Every year, California students take several statewide tests. 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. HESD students will begin SBAC tests on Monday, May 1st. The best way to help them is by making sure students come to school every day, on time and well rested.
CAASPP: Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Math
Who takes these tests? Students in grades 3–8 and grade 11.
What is the test format? The Smarter Balanced assessments are computer-based.
Which standards are tested? The California Common Core State Standards.
CAASPP: California Science Test (CAST)
Who takes the test? Students take the CAST in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school, either in grade 10, 11, or 12.
What is the test format? The CAST is computer-based.
Which standards are tested? The California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS).
For more information go to: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/documents/pgtu-summative.pdf