Assessment

Assessment in Science

The California Science Test (CAST) is an online assessment administered by CAASPP, and is based on the California Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).  The test is required for all students in grade 5 and grade 8, and once in high school.

• Spring 2018 - Field Test (no scores will be sent to students or schools)
• Spring 2019 - Operational Test

In spring 2018, all students in grades 5, 8, and 12 will take the CAST, and possibly one other high school grade in WCCUSD.

Resources

• CAST Assessment Fact Sheet (from www.cde.ca.gov)
• CAST Available Resources (from www.cde.ca.gov)
• CAST Blueprint (from www.cde.ca.gov)
• CAST Information  (from www.caaspp.org)
• CAST Information  (from www.cde.ca.gov)
• CAST Sample Items (from www.caassp.org)
• Assessment Tasks (from the Concord Consortium and others)
• Classroom Sample Tasks (from www.nextgenscience.org)
• California Science Framework, Chapter 9: Assessement of Student Learning