SWOOP - 23_CAST_ 12GR - Preparing for a Standardized Test

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School Wide Outstanding Opportunity Project (SWOOP) preparation guide for 12th grade students to “Grasp the CAASPP” and CAST testing. Explains the purpose of the CAASPP system, the assessment types and grade coverage, and provides the specific testing schedule, subjects, and timing windows. Includes student prompt questions on preparation strategies, seriousness, test anxiety, and incentives, plus instructions to use SBAC Practice Tests and access the CAST practice site with an audio check.

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Grasp the CAASPP

SWOOP (School Wide Outstanding Opportunity Project)

Preparing for a Standardized Test

Testing Schedule and Subjects

Practice Test Access and Prompts

Student Reflection Questions

Great Results Achieved by Student Participation PROSPECTS HIGH SCHOOL-12 Grasp the CAASPP It’s that time of year when we get prepared to do state testing. By answering these questions and preparing for the test you will be “Grasping” the test! School Wide Outstanding Opportunity Project (SWOOP) \#23_CAST_ 12GR Preparing for a Standardized Test The primary purpose of The California Assessment of Performance & Progress (CAASPP) System is to assist teachers, administrators, students, and parents by promoting high-quality teaching and learning through the use of a variety of assessment approaches and item types. Students will take the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics in grades three through eight and grade eleven. We want to do our best in taking the test and being prepared is the first step in being successful. This year testing for 11th grade students will be on two days. Tuesday, 4/9/19 and Thursday 4/11/19 . The testing times for BOTH days will be 9:00-11:00 a.m. Lunch from 11:00-11:30, then 11:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday’s tests will be in Math and Thursday’s will be in ELA. Testing for 12th grade students will take place on either Tuesday, 4/16/19, Wednesday 4/17/19, or Thursday, 4/18/19 from 1:00 – 3:00pm depending on student’s last name. 12th Grade students will be taking the California Science Test (CAST) . 1. What are some things that you do to prepare yourself for taking a standardized test? 2. Do you take the test seriously? Do you try your best or just guess? What incentive might help you to take the test more seriously? 3. Does taking a Standardized Test make you nervous? **Use this website to answer the next 3 questions:** [https://www.fastweb.com/back-to-school-2012/articles/top-standardized-test-taking-tips](https://www.fastweb.com/back-to-school-2012/articles/top-standardized-test-taking-tips) [4](4). Name 4 tips for test taking from the article. 5. Name at least 3 other important Standardized tests you may take in High School. 6. Which tips were most helpful to you? 7. Students taking CAST who attend THEIR DAY of testing can earn a gift card at the end of the test. Do you think this is a good way to get students to attend? USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO ACCESS THE TEST PRACTICE SITE Students may access SBAC Practice Tests here: [http://www.caaspp.org/practice-and](http://www.caaspp.org/practice-and)training Select Student Interface Practice and Training Tests – go to the bottom of the page and click on Sign in don’t worry about guest session or guest user. Select Grade (High School), California Science Test (CAST) Practice Test, Select Start CAST High School Practice Test TRY some practice in SCIENCE: You will be prompted to click through a Settings and Audio Check. This login process is similar to the steps you will use on CAST-Test Day! 􀃆 􀃆 􀃆 8. How many questions were there on the practice test? 9. Was it easy for you to do? Which question formats were the hardest? How much time did it take you to do the practice test?

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the CAASPP system?

The CAASPP system aims to support high-quality teaching and learning by using a variety of assessment approaches and item types.

When do students take the CAASPP tests for 11th and 12th grade?

11th grade testing is on Tuesday 4/9/19 and Thursday 4/11/19 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Lunch is 11:00-11:30, then tests continue 11:30-1:30 p.m. 12th grade CAST testing occurs Tuesday 4/16/19, Wednesday 4/17/19, or Thursday 4/18/19 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. depending on the student’s last name.

How do students access the test practice site for SBAC and CAST?

Students should access SBAC Practice Tests from the provided CAASPP practice-and-training link, select Student Interface Practice and Training Tests, sign in (no need for guest session/user), choose Grade (High School), select the California Science Test (CAST) Practice Test, and start the CAST High School Practice Test. The process includes Settings and Audio Check.

Sep 29, 2026

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