PagineCalifornia Science Test (CAST): Format Guide & Practice Tests
Science (NGSS). Spring, online.
- 15 practice tests
- Format explained
- Printable answer keys
At a glance
| Who takes it | Grade 5, Grade 8, Grade 11 |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Science (NGSS) |
| When | Spring, online |
| Format |
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| Does it count? | School accountability. |
| Official information | caaspp-elpac.org |
Practice tests in this format
🔬 Grade 5 Science
🔬 Grade 8 Science
🧬 High school (life science)
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 California Science Test (CAST)?
Science (NGSS). Spring, online. School accountability.
What is the format?
Discrete items plus performance tasks built on scientific phenomena. Taken in Grade 5, Grade 8 and once in high school (Grade 10, 11 or 12).
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.