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California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) is the state's system of mandated and optional assessments.

It currently includes three types of mandated tests:

  • Smarter Balanced Assessments
  • California Alternate Assessments
  • California Science Assessments

The primary purpose of the CAASPP System is to assist teachers, administrators, students, and parents by promoting high-quality teaching and learning through the use of a variety of assessment approaches and item types.

3rd thru 5th graders take the CAASPP tests.