Welcome!

This page has been created to provide all your CAASPP resources in one place and is updated multiple times a week. The CAASPP Support Team greatly appreciates your flexibility, patience, and support as we navigate through this testing season together!

If you have any questions, please contact the CAASPP Support Team at CAASPP@fivekeys.org. 

nEW RESOURCE: CAASPP ONLINE PRACTICE INTERFACE

Instructions for how to access the new CAASPP Online Practice Interface, which can be accessed by proctors, teachers and students at any time!

Credit for interim testing 

​For the Interim Assessments 0.25-1.0 credits can be awarded in each subject, based on achievement level (1.0 ELA credit and 1.0 Math credit max):
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  • 0.25 if Standard Not Met
  • 0.5 if Standard Nearly Met
  • 0.75 if Standard Met
  • 1.0 if Standard Exceeded

​CAASPP-SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

​See the CAASPP Prep Intranet Page for the full list. Included are:

COMMON-CORE ALIGNED MATERIALS

Looking for resources to increase TABE scores, help students pass the GED, or prepare for CAASPP testing? Click below!

HOST A CAASPP PREP WORKSHOP!

If you have 2 or more 11th graders or work at a location that is easily accessible to 11th graders at other sites, please consider hosting a CAASPP Prep Workshop.

Email your principal and cc the CIA team to set up a workshop. 

Things to Know:
  • Hosting a CAASPP workshop is voluntary (all teachers with 11th graders are required to provide adequate and intentional test preparation to individual students; however, teachers are not required to host formal workshops)
  • A stipend is available for those hosting workshops for 2 or more students
  • Food and transportation can be provided; teacher will coordinate with principal
  • Teachers select the date, time, and number of workshops. A workshop flyer template is provided to assist you with publicity.
  • Teachers design the workshop content and structure (provide outline via this CAASPP Workshop Cover Sheet)

Details on all of the above are here: Host A CAASPP Prep Workshop

Thank you for serving our students!​

2019-2020 CAASPP Season is here! 

CAASPP Administration 101
Rev. 1/24
  • ​What's happening: California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) is the state's standardized testing system (formerly STAR). The Smarter Balanced assessments are computer-based and include test questions beyond our beloved multiple choice; these include short responses, complete a data table, draw a graph, as well as more extensive multiple-part writing questions called Performance Tasks. Students in custody will get a paper version of this assessment. Take a quick peek at the test questions and test tools here. 
  • Who is required to test: 
    • Students in 11th grade
    • 22 years old or younger only (the cutoff for the DOB is 6/30/1995)
    • TABE 8.0 (Reading & Math Comp or Applied Math) (Please note that students in a Special Education program may have a TABE exemption to qualify them for 11th grade. )
    • Less than or equal to 50 units deficient
  • What they are taking: 11th graders take ELA, Math and Science; 12th graders who have not taken science once in high school will be tested in science 
  • When this will happen: The testing window is April 20-May 22; testing can take up to 4 days for one individual student.

See CAASPP Tech Structure here. 
Important dates
The Interim Assessment Testing window is: October 7th-November 8th

The Summative Assessment Testing window is: April 20th-May 22nd
Designated CAASPP Locations
All locations will test their enrolled students at their site. 
wHO IS required to test?
Frequently Asked Questions about Eligibility:
1. how is testing eligibility determined?
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  • Students in 11th grade
  • 22 years old or younger only (the cutoff for the DOB is 6/30/1995)
  • TABE 8.0 (Reading & Math Comp or Applied Math) (Please note that students in a Special Education program may have a TABE exemption to qualify them for 11th grade. )
  • Less than or equal to 50 units deficient
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2. Will my students who have IEP's be testing? If so, who will provide these accommodations & modifications?
  • Yes, students with IEP's will be testing. The Special Education team proctors will be providing the accommodations/modifications listed on students' IEPS. 
  • If you have any questions about these students, email Gabriela Farias and Noel Scott, and cc your supervisor. 
3. Will english Learners or ESL Students Participate in testing?
  • Yes, they will be testing if they meet the 11th grade requirements.
  • The CAASPP operations team will provide these students with a bilingual dictionary, simplified directions, and other resources.
  • If you have any questions about these students, you can email the CAASPP operations team: CAASPP@fivekeyscharter.org and cc your supervisor.
What incentives are offered to participating students?
2019-2020 School Year incentives for attendance:

  • For the Interim Assessment, students could receive power banks.  
  • For the Summative Assessment, students could receive t-shirts, backpacks, movie tickets and/or select gift cards. 
What resources are available to teachers and staff?
rev. 2/6
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Main CAASPP/Smarter Balanced Sites:
Test Practice:
Test Administration: ***See"FAQs for Proctors" tab below for troubleshooting tips***


Curriculum:
New, Common Core-aligned curriculum is being developed and added to the Intranet as it becomes available. Students can earn English, Math, Science, or Five Keys elective credits while learning about 21st Century job skills, working on a cool STEM project, and preparing for the CAASPP Assessments!​
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For Student Workshop Facilitators: 
Click on the "Info and Resources for Workshops" tab below.


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How Do I sign my students up for testing?
Students should sign up with their teachers, who will then schedule a testing date. 
Where can I find info and resources for workshops?
Here is workshop materials from the 2017-2018 school year. You can still use these! 
Workshop Materials for Facilitators:
Countdown to CAASPP Credit Breakdown:
  • Workshops – 0.5 Elective Credit for each workshop
  • Interim Assessments – 0.25-1.0 unit in each subject, based on achievement level (1.0 ELA credit and 1.0 Math credit max)
    • 0.25 if Standard Not Met
    • 0.5 if Standard Nearly Met
    • 0.75 if Standard Met
    • 1.0 if Standard Exceeded
  • Investigating an Accident packet series
    • On-Ramp: 0.25 Gen English, 0.5 Gen Math,  0.5 Phys Science
    • Unit 1: 0.5 Gen English, 0.5 Gen Math OR 1.0 Adv Math (if student completes Adv Math Supplement), 0.5 Phys Science
    • Unit 2: 0.5 Gen English, 0.5 Gen Math, 0.5 Phys Science, 0.25 Technology\
  • Data and Modeling packet series
    • Unit 1: 0.75 Gen Math, 0.75 Phys Science
    • Unit 2: 0.5 Gen Math, 0.5 Phys Science
HOW DO TEST RESULTS IMPACT OUR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND SCHOOL?
Impact on Students:
  • Students’ performance on the test in the 11th grade will not affect their ability to graduate.
  • The California State University and most California community colleges are using the grade 11 test to replace the former Early Assessment Program (EAP) tests for determining how prepared students are for college-level work in math and English language arts.
  • Students can earn credits in English, Math, Science, Technology, and Five Keys Elective (through participating in workshops, taking all sections of interim assessments, and completing Performance Task course packets). See the "What Incentives Are Offered" tab for details.
Impact on Teachers:
  • Test results will not be used formally to evaluate teachers.  However, Smarter Balanced scores provide teachers with information about how their students did. This can provide guidance to teachers on how they can improve their classroom practices.
  • Five Keys will use the test results as a basis for discussions about how we can improve instruction and curriculum.
​Impact on Our School:
  • In the past, tests were used to rank every school in the state by assigning it a three-digit score known as the Academic Performance Index. The number was based almost entirely on standardized test scores. The state discontinued the API in 2014 and the State Board of Education has now adopted a dashboard of measurements, such as graduation rates, attendance rates and the percentage of students passing Advanced Placement exams, to judge schools.
  • As a DASS school (Dashboard of Alternative School Systems), our dashboard is not public, but Smarter Balanced scores will be used to measure growth.
  • Scores will be used, among other measures, to calculate our growth for the College and Career State Indicator.
  • State funding to schools will not be affected by student test score results. However, intervention will be required in the lowest-performing schools, according to ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act).

References:
  • https://edsource.org/2015/california-smarter-balanced-math-english-results-common-core-faq/86181
  • https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/cm/
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FAQs for PROCTORS: Tech Support AND MORE!
rev. 1/22​

​Interesting Lessons Learned from Proctors: CAASPP Interim Assessments 2018
 
Important Information:
  • If students show up who are not on the list, send an email to CAASPP@fivekeyscharter.org so that we can verify that they are eligible and are in TOMs. 
  • Please send follow up email each day to caaspp@fivekeyscharter.org that says who attended, which test they took, any travel or issues or needs for the next day and who told you they would come back the next day. 
  • Any issues or questions please direct them to caaspp@fivekeyscharter.org  -- we have a team of people ready to answer your questions and help you with any needs that arise. 

Quick Start Guide
Click on this Quick Start Guide to learn...
  • How to start a session
  • What to do if your computer tries to update while the student is taking the test. Click here for illustrated instructions on how to disable the Windows Update service.
  • Adding tests while in an active session
  • Information about a few important solutions to the following issues that popped up this week in NorCal...
    • Unintentional Session Time out on the Administrator Interface - keep your computer awake if you are the proctor, otherwise it will time out. 
    • Universal Supports for EL students - if supports are missing, contact CAASPP@fivekeyscharter.org and we can work with you in real time to resolve this. 
 
Lessons Learned in NorCal:
  • You can choose which test they take based on how much time they have, their comfort level and other factors.  Mostly we started students on the ELA test then went to Math then to ELA Performance Task then Math Performance Task.  But this is up to the student - they could do both ELA tests in one day, for example. 
  • There are 42 questions for Math and ELA. Your admin screen will show you student progress. 
  • The Performance Task: ELA = 3; Math = 6. Timing for both: 2 hours. Performance test could take longer. 
  • Students must pause their test when they leave for a quick break and then the session will resume once the student logs back in. Your administrator screen will also show you how long the student's testing has been on pause, as well as how long they have been testing. 
  • Once the settings in the Admin interface has been approved, you cannot go back and change those settings (such as Spanish, bolded font, etc.).
  • If there is a pop-up window for updates, you can just close out the window and have the student log out and then log back into the session. 
  • Proctors can look up student's SSID can be searched in the Administrator Interface. 
  • The Proctors laptop does not need to have the secure browser on their laptop. 
  • Students can accidentally select the wrong test: Please make sure that the students have selected the proper test PRIOR to you approving it.
  • Students can FLAG a question to go back to, prior to completing the test. When students hit, END TEST, lists any FLAGGED questions. Once those questions are answered, the test will be completed. 
  • Teachers will be tracking attendance for students who test, hence the requirement for sending an email noting who has completed the testing.
  • Remind students to hold onto their Student ID cards so that their number to log back into a paused session; they will also need to re-enter the Session ID (which should be written on the whiteboard). 
  • Please focus on proctoring and not doing other work while students are testing.
  • Be sure that you move your mouse, tap on your computer and ensure your computer is awake while you are proctoring or it will turn off and close the session. 
  • If students arrive late - it is fine for them to take the test.  Since these tests are untimed and proctors are at the site for the entire day please do not turn students away unless they arrive after 2 pm.
  • We can refill Clipper cards (we think we can refill TAP cards - still confirming) --please notify us at the end of each who needs one.
  • Please talk to the students and see who is coming back the next day.  I appreciate those of you who are adding it in your daily debrief.  Even better can you please add the date to the appropriate test on the interim Assessment Scheduling Google Doc.  Baby blue on the date indicates that they showed up and completed the test.  If there is an issue (student left without completing) please put that in the proctor notes column. 
  • We are not giving out gift cards or movie cards to students at this time.  All of the students who complete the Interim this week (all 4 sessions) will be in a raffle for one gift card.  Next week same thing for those who complete all 4 by the end of next week. 
  • TAP or Clipper Cards are intended for those students who need help getting to and from the site.  We don't need to deny the card if student's insist, but please don't be offering it to every student.  
  • You will receive 2 rosters: a full list of students pre-registered for testing and the students who require Universal Supports. Please note not every student will be attending on Monday.  The rosters are for your site and your testing roster - so students who will test at that site on any day will be on the roster. 



SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS ARE HERE, APRIL 20 - MAY 22!

The federal Every Student Succeeds Act requires states to test at least 95 percent of all eligible students. This participation rate will be included in the Academic Indicator results when the California School Dashboard is released in the fall. 

STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR TESTING:
  • See your official AIR TIDE roster emailed to you by the CAASPP team.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
  • Reach out to all required test-takers and have them attend.
  • Print the flyer, write in your workshop details, and distribute to all required test-takers. 
  • Students do not need to sign up to take the test. Please ensure that any eligible student who shows up during the testing window begins the test.
  • Once students begin, they have a limited number of days to complete the test. Please encourage them to keep coming each day; their participation does not count if they do not complete all sections of the test.
  • Students will test for a minimum of 3 days per subject: 11th graders -- Math and ELA; 12th graders -- Science
  • If you are a teacher-proctor then subs are being arranged for you.
  • As always, lunch, transportation (if needed), and raffle prizes are provided.
  • Letters will be mailed home to parents.

INCENTIVES:
  • COOL PRIZES
  • RAFFLE FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE 100% ATTENDANCE
  • T-SHIRT FOR STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE ALL CAASPP ASSESSMENTS

INFO FOR PROCTORS:
Instructions have been out sent via email with the following:
  • Rosters
  • List of materials you will receive
  • "Completion Status Report" to be filled out when the student starts and completes the test. 
  • Proctor Security Guidelines
  • Step-by-Step Guide on how to start a test session
  • Resources for embedded accommodations
Please remember to fill out the "Completion Status Report" (Click Here for NorCal,  Click Here for SoCal) with the start date for the test and the completion date the student finished testing.

Check out last year's data!

See below for data on the 2018-2019 testing year.
ELA Results
math results
performance by claim

THE 2017-2018 CAASPP-ERMATH

Overall Participation Data
OVERALL PERFORMANCE DATA FOR 11TH GRADE STUDENTS
ELA/Literacy Overall Score: Standard Not Met
Mathematics Overall Score: Standard Not Met
Score Ranges
Things to be proud of
Things to Be Proud of:
  • We tested 93% of our 11th graders and 97% of our 12th graders! For our first time implementing a standardized testing program across 26 locations in Northern and Southern California, both in custody and out, these numbers are amazing. Every effort was made to test all eligible students. Reasons for those who didn’t test include medical issues or were dropped during the testing window.
  • The schoolwide effort in rolling out this initiative. We tested 48 eleventh graders and 60 twelfth graders, accommodating a variety of schedules, restrictions, and other unique circumstances. All levels of staff collaborated over an 8-month period to make this possible. Now we know what an actual schoolwide initiative looks and feels like at Five Keys!
  • The way our staff went above and beyond to get every student tested. Our staff faced every possible barrier a school could face in trying to complete these tests. From technological issues to making home visits, the way our teachers, proctors, and CAASPP Operations team advocated for each student’s needs with each challenge that arose was impressive and much appreciated.
  • The instructional progress we made in preparation for testing. We now have 7 new Common Core-aligned courses and 4 interactive workshops that integrate Science, Math, ELA, and digital literacy! Special thanks to the teachers and principals who attended trainings and put the time into preparing and teaching these workshops -- sometimes through multiple lessons to make sure every student was reached!

​Congrats, Five Keys, on the immense team effort that this testing initiative took. Special thanks to the proctors, facilitators, SpEd team, graders, teachers of test-takers, principals, and all who stepped up and took on extra responsibilities to make this happen. You are deeply appreciated.
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ideas to review last years data with students
Wrap up the Testing Season with Your Students!


Special thanks to the SoCal facilitator team for designing these resources!
  • Review score reports with students and create learning plans.
  • Read more about Smarter Balanced Reporting Scores here.
  • Read about the CAASPP and EAP Program here.​
    • check out pictures of last year's workshops! 
    ​Read more HERE.