CAASPP is a system intended to provide information that can be used to monitor student progress and ensure that all students leave high school ready for college and career. CAASPP includes computer adaptive tests in English–language arts and mathematics as well as paper-based tests for science.
This year, HJUHSD students will take the test in grade 11 in the spring.
To learn about the types of questions on the computer-based test, you and your child can view the practice test online at the California Department of Education (“CDE”) Smarter Balanced Practice Test Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/practicetest.asp. To learn about the types of questions on the science-based portion of the assessment, you can review information provided by the CDE at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/caasppscience.asp.
Following the spring testing, students will receive individual score reports. Student score reports will be sent home to parents and will include an overall score, a description of the student’s achievement level for English–language arts and mathematics, and other information. It is important to note that these scores cannot be compared to scores that your child previously received on the STAR Program tests because this test is based on the new Common Core State Standards, involves different types of test questions, and will not be reported using the STAR Program reporting categories. It should be noted that the University of California and the California State Colleges use the 11th grade CAASPP results to determine if students are ‘ready’ to be placed in credit bearing coursework. Students who do not take this test will have to take placement tests to determine eligibility.
Pursuant to Education Code section 60615, any written request to excuse your student from participating in any or all parts of the CAASPP assessment will be granted. Pursuant to Title 5, section 852(c) of the California Code of Regulations, you may annually submit a written request to excuse your child from participating in any or all parts of any test provided pursuant to Education Code section 60640 for the school year.
For additional information about the CAASPP assessment system, please visit http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/index.asp or feel free to contact one of your school administrators.
