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The tests are designed to measure student knowledge of grade level subject matter, critical thinking, analytical writing, and problem solving skills. Assessments are aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English language arts/literacy and mathematics.  \nThe blueprints below provide information about the content of the Smarter Balanced tests, including the number of items and depth of knowledge associated with each assessment target.  \n•  ELA Smarter Balanced Blueprint  \n•  Mathematics Smarter Balanced Blueprint  \nHow are the tests scored?  \nResults of the computer adaptive portion and performance task are combined to yield an overall score in both English-language arts/literacy and mathematics. Students receive 3 types of scores, including (1) an overall numerical score, or scaled score (2) an achievement level, which shows how a student performed compared to the standards, and (3) claim level scores, which show how a student performed on smaller skills within each subject.  \n•  A Note from IUSD about Your Student’s Score Report  \nThis document was mailed home with your child’s score report and includes information about the  \nCAASPP assessments, Smarter Balanced scores, how they will be used, and resources. Additional Resources from the California Department of Education:  \n•  Sample Student Score Report  \nThis document provides sample student score reports.  \n•  Understanding Your 2016-17 Student Score Report (video)  \nThis five-minute video provides information about how to read the 2016-17 score report.  \n•  Understanding the Smarter Balanced Assessments for ELA and Math Student Score Report (pdf)  \nThese two-page guides are available for each grade level and support parents in understanding their child’s score report. Guides will also be available in Spanish, Armenian, Chinese, Hmong, Korean, Tagalog, Punjabi, Russian, and Vietnamese.  \n•  Smarter Balanced Scaled Score Ranges  \nThis link provides the minimum and maximum scaled scores for each grade level and subject area.  \nHow will results be used?  \nLike class assignments and report cards, scores on the Smarter Balanced Assessments provide one way to assess student progress. These scores provide one piece of information about your child’s ELA and math skills and serve as a starting point for conversations with his or her teacher. Scores will NOT be used as the sole determining factor for any high stakes decisions, including but not limited to promotion or retention, intervention, or qualification for special programs.  \nWhat can I do to help prepare my child for the tests?  \n•  Smarter Balanced Practice and Training Tests  \nPractice and Training Tests help students become familiar with the look and feel of the Smarter Balanced Assessments, and provide practice using the embedded tools, supports, and accommodations. Please note that these tests do NOT show the content that will be on the summative test, provide scores, or predict student performance on the actual test.  \n•  Parent Guides and Parent Roadmaps  \nParent Guides provide additional information about the Smarter Balanced Assessments, including sample test items to support parents in understanding results. Parent Roadmaps are available for each grade level in both ELA and math and provide information about grade level expectations and what parents can do to support student learning outside of school.  \nWhat is the Early Assessment Program?  \nThrough the Early Assessment Program (EAP)","cbCaisPRjkK3AOF0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisPRjkK3AOF0","pdf",112848,"English","# What’s on the tests?\n## How are the tests scored?\n## How will results be used?\n## What can I do to help prepare my child for the tests?\n## What is the Early Assessment Program?\n## How did IUSD perform overall on the Smarter Balanced Assessments?\n## Where can I find additional information?","[{\"question\":\"What do the Smarter Balanced tests include and what do they measure?\",\"answer\":\"The tests consist of a computer adaptive portion and a performance task. 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