CAASPP — Teachers

Important Links

• ​25-26 CAASPP Non-TOMS Security Affidavit (PDF) 

• 25-26 Full Version Scrips

  • • Smarter Balanced CAT for ELA and Mathematics (full version) (PDF) 

    • Smarter Balanced PT for ELA and Mathematics (full version) (PDF)

    • CAST Science Grades 5 & 8 (full version) (PDF) 

• 25-26 Abriged Scripts

  • Smarter Balanced CAT for ELA & Math (script-only abridged) (PDF)

  • Smarter Balanced PT for ELA &  Math (script-only abridged)  (PDF) 

  • CAST Science Grades 5 & 8 (script-only abridged) (PDF)

• PADLET: ELPAC + CAASPP Accessibility Supports & Practice Test Resources 

• CAASPP Smarter Balance for ELA and Math Website

• Online Test Administration Manual for CAASPP Testing

• Test Administrator Interface For All Online Tests     

  • • Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment—How to Start a Test Session (PDF) 

    • Starting and Stopping a Test Session (Video; 08:28) 

    • Smarter Balanced and CAST Pause Rules and Stopping a Test Session (Video; 7:34)  

• TOMS (Test Operations Management System) Login

• VIDEOS & Quick Reference Guides

CAASPP Resources

• CAASPP Test Administrator Tutorial web page with videos (webpage)

  • It is recommended for all teachers to watch this Monitoring, Pausing and Stopping a Test Session Video

  • It is recommended for NEW TEACHERS to CAASPP watch these videos to become familiar with CAASPP assessments. 

• Directions on how to Finalize Your CAASPP Account BEFORE Testing (PDF)

Accessibility Resources

• Importance of Implementing CAASPP and ELPAC Accessibility Resources: Voices from Educators (Video; 8:31) (Posted 04/13/20)

• Embedded Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations Video Tutorials

• CA Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix - Accessibility Supports (explanation of supports)

  • English Language Arts/Literacy (PDF)

  • Mathematics (PDF)

  • Science (PDF)

iPad Technology Preparation

• • • iPad Directions to log in to CAASPP

    • Turn off Accessibility Features on iPad

Practice and Training Tests Tools 

• • Practice and Training Test Portal

  • Using the Online Practice and Training Tests (Video; 12:11)

  • Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment—How to Start a Training Test (PDF)

  • Equation Editor Tool

    • DESMOS Calculator - Grades 6-8

    • 6th grade - Desmos Four Function calculator  

    • 7th and 8th grade - Desmos Scientific calculator

Testing Environment/Signs

• Room Environment Sign

• Keyboard Command Shortcuts

• Pause Rules 

• Proctor Computer Pop-up Blocker Disabled 

  • Testing Signs to post- Post in all computer labs and classrooms where SB Test will be administered  (sign can also be posted in hallways).

More CAASPP Resources

TOOLS FOR TEACHERS - Discover classroom resources you can use today.

Tools for Teachers website 

• Educator-created lessons, activities, strategies, and professional development to help tailor instruction and boost learning.

What are Tools for Teachers? Video (1:33)

PARENT RESOURCES  

Starting Smarter Website - English

Starting Smarter VIDEO - English

Starting Smarter Website - Spanish

Starting Smarter VIDEO - Spanish

CAASPP FAQ

Can teachers run 2 separate test sessions at once, for students from different grade levels, classes, or taking different tests?

No, but all of those options can take place in one test session. When teachers login to the TA Interface, they'll start a session, write the session ID on the board. Students who sign in & enter that ID# will then start showing up in the list, waiting for the teacher to approve them. So, students from multiple classes can test together without issue. Students are attached to schools not to teachers, this is different than NWEA. If a make-up student needs to finish another test, the teacher can check that test in the TA interface (ex. G5 Math CAT) and the student can use same session ID that is on the board. The system will recognize where the student stopped and continue from there.