The Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) in mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) are aligned to the Hawaii Common Core Standards, and designed to measure whether students are "on track" for readiness in college and/or career. These are mandatory assessments given to students in grades 3-8 and 11. 

Students will be scheduled in March through April of their junior year. ELA teachers will inform students of their scheduled testing dates. Students should also check their school email regularly for any important information.  SBA Student schedule 

SBA Parent Letters 2025-2026 (English & 13 languages)

Parent information can be found on the Aloha HSAP Website:

• Aloha HSAP Website

• Hawaii Starting Smarter Website

• Smarter Balanced and HSA Science Parent Information Booklets 2025-2026 (English and 14 languages)

Additional resources to prepare for testing:

• Student training and practice tests

• SBA - 5 Built-in Test Tools Students Should Know (and Use)

• Smarter Balanced Calculator

Assessment results for students who participated in last school year's Smarter Balanced Assessments in mathematics and ELA and/or Biology End of Course exams will be available through the Hawaii Assessments Family Portal.   Access codes are required to access scores.  These letters will be sent home in late October.  Family Portal Access Instructions.  

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Terada, testing coordinator, at erin.terada@k12.hi.us.