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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.  \nAdditional Resources from the California Department of Education:  \n•  Sample Student Score Report  \n•  Electronic Score Reporting (video)  \nThis five-minute video provides information about the benefits of electronic score reporting.  \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 English language arts and math skills and serve as a starting point for conversations with their 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. While these tests do not provide scores or predict student performance on the actual test, answer keys can be found here.  \n•  Starting Smarter  \nThe Starting Smarter website provides information to help parents/guardians understand their child’s results, sample test questions, and additional free resources to support student learning.  \nWhat is the Early Assessment Program?  \nThrough the Early Assessment Program (EAP), California State Universities (CSU) and participating California Community Colleges (CCC) may use 11th grade Smarter Balanced Assessment results as an early indicator of student readiness to take college level courses.  \nPlease note the important points below:  \n• To participate in EAP students must authorize the release of their Smarter Balanced results for both English language arts and mathematics to the CSU and CCC systems. Students who do not release results at the time of testing may later submit a copy of their score report to the CSU or community college in which they have enrolled.  \n• The release of Smarter Balanced results will NOT impact a student’s application for admission.  \nResults will only be used to determine a student’s course placement after they have been admitted to the university.  \n• Smarter Balanced Assessme","cbCaie3aKfIMLRge","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaie3aKfIMLRge","pdf",129601,"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 parts make up the Smarter Balanced tests?\",\"answer\":\"The tests include a computer adaptive portion and a performance task. 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