Common Core Assessments
We know parents and teachers have questions about the new California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System, which was introduced in January 2014 to replace the replaced the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. Please see our AUSD Frequently Asked Questions about AUSD Assessments to get more information. (PDF)
You also can find information in the letter to parents and guardians that we sent out in March 2015, as well as on the (PDF) California Department of Education website.
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2012-13 |
2013-14 and Beyond |
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Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR)
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Transition to CCSS English Language Arts and Mathematics Assessment · 2013-14 Field testing in Math and ELA in Grades 3-8, 11 · 2014-15 Full testing in both subjects Grades 3-8, 11 · California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) continues both years
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11th Grade CST in ELA & Math for students taking the Early Assessment Program (EAP)
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No changes for 2013-14
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California Standards Tests (CSTs): Science
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Continued in 2013-14 and ongoing - CST/CMA grades 5, 8, 10
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California Standards Tests (CSTs): History
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No assessment for 2013-14 and 2014-15
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California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
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No planned changes
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California English Language Development Test (CELDT) |
2013-14 Continuation of CELDT with Transition to English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC): 2014-15 Field testing of ELPAC 2015-16 Full implementation of ELPAC |
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AUSD Benchmark Testing: ELA |
2013-14 Measured Progress Testlets 2014-15 Pilot use of SBAC Interim & Benchmark Assessments |
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AUSD Benchmark Testing: Math |
2013-14 CCSS Aligned benchmarks for kindergarten through 8th grade and high school Algebra 1 and Geometry SBAC Interim & Benchmarks for Algebra 1 & 2 and Geometry
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