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Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments.
  1. What are the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments?
  2. How were the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments developed?
  3. How are Smarter Balanced Assessments an improvement over previous statewide tests?
  4. What specific supports are available to English learners and students with disabilities?
  5. What do the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments measure?
  6. How are the tests scored?
  7. How are results from the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments used?
  8. How are results reported for the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments?
  9. When do local educational agencies receive their children's scores?
  10. Where can parents find more information about their children's scores?
  11. When will the state post its official results?
  12. Are student scores kept confidential?
Questions:   California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress | caaspp@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-8765
Last Reviewed: Thursday, November 14, 2024
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