CAASPP

Education & Academia abbreviation · Standardized Test

CAASPP
Stands forCalifornia Assessment of Student Performance and Progress
CategoriesEducation & Academia

CAASPP stands for California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, a standardized test abbreviation.

California's statewide testing system, which includes the Smarter Balanced assessments in English language arts and mathematics for grades 3 to 8 and 11 and the California Science Test (CAST). Results feed the California School Dashboard.

Example: CAASPP results show fewer than half of the state's students meeting the math standard.

Usage notes

CAASPP replaced the older STAR (Standardized Testing and Reporting) program in 2014. Students with significant cognitive disabilities take the California Alternate Assessments. Scores fall into four achievement levels, from "Standard Not Met" to "Standard Exceeded".

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