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Currently under development, the CAST will be field-tested in 2017‒18 and administered operationally in 2018‒19.  \nThe CAST measures what students know and can do using the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS), which focus on understanding the concepts across such scientific areas as life science, earth and space science, and physical science. These standards use disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and cross-cutting concepts to help students understand how science works in the natural world.  \nWHY IS THE CAST GIVEN?  \nThe purpose of the CAST is to measure what students know and can do (student achievement) and to foster science education at every grade level. In addition, the CAST is intended to help students learn the knowledge and skills they need for college and careers.  \nThe 2017‒18 CAST field test will try out newly developed items and test system functionality.  \nWHO TAKES THE CAST?  \nThe 2017‒18 CAST field test will be administered to all students in grades five and eight.  \nFor grades ten, eleven, and twelve, certain students will be expected to participate on the basis of the last science course they completed.  \nHOW IS THE CAST GIVEN?  \nThe CAST field test is a computer-based test that consists of stand-alone items and includes two or three performance tasks.  \nThese performance tasks require students to solve a series of complex problems. Testing should take approximately two hours to complete.  \nWHEN IS THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE TEST GIVEN?  \n2017–18 2018–19  \nFIELD TEST* OPERATIONAL  \nApril–July 2018 January–July 2019  \n* Until development of the test has been completed and reviewed, no student scores or aggregated results will be released.  \nFor additional information, call your local educational agency CAASPP coordinator or visit the California Department of Education California Science Test Web page at [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/caasppscience.asp](http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/caasppscience.asp).  \nAugust 2017  \nAt Which Grade Level in High School Do We Administer the 2017–18 Science Tests?  \nThe 2017–18 science tests will be administered to all eligible students in grades five and eight and once in high school, in grade ten, eleven, or twelve. The chart below illustrates how all grade twelve students must take the science test in 2017–18. Local educational agencies (LEAs) will have flexibility in deciding when to test their grade ten or eleven students.  \nHigh school students will take a science test aligned with the California Next Generation Science Standards only one time.  \nMore information about the California Science Test and California Alternate Assessment for Science can be found on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress System Web page at [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/](http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/) .  \nCalifornia Department of Education • September 2017  \nAvailable Resources  \nFOR THE  \nCalifornia Science Test Field Test  \nThe California Science Test (CAST) field test is administered to all students in grades five and eight. Beginning in the 2017–18 school year, high school students have only one opportunity to take the CAST, in grade ten, eleven, or twelve. Participation rates will be based on students who have completed the science test requirement by grade twelve.  \nThe following resources for the CAST field test are available on the California Department of Education CAST Web page at [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/caasppscience.asp](http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/caasppscience.asp)  \n• Assessment Fact Sheet  \nProvides answers to general questions you might have about various aspects and objectives of the CAST field test.  \n[http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/documents/castfact","cbCaifDpG5TgR90y","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifDpG5TgR90y","pdf",704094,"English","# WHAT IS THE CAST FIELD TEST?\n# WHY IS THE CAST GIVEN?\n# WHO TAKES THE CAST?\n# HOW IS THE CAST GIVEN?\n# WHEN IS THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE TEST GIVEN?\n# Available Resources","[{\"question\":\"What is the CAST field test and what does it measure?\",\"answer\":\"The California Science Test (CAST) field test measures what students know and can do using the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS) and related science and engineering concepts.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is the CAST given to students?\",\"answer\":\"It measures student achievement and supports science education across grade levels, while also helping students build knowledge and skills needed for college and careers.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the CAST administered and what is the expected testing time?\",\"answer\":\"The CAST field test is a computer-based test with stand-alone items and includes two or three performance tasks, requiring students to solve complex problems. 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