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The new assessments—collectively called Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS)—gauge how well students are mastering the standards, and ultimately how ready they are for the next grade and for college and careers after graduation. This document highlights the end-of-year summative assessments for Mathematics and for Reading, Writing, and Communicating.  \nThis year’s 11th graders will take the ACT. This year’s 10th graders will take the PSAT in preparation for Colorado’s full transition to the SAT in spring 2017. For more information, visit:  \n[cde.state.co.us/communications/11thand10thgradeexams](cde.state.co.us/communications/11thand10thgradeexams)  \nWHY NEW ASSESSMENTS?  \nTeachers and principals talk alot about assessments, which are used to measure students’academic achievement. Here, the focus is on the end-of-year summative assessments, which judge (1) student progress toward mastering state standards, and (2) program and school effectiveness. For other assessments used, see box at right.  \n\n| Types of assessments |\n| --- |\n| Classroom-based: Individual tests given by teachers as needed throughout the year to assess knowledge and skills in specific areas |\n| Interim: The same test repeated at set intervals to measure student growth over time |\n| Summative: End-of-year assessments administered by the state to measure student performance against a common set of standards This document addresses summative assessments. |\n\nTHIS GUIDE INCLUDES:  \n■ Overview of new assessments, which measure student proficiency against more rigorous standards  \n■ Sample questions  \n■ Overview of accountability for students, teachers and schools  \n■ Additional resources for parents  \nCMAS reflect higher academic standards adopted by Colorado. They focus on the critical-thinking, problemsolving and reasoning skills students need to be successful in today’s world. The tests will not only evaluate student progress toward college and career readiness, but also show teachers and families where a student needs help or is excelling so they are able to personalize instruction and meet individual student needs. These tests provide important information to help us ensure all students, regardless of income or family background, have access to a world-class education that will prepare them for success in the next grade and beyond.  \nCMAS replaced the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) assessments in Reading, Writing and Communicating in the 2014-15 school year. Colorado also implemented new Science and Social Studies assessments aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards in the 2013-14 school year.  \nWHO HELPED CREATE THE TEST?  \nHundreds of classroom teachers, higher education faculty, subject experts and school administrators from participating states have dedicated thousands of hours to the development of the tests, and will continue to be involved at every step. More than 30 educators and other experts, including parents and community members, reviewed each test question. Higher-education professors and instructors have also collaborated with classroom teachers since the beginning to ensure the assessments track student progress toward college and career readiness.  \nWhat is different about the new assessments?  \nReading, Writing, and Communicating assessments demonstrate:  \n■ Whether students can read and comprehend texts of varying complexities.  \n■ How well students can integrate information across sources to make a persuasive argument.  \n■ The degree to which students can use context to determine the meaning of academic vocabulary.  \nMath assessments demonstrate:  \n■ Whether students understand and can use important math concepts, including number sense, algebraic thinking, geometry and analyzing data  \n■ The extent to which students can use math concepts and reasoning skills t","cbCaigY361bLTIpi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigY361bLTIpi","pdf",538729,"English","# Why New Assessments?\n# This Guide Includes\n# CMAS: What Changed and What It Measures\n# Who Helped Create the Test?\n# What Is Different About the New Assessments?\n# Benefits of Colorado Measures of Academic Success\n# Definition of college and career readiness","[{\"question\":\"What are Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS)?\",\"answer\":\"CMAS are end-of-year summative assessments aligned to Colorado Academic Standards. 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