Blueprint Table Mathematics Grades 3-5 - Estimated Total Testing Time 3:00

Oct 3, 2026

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Blueprint tables for mathematics assessments outline estimated total testing time and the structure of score reporting categories across grade bands (Grades 3–5, 6–8, and Grade 11). The tables define claims and content clusters, specify distribution and ranges of CAT and PT items by claim, and include notes on stimuli, machine scoring versus hand scoring, and item counts per PT. They also provide target sampling detail for Grade 3, including DOK levels and assessment targets for concepts and procedures.

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Mathematics Assessment Blueprint Table

Grades 3–5: Claim/Score Reporting Structure

Grades 6–8: Claim/Score Reporting Structure

Grade 11: Claim/Score Reporting Structure

Target Sampling Mathematics Grade 3

| Blueprint Table Mathematics Grades 3–5 Estimated Total Testing Time: 3:00 (with Classroom Activity) 1 | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Claim/Score Reporting Category | Content Category 2 | Stimuli | | Items | | Total Items by Claim3 | | | | CAT | PT | CAT4 | PT 5 | | | 1. Concepts and Procedures | Priority Cluster | 0 | 0 | 13-15 | 0 | 17-20 | | | Supporting Cluster | 0 | | 4-5 | | | | 2. Problem Solving
4. Modeling and Data Analysis6 | Problem Solving | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2-4 | 8-10 | | | Modeling and Data Analysis | 0 | | | | | | 3. Communicating Reasoning | Communicating Reasoning | 0 | | 8 | 0-2 | 8-10 | 1 All times are estimates. Actual times may vary. 2 For more information on content categories, see the Content Specifications document at [http://www.smarterbalanced.org/smarter-balanced-assessments/](http://www.smarterbalanced.org/smarter-balanced-assessments/) . 3 While the range for the total items by Claim for Problem Solving/Modeling and Data Analysis and Communicating Reasoning indicates 8-10 items in each reporting category, the total number of items across these two reporting categories for any individual test event is 18-20. 4 All CAT items in grades 3–5 are designed to be machine-scored. 5 Each PT contains 4-6 total items. Up to four PT items may require hand-scoring. 6 Claim 2 (Problem Solving) and Claim 4 (Modeling and Data Analysis) have been combined because of content similarity and to provide flexibility for item development. There are still four claims, but only three claim scores will be reported with the overall math score. | Blueprint Table Mathematics Grades 6–8 Estimated Total Testing Time: 3:30 (with Classroom Activity) 1 | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Claim/Score Reporting Category | Content Category 2 | Stimuli | | Items | | Total Items by Claim3 | | | | CAT | PT | CAT4 | PT 5 | | | 1. Concepts and Procedures | Priority Cluster | 0 | 0 | 12-15 | 0 | 16-20 | | | Supporting Cluster | 0 | | 4-5 | | | | 2. Problem Solving
4. Modeling and Data Analysis6 | Problem Solving | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2-4 | 8-10 | | | Modeling and Data Analysis | 0 | | | | | | 3. Communicating Reasoning | Communicating Reasoning | 0 | | 8 | 0-2 | 8-10 | 1 All times are estimates. Actual times may vary. 2 For more information on content categories, see the Content Specifications document at [http://www.smarterbalanced.org/smarter-balanced-assessments/](http://www.smarterbalanced.org/smarter-balanced-assessments/) . 3 While the range for the total items by Claim for Problem Solving/Modeling and Data Analysis and Communicating Reasoning indicates 8-10 items in each reporting category, the total number of items across these two reporting categories for any individual test event is 18-20. 4 In grades 6-8, up to one CAT item per student may require hand-scoring (from either Claim 3 or Claim 4), which may be AI-scored with an application that yields comparable results by meeting or exceeding reliability and validity criteria for hand-scoring. 5 Each PT contains 4-6 total items. Up to four PT items may require hand-scoring. 6 Claim 2 (Problem Solving) and Claim 4 (Modeling and Data Analysis) have been combined because of content similarity and to provide flexibility for item development. There are still four claims, but only three claim scores will be reported with the overall math score. | Blueprint Table Mathematics Grade 11
Estimated Total Testing Time: 4:00 (with Classroom Activity) 1 | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Claim/Score Reporting Category | Content Category 2 | Stimuli | | Items | | Total Items by Claim3 | | | | CAT | PT | CAT4 | PT 5 | | | 1. Concepts and Procedures | Priority Cluster | 0 | 0 | 14-16 | 0 | 19-22 | | | Supporting Cluster | 0 | | 5-6 | | | | 2. Problem Solving
4. Modeling and Data Analysis5 | Problem Solving | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2-4 | 8-10 | | | Model

FAQs

How is the assessment testing time estimated for the different grade bands?

The blueprint lists estimated total testing time with classroom activity for each grade band, such as 3:00 for Grades 3–5 and 3:30 for Grades 6–8 (and 4:00 for Grade 11). Notes clarify that actual times may vary.

What do CAT and PT represent in the blueprint tables?

CAT and PT correspond to different item types in the assessment structure. The tables report item ranges by claim and include scoring notes distinguishing machine-scored CAT items from PT items that may require hand scoring.

How are claims handled for Problem Solving and Modeling and Data Analysis?

The blueprint explains that Claim 2 (Problem Solving) and Claim 4 (Modeling and Data Analysis) are combined due to content similarity, while still describing four claims overall and reporting only three claim scores with the overall math score.

Oct 3, 2026

Uploaded by Ezra