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30 Days to Better Instruction with Dr. Doug Fisher: Close Reading

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Teacher Fact Sheet: Test Prep and Boot Camps in Achieve3000

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Teacher Fact Sheet: Test Prep and Boot Camps in Achieve3000

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30 Days to Better Instruction with Dr. Doug Fisher: Collaborative Conversations

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30 Days to Better Instruction with Dr. Doug Fisher: Collaborative Conversations

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Join Achieve3000 ® and Dr. Doug Fisher for a Ground-Breaking Professional Learning Opportunity

30 Days to Improving Instruction: Collaborative Conversations

Through short videos and simple assignments delivered to your inbox over 30 weekdays, renowned literacy expert, teacher leader, and author Dr. Doug Fisher will help you improve your practice and apply effective collaborative conversation strategies in your classroom.

This one-of-a-kind approach to professional learning is available free to all Achieve3000 educators. The series is provided on-demand -initiate your professional learning experience based on your schedule.

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Join Achieve3000 ® and Dr. Doug Fisher for a Ground-Breaking Professional Learning Opportunity 30 Days to Improving Instruction: Collaborative Conversations Through short videos and simple assignments delivered to your inbox over 30 weekdays, renowned literacy expert, teacher leader, and author Dr. Doug Fisher will help you improve your practice and apply effective collaborative conversation strategies in your classroom.

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SBAC Citing Text Evidence Graphic Organizer

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SBAC Citing Text Evidence Graphic Organizer

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Exposing Students to Complex Texts: Video

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Exposing Students to Complex Texts: Video

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Fisher & Frey: Close Reading in Elementary Schools

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Fisher & Frey: Close Reading in Elementary Schools

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Fisher & Frey: Writing Across the Curriculum

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Fisher & Frey: Writing Across the Curriculum

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Practice and Training Tests

Use the same testing software as students to see what they encounter during testing! Try out an English language arts or math test to learn how the test works, what's expected of students and what kind of questions are included on them.

Practice tests, used in all Smarter Balanced states and territories, are available in grades 3-8 and high school. They are similar in format and structure to the actual test and include about 30 questions. Each state and territory has its own practice test, so be sure to use the one where you live (see the list on the right).

Training tests are shorter than practice tests and offer a sample of six questions so students can become familiar with the testing software. Training tests are available in three grade bands: grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and high school.

Students were comfortable with the test especially after doing the practice test. These were very helpful!Teacher from Delaware

If you want to quickly try out test questions (also called test items) and explore features without going through a complete test, check out the Sample Items Website. On this site, you can:

Read about the types of items used on Smarter Balanced assessments;

Search for test items based on grade, subject, or item type;

Find additional details about the content that items measure; and

Use the full breadth of accessibility features used on Smarter Balanced assessments.

Go to Sample Items Website

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Practice Tests and Sample Questions - Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium

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Program Overview

The Smarter Balanced Assessment System utilizes computer-based tests and performance tasks that allow students to show what they know and are able to do. It is based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics and has three components designed to support teaching and learning throughout the year: the summative assessments, the interim assessments, and the Tools for Teachers formative assessment resources.

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) presents the assessment administration timeline.

Assessment Spotlight web page contains archives of all previous Assessment Spotlight emails. Send a blank email to subscribe-caaspp@mlist.cde.ca.gov to receive regular updates on the latest information about the statewide assessment system.

The Smarter Balanced Assessment System
Summative Assessments Interim Assessments Tools for Teachers
Resources and Communication Materials
Smarter Balanced Resources Resources for Communicating with Parents Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium The Smarter Content Explorer Early Assessment Program
Test Administration
CAASPP Administration Website CAASPP Coordinator Checklists CAASPP and ELPAC Manuals Library Practice and Training Tests Student Accessibility Resources
Scores and Results Reporting

Test Results for California's Assessments Website - For directions on how to view results, go to Quick Reference Guides.
Smarter Balanced Scoring Specifications Lexile® and Quantile® Measures
Laws, Regulations, and Requirements
California Education Code Section 60640 Federal Listening/Speaking Waiver (PDF) CAASPP Regulations
Technical Documents
Common Core State Standards Smarter Balanced Achievement Level Setting (PDF) CAASPP Technical Reports and Studies Implementation of CAASPP
Questions: California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Office | caaspp@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-8765

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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Information about the state assessments in English language arts/literacy and mathematics.