Student Assessment
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ELPAC
The ELPAC assessment replaces the CELDT starting the 2017-18 academic year. Information about the ELPAC can be found here.
The ELPAC Overview video provides general information about the ELPAC, including: laws and regulations guiding the ELPAC, purposes of the ELPAC, elements of the ELPAC, how the ELPAC is administered, and available tools, supports, and resources.
- ELPAC Overview Video: English (Video; 16:06)
- ELPAC Overview Video: Spanish (Video; 18:28)
The Summative ELPAC Student Score Report Video shows examples of the Summative ELPAC Student Score Report along with explanations of the information on the report.
- Summative ELPAC Student Score Report Video: English (Video; 6:58)
- Summative ELPAC Student Score Report Video: Spanish (Video; 8:42)
The Introduction to the Initial ELPAC for Parents video provides information about the Initial ELPAC including its purpose, an explanation of who takes the test, and a description of how parents and guardians will be notified of their child’s results.
- Introduction to the Initial ELPAC for Parents Video: English (Video; 5:51)
- Introduction to Initial ELPAC for Parents Video: Spanish (Video; 7:08)
CAASPP
Information about CAASPP can be found here. Sample CAASPP questions can be found here and practice tests can be found here.
Starting 2018-19, CAASPP score reports will be available through the Parent Portal. Directions for accessing the score reports can be found here and sample score reports are here. In addition, our Q Student Information System houses raw score data:
AL: achievement level (4 = Standard Exceeded, 3 = Standard Met, 2 = Standard Nearly Met, 1 = Standard Not Met)
PL: proficiency level (3 = Above Standard, 2 = At/Near Standard, 1 = Below Standard)
SS: scale score (score range information can be found here)
More information on i-Ready
A video of the GUSD i-Ready Parent Webinar can be accessed using this link. This 30-minute video introduces the i-Ready program and answers several questions posed by parents.
- Several i-Ready resources for parents can be found here. You can also watch the introductory videos available on i-Ready’s support site.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- What is it? The physical fitness test (PFT) for students in California schools is the FITNESSGRAM®. The main goal of the test is to help students in starting life-long habits of regular physical activity. More information on the test, including components, can be found here.
- Who takes it? 5th, 7th and 9th graders
Where can I find results?