California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) - Alignment with Strategic Plan 2027

Oct 3, 2026

CAASPP overview and 2021-22 updates explain how California’s statewide assessments measure student performance in English language arts/literacy and mathematics. The material outlines the SBAC “umbrella” tests, including Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments and the California Science Test, plus Physical Fitness Test grades. It compares 2021-22 SBAC differences from 2018-19, describes secure-browser and reporting changes, and provides guidance on interpreting student score reports, levels, and ELA and math domains, alongside district demographic testing data.

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What is CAASPP?

SBAC 2021-22 Summative Assessments

SBAC:What is Different from 2018-19?

CAASPP Student Score Reports

Sample Student Score Report

CAASPP Results

Mountain View Whisman School District # California Assessment of StudentPerformance and Progress(CAASPP) November 3,2022 # Alignment with Strategic Plan 2027 Goal Area \#1:Effective and consistent instructionalpractices that meet the needs of all students Objective 1.b:Ensure targeted instructionalopportunities that maximize learning for allstudents CAASPP ## What is CAASPP? ·California Assessment of Student Performance andProgress (CAASPP) 一“Umbrella”of assessments taken each spring in public education in California · Students take the following assessments: -Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC)orCalifornia Alternate Assessment (CAA)for ELA andMathematics for grades 3-8 and 11 -California Science Test (CAST)or California AlternateAssessment (CAA)for Science for grades 5,8,and oncein high school(grade 10 or 11)-Physical Fitness Test(PFT)for grades 5 and 7 ## SBAC 2021-22 Summative Assessments ·SBAC assessments are aligned to grade level standards inELA and Math ·SBAC Includes two test types -Computer-Adaptive Test(CAT) ·Use an algorithm to present test questions basedon student response to previous question ·Balance of question items,reading passage lengthsand difficulty levels -Performance Task(PT) ·Measure complex analysis and research skills acrossmultiple standards ·Have both computer and human scored items 5 ## SBAC:What is Different from 2018-19? The SBAC test is a shorter form version of the original test ·Fewer test items that previous years -50%reduction · Secure Browser 一The structure of the platform has changed ·Additional features available like the use of a notepad ·Additional accommodations built in such as Speech to Text ·Student Score Reports 一No individual student ELA or math area performance level is reported for 2021-22school year ·Due to the shortened assessment,there are not enough items for the exam toprovide valid results down to the performance area(i.e.claim)at the individuallevel.The individual level results are not able to be calculated when the shortform test is administered. 一Performance area reports provided additional information specific to the following areas ·ELA-Reading,Writing,Research/Inquiry ·Math -Concepts &Procedures,Problem Solving &Modeling &Data Analysis,Communicating Reasoning 一Performance area reports are provided for groups of 30 or more students once scoresare publicly released # CAASPP Student Score Reports ·Provide families and teachers a snapshot of studentachievement in ELA and math in comparison to previousCAASPP results ·Student Score Reports include-Growth from year to year-Overall performance level ·Without performance area scores the reports are muchless valuable to families than in 2018-19.i-Ready reportscontain much more information to support studentachievement ·Student Score reports were accessible in the PowerschoolParent Portal starting August 5,2022 7 # Sample Student Score Report Student\#:9988776701 Date of Birth:09/15/2008 FOR THE FAMILY OF: SOPHIA E MITCHELL Grade:5 1234 MAIN STREET Test Date:Spring 2022 School:California Elementary School YOUR CITY,CA 12345-1234 LEA:California School District CDS:76543210000000 Statewide Assessments:Just One Measure of Sophia's Progress California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress(CAASPP)results in Englishlanguage arts/literacy(ELA)and mathematics give one measure of how well students aremastering California's challenging academic standards.The skills called for by thesestandards—the ability to write clealy,think critically,and solve problems—are essential forpreparing students for college and a 21st-century career. What do my child's scores mean? There are four levels of scores for ELA andmathematics."Standard Met"and"StandardExceeded"are the state targets for allstudents. Standard Exceeded (Level 4) Standard Met (Level 3) Standard Nearly Met (Leve 2) Standard Not Met (Level 1)

FAQs

What assessments are included under CAASPP in California?

CAASPP includes Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for ELA and Mathematics in specified grades, the California Science Test for science in specified grades, and the Physical Fitness Test for certain grades.

How did the SBAC test format change in 2021-22 compared with 2018-19?

The SBAC test is described as a shorter form, with fewer test items, a changed secure-browser/platform structure, additional features such as a notepad, and built-in accommodations like Speech to Text.

What do CAASPP student score reports include and what changed in 2021-22?

Student Score Reports provide a snapshot of achievement in ELA and math, including growth and overall performance level. The material notes that without performance area scores, the reports are less valuable than in 2018-19, and individual ELA or math area performance levels are not reported for 2021-22.

Oct 3, 2026

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