smarter balanceD state testing
State tests in language arts and math for grades 3-8 and 11
State tests in language arts and math for grades 3-8 and 11
Smarter Balanced testing in language arts and math occurs once each school year in the spring. The test is proctored by our wonderful teachers and will be taken over 4-5 days depending on the grade level of your student and if they take CAST. We want students to be fresh each day, so they can do their best and not get testing fatigue. Testing in smaller increments will mean each session will be much shorter. The SBAC consists of four separate tests: 2 math tests and 2 language arts tests.
CAASPP/SBAC Practice Test Tutorial
CAASPP Printable Practice Questions
Videos and lists of Universal Tools and Designated Supports.
Use the Smarter Annotated Response Tool to look at how the writing rubrics score responses. You can look sample questions here..
Argumentative (PDF) (Grades 6-11)
Explanatory (PDF) (Grades 6–11)
Informational (PDF) (Grades 3-5)
Narrative (PDF) (Grades 3–8)
Opinion (PDF) (Grades 3-5)
Discuss the importance of the test with your child and learning to "show what you know".
Online Typing Resources (All grades)
Have your student practice typing emails to grandma or they can email me with things they have learned during the LP.
CAASPP Printable Practice Tests (3rd-8th, and 11th)
Students can also practice on the practice portal.