CAASPP Formative Assessment and Support
The NEW Smarter Balanced System
The NEW Smarter Balanced System
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.
- Summative Assessments - In grades three through eight and eleven for ELA and mathematics. The Summative assessments are administered as part of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System. Summative Assessments CDE Website info
- Interim Assessments - Designed to improve and promote teaching and learning by providing information that can be used to monitor student progress toward mastery of the CCSS. These optional resources are available to all kindergarten through grade twelve (K–12) teachers in ELA and mathematics. Interim Assessments CDE Website info
- Digital Library - Consists of tools and practices designed to help teachers utilize formative assessment processes for improved teaching and learning in all grades. These optional resources are available to all California educators. Digital Library CDE Website info