Browns Valley Elementary School

CALIFORNIA ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND PROGRESS (CAASPP)

CAASPP is California's statewide assessment system. It includes

English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics Summative Assessments

• Smarter Balanced

• California Alternate Assessment (CAA)

Science

• California Science Test (CAST)

• CAA for Science

Reading/Language Arts

• Standards-based Tests in Spanish

The Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments, Interim Assessments, and Digital Library are all part of the CAASPP System.

Check out the link to see how to read the new electronic score reports.

SMARTER BALANCE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

The Smarter Balanced assessment system utilizes computer-adaptive tests and performance tasks that allow students to show what they know and are able to do. This system is based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics. The Smarter Balanced assessment system has three components designed to support teaching and learning throughout the year: the summative assessments, the interim assessments, and the Digital Library of formative assessment tools. More about Smarter Balance.

RESOURCES

CoreStandards.Org - Common Core State Standards Initiative

AchieveTheCore.org - Student Achievement Partners, a non-profit organization

Sacramento County Office of Ed - information on the content standards

National PTA - resources, toolkits and articles on Common Core

Parent Resources - Handbooks from the Orange County Dept. of Ed.

Brokers of Expertise - searchable resources for California teachers

How to Read the Common Core - 14 min. video offering insights on classroom implementation

Common Core Resources web site developed by the Stanislaus County Office of Ed.

CCSS Resource Highlights from the Calif. Dept. of Ed. (pdf)

Understanding CCSS - VUSD Powerpoint (in pdf)

Introduction to CCSS in VUSD

CCSS Overview Powerpoint (in pdf)

CCSS Frequently Asked Questions

California Dept. of Ed. CCSS website

ELA

Resources for ELA and Literacy

CCSS for ELA and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects

Appendix A: ELA Research

Appendix B: Text Exemplars and Sample Tasks

Appendix C: Student Writing Samples

Reading Writing Alignment - documents for each grade level

MATH

Resources for Math

CCSS for Math

Appendix A: Math Courses

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS (CCSS)

Common Core standards are intended to ensure students are prepared for today's entry-level careers, freshman-level college courses, and workforce training programs. The Common Core focuses on developing the critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills students will need to be successful. More about Common Core State Standards

VIDEO ON CALIFORNIA SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY DASHBOARD

LINK TO THE CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DASHBOARD