PagineCAASPP Smarter Balanced Tests: Format Guide & Practice Tests
English language arts/literacy and mathematics. Spring, online.
- 20 practice tests
- Format explained
- Printable answer keys
At a glance
| Who takes it | Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 11 |
|---|---|
| Subjects | English language arts/literacy and mathematics |
| When | Spring, online |
| Format |
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| Does it count? | School accountability; Grade 11 results can signal college readiness for the CSU early assessment. |
| Official information | caaspp-elpac.org |
Practice tests in this format
📖 Grade 3 ELA
🔢 Grade 5 Math
🔢 Grade 8 Math
📖 Grade 11 ELA
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAASPP Smarter Balanced Tests?
English language arts/literacy and mathematics. Spring, online. School accountability; Grade 11 results can signal college readiness for the CSU early assessment.
What is the format?
Computer-adaptive section plus a performance task (a longer, multi-step task). ELA includes reading, writing, listening and research; the performance task ends with a full essay.
How should students prepare?
Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.
Are these the official exam papers?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests. Official information is linked on this page.