Information for Educators
A critical component of assessing student achievement is the utilization of results for improved standards-based instruction. Standards that provide the basis for measuring student achievement also serve to identify any needs for further professional development. Educators learn from one another when they work collaboratively to examine student work and search for ways to help students reach higher achievement levels. The online assessment provided through the Business Education Core Assessment Project (BECAP) will allow an easy and convenient way to measure student achievement.
Information for Educators and Students
The Business Education Core Assessment Test (Outside Source) is a 127 question multiple-choice instrument that focuses on the seven areas of the Business Education Core. A pre-test and post-test are available that will measure the student growth in achievement. The questions are randomly generated, and each student will be able to pause the exam and continue it during a subsequent session.
Each question is linked to one of the Business Education Core Standards.
The seven areas of the Business Education Core include:
- Business Communications
- Business Environment
- Career Preparation, Job Acquisition and Retention
- Economics and Financial Concepts
- Employability Skills
- Information Technologies
- Leadership Development
The results of the Business Education Core Assessment Test (Outside Source) will be available immediately after completing all 127 questions.
Information for Students
By clicking on the link below you will be able to take either the pre-test or the post-test for the Business Education Core Assessment. The pre-test should be taken early in the semester and the post-test should be taken at the end of the school year. Each test may only be taken once. This will allow you and your teacher to evaluate the growth in knowledge that you have attained during the year.
Good Luck!
Log on and begin the Business Education Core Assessment Test (Outside Source).
Contact
Business and Marketing Education is administered by:
California Department of Education
Secondary, Postsecondary,
and Adult Leadership Division
High School Initiatives/Career Education Office
1430 N Street, Suite 4503
Sacramento, CA 95814
