• Computer-based fixed form with a performance task, similar to the Smarter Balanced summative assessment
• Include 34–49 items per assessment
• Administered over multiple days
• Require local hand scoring

Look HERE if you would like to see more detail on the number of items and handscoring requirements of the ICAs:

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/icahandscoring.asp

Links to the even more in-depth Interim Comprehensive Assessment (ICA) Blueprints (including item DOKs):

Math ICA Blueprint (PDF)

ELA/Literacy ICA Blueprint (PDF)

See for yourself - see an ICA from the student perspective! Step-by-Step Instructions for how to access the Interim Assessments are located HERE

And, you can find additional detailed Interim Assessment user guides here