Standards.

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2017-18

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Home > Online Practice and Training Tests

Administration of Practice and Training Tests is optimized in supported versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Safari web browsers.

The following resources are available to assist you in using the practice and training tests.

To access the online Practice and Training Tests, please select one of these buttons.

Last Reviewed: October 13, 2022

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Home > Online Practice and Training Tests Administration of Practice and Training Tests is optimized in supported versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Safari web browsers. The following resources are available to assist you in using the practice and training tests. To access the online Practice and Training Tests, please select one of these buttons.

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California Alternate Assessment for Science Video - California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System (CA Dept of Education)

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A video presenting an overview of the pilot California Alternate Assessment for Science and how it is administered.