Smarter Balanced Assessments for ELA and Mathematics

Smarter Balanced summative assessments for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics are part of CAASPP. Find more detailed information about test administration in the CAASPP Online Test Administration Manual.

How the Smarter Balanced Assessments Work

1

Who takes these tests?

Students in grades three through eight and grade eleven take the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments.

2

What is the test format?

The assessments in ELA and mathematics are computer adaptive with a performance task.

3

When is the testing window?

For information on the testing window and assessment timeline, refer to the Assessment System Chart and the California Assessment Timeline.

4

Which standards are tested?

Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments test the California Common Core State Standards.

5

What is the estimated testing time?

The content-area assessments are estimated to take approximately five to six hours; however, each is untimed.

Smarter Balanced Assessment Resources