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When combined with other measures such as grades, class work, and teacher observations, these tests give families and teachers a more complete picture of their child’s learning. You can use the results to identify where your child is doing well and where they might need more support.  \nYour child may be taking one or more of the following California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC), and Physical Fitness Test assessments. Pursuant to California Education Code Section 60615, parents/guardians may annually submit to the school a written request to excuse their child from any or all of the CAASPP assessments. Thereis no exemption for the ELPAC or Physical Fitness Test.  \nCAASPP: Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and Math  \n\n| Who takes these tests? Students take these tests in grades 3–8 and grade 11. What is the test format? The Smarter Balanced assessments are computerbased.\u003Cbr>Which standards are tested? The California Common Core State Standards are tested.\u003Cbr>CAASPP: California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) for ELA and Math |\n| --- |\n| Who takes these tests? Students whose individualized education program (IEP) identifies the use of alternate assessments take these tests in grades 3–8 and grade 11.\u003Cbr>What is the test format? The CAAs for ELA and Math are computer-based tests that are administered one-on-one by a test examiner who is familiar with the student.\u003Cbr>Which standards are tested? The California Common Core State Standards are tested through the Core Content Connectors.\u003Cbr>CAASPP: California Science Test (CAST) |\n\nWho takes the test? Students take the CAST in grades 5 and 8 and once in highschool, either in grade 10, 11, or 12.  \nWhat is the test format? The CAST is computer-based.  \nWhich standards are tested? The California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS) are tested.  \nWho takes the test? Students whose IEP identifies the use of an alternate assessment take the CAA for Science in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school, either in grade 10, 11, or 12.  \nWhat is the test format? The CAA for Science is a series of four performance tasks that can be administered throughout the year as the content is taught.  \nWhich standards are tested? Alternate achievement standards derived from the CA NGSS are tested.  \nCAASPP: California Spanish Assessment (CSA)  \n\n| Who takes the test? The CSA is an optional test for students in grades 3–12 that tests their Spanish reading, listening, and writing mechanics.\u003Cbr>What is the test format? The CSA is computer-based.\u003Cbr>Which standards are tested? The California Common Core State Standards en Español are tested.\u003Cbr>ELPAC |\n| --- |\n| Who takes the test? Students who have a home language survey that lists a language other than English will take the Initial test, which identifies students as an English learner student or as initially fluent in English. Students who are classified as English learner students will take the Summative ELPAC every year until they are reclassified as proficient in English.\u003Cbr>What is the test format? Both the Initial and Summative ELPAC are computerbased.\u003Cbr>Which standards are tested? The 2012 California English Language Development Standards are tested.\u003Cbr>Alternate ELPAC |\n\nWho takes the test? Students whose IEP identifies the use of an alternate assessment and who have a home language survey that lists a language other than English will take the Alternate Initial ELPAC, which identifies students as an English learner student or as initially fluent in English. Students who are classified as English learner students will take the Alternate Summative ELPAC every year until they are reclassified as proficient in English.  \nWhat is the test format? Both the Alternate Initial and A","cbCaivbjyRuZbBUr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivbjyRuZbBUr","pdf",182126,"English","# Statewide Testing Purpose\n## CAASPP: Smarter Balanced (ELA and Math)\n## CAASPP: California Alternate Assessments (ELA and Math)\n## CAASPP: California Science Test (CAST)\n## CAASPP: California Spanish Assessment (CSA)\n## ELPAC: English Language Proficiency Assessments\n## ELPAC: Alternate ELPAC\n## Physical Fitness Test: FITNESSGRAM","[{\"question\":\"What tests may California students take each year, and how are the results used?\",\"answer\":\"Students may take CAASPP, ELPAC, and the Physical Fitness Test. Combined with grades, class work, and teacher observations, results help families and teachers understand where students excel and where additional support may be needed.\"},{\"question\":\"Are parents/guardians allowed to request an exemption from CAASPP assessments?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. Under California Education Code Section 60615, parents/guardians may submit a written request annually to excuse a child from any or all CAASPP assessments. There is no exemption for the ELPAC or Physical Fitness Test.\"},{\"question\":\"Which students take the California Science Test (CAST), and what does it measure?\",\"answer\":\"CAST is taken by students in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school (grade 10, 11, or 12). It is a computer-based test that assesses the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS).\"}]","Statewide Testing Notification Template - California Department of Education - April 2025 | PDF",1790993271]