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The tests include many different types of questions that allow students to interact with the test questions. Results help identify gaps in knowledge or skills early on so your child can get the support needed to be successful in school.  \nYou are an important part of your child’s education. To help your child get ready for the test you can:  \n• Talk about the test with your child. Make sure they are not scared or anxious.  \n• Tell your child that you and their teacher have high expectations and are both there to help, every step of the way.  \n• Take a practice test with your child.  \n• Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast before testing.  \nTo learn more about the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments or the CAST, go to the California Department of Education Parent Guides to Understanding Web page at [https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp](https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp).  \nYou also can look at sample test questions on the practice tests, which can be found on the CAASPP Web Portal at [http://www.caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html](http://www.caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html).  \nIf you have questions , please contact your school principal.  \nSincerely,  \nDan Deguara  \nAssistant Superintendent  \nStatewide Testing Notification  \nCalifornia students take several mandated statewide tests. These tests provide parents/guardians, teachers, and educators with information about how well students are learning and becoming college and career ready. The test results may be used for local, state, and federal accountability purposes.  \nThe California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) tests consist of the following:  \n• Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Assessments  \nThe Smarter Balanced computer adaptive assessments are aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) . English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics tests are administered in grades three through eight and grade eleven to measure whether students are on track to college and career readiness. In grade eleven , results from the ELA and mathematics assessmentscan be used as an indicator of college readiness.  \n• California Science Tests (CAST)  \nThe computer-based CAST measures students’ achievement of the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS) through the application of their knowledge and skills of the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts. The CAST is administered to all students in grades five and eight and once in high school (i.e. , grade ten, eleven, or twelve) .  \n• California Alternate Assessments (CAAs)  \nOnly eligible students—students whose individualized education program (IEP) identifies the use of alternate assessments—may participate in the administration of the CAAs. Test examiners administer the computer-based CAAs for ELA, mathematics, and science one-on-one to students. Students in grades three through eight and grade eleven will take the CAA for ELA and mathematics. Test items developed for ELA and mathematics are aligned with the CCSS and are based on the Core Content Connectors.  \nStudents in grades five and eight and once in high school (i.e. , grade ten, eleven, or twelve) will take the CAA for Science. The CAA for Science","cbCaihZGWgtZYwyk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihZGWgtZYwyk","pdf",149783,"English","# Statewide Testing Notification\n## CAASPP Parent Preparation Guidance\n## Smarter Balanced Assessments\n## California Science Tests (CAST)\n## California Alternate Assessments (CAAs)\n## California Spanish Assessment (CSA)\n## English Language Proficiency Assessments (ELPAC)\n## Physical Fitness Test (FitnessGram®)","[{\"question\":\"What tests will my child take under CAASPP?\",\"answer\":\"Your child will take Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments and/or the California Science Test based on grade level. 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