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Exam Blueprints
Mathematics (PDF)
Approved by the State Board of Education on July 9, 2003.
Language Arts (PDF)
Approved by the State Board of Education on July 9, 2003.
Released Test Questions
Mathematics (PDF)
2008 Released Math test questions (October 2008)
English-Language Arts (PDF)
2008 Released English-Language Arts test questions (October 2008)
Study Guides
Mathematics
- Mathematics Study Guide
Preparing for the CAHSEE: A Mathematics Study Guide (2008). - Spanish Version (PDF; 13MB)
English-Language Arts
- English-Language
Arts Study Guide
Preparing for the CAHSEE: An English-Language Arts Study Guide (2008). - Spanish Version (PDF; 16MB)
Teacher Guides
Mathematics Teacher Guide
Mathematics Teacher Guide for CAHSEE 2008.
English-Language Arts Teacher Guide 2008
English-Language Arts Teacher Guide for CAHSEE 2008.
School, District, and County Assistance
CAHSEE Intervention Compendium
Models and programs submitted by school districts and other educational agencies.
Guidelines on Academic Preparation for State Assessments (PDF)
Appropriate academic preparation for all state assessments.
Students with Disabilities – CAHSEE Exemptions and Waivers
Information about CAHSEE Exemptions and Waivers for eligible students with disabilities.
Assistance Packets and Brochures
Middle School Brochure for Students/Parents (PDF)
Information for Middle School Students and their Parents or Guardians.
- Spanish Version (PDF)
Information for Middle School Teachers and Administrators (PDF)
CAHSEE information brochure for middle school teachers and administrators, September 2008.
Understanding the 2012–13 CAHSEE: Annual Notification
Annual Notification assistance packet for school districts and schools.
Reporting Individual Student Results for the 2012–13 School Year
Assistance packet for school districts and schools.
Explaining 2011–12 Summary
Results (PDF)
Information for counties, school districts, and schools.
Technical Reports
Interpreting CAHSEE Scores
Score conversion tables and explanation of score calculations.
CAHSEE 2010–11 Administration Technical Report (PDF; 7MB)
CAHSEE 2009–10 Administration Technical Report (PDF; 16MB)
Errata to the CAHSEE 2009-10 Technical Report inclusive of Appendix 6.0 (PDF)
CAHSEE 2008–09 Administration Technical Report (PDF; 23MB)
Errata to the CAHSEE 2008-09 Technical Report inclusive of Appendix 6.0 (PDF)
CAHSEE 2007–08 Administration Technical Report (PDF; 23MB)
Errata to the CAHSEE 2007-08 Technical Report inclusive of Appendices 3A through 3H (PDF)
CAHSEE 2006–07 Administration Technical Report (PDF; 16MB)
Errata to the CAHSEE 2006-07 Technical Report inclusive of Appendices 3A through 3H (PDF)
CAHSEE 2005–06 Administration Technical Report (PDF; 3MB)
CAHSEE 2004–05 Administration Technical Report (PDF; 3MB)
CAHSEE February 2004–May 2004 Administration Technical Report (PDF; 7MB)
Development of Performance Level Descriptors for the California Standards Tests (CSTs) and High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) (PDF; 2MB)
These performance level descriptors were not adopted by the State Board of Education.