SBAC Updates
SBAC:
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (Smarter
Balanced) is a state-led consortium working to develop
next-generation assessments that accurately measure
student progress toward college- and career-readiness.
Smarter Balanced is one of two multistate consortia
awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Education in
2010 to develop an assessment system aligned to
the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) by the 2014-15
school year.
CAASPP: California Assessment of Student
Performance and Progress
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2014−15 CAASPP comprises the following required assessments:
Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment (SBAC)
– Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) and Performance Task (PT), for
English−Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and
grade 11
Early Assessment Program (EAP)
– Which will use the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments in grade 11
Alternate assessment field test for ELA and mathematics in grades 3 through 8
and grade 11 (students with accommodations)
Science assessments
– California Standards Test (CST), California Modified Assessment (CMA), and
California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA), in grades 5, 8, and 10
(Optional) Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS) for reading/language arts in
grades 2 through 11
Paper and Pencil Tests:
2014−15 CAASPP paper and pencil assessments:
•CST for science in grades 5, 8, and 10
•CMA for science in grades 5, 8, and 10
•CAPA for science in grades 5, 8, and 10
•STS for reading/language arts in grades 2 through 11 (optional)
What types of questions will be
on the SBAC?
 CAT (Computer Adaptive Test) *Mostly DOK 1&2
 Performance Task *DOK 3 & 4
 Classroom Activity *DOK 3 & 4
ELA Item Types
 MC – Multiple choice, single correct
response (SBAC formerly SR)
 MS – Multiple choice, multiple
correct responses
 EBSR – Evidence-based selected
response
 ST/CR – Short text/Constructed
response
 WR/CR – Written
response/Constructed response
 Only found in select writing
standards
 HT – Hot text: select text and
reorder text
 MA – Matching tables
Math Item Types
 MC – Multiple choice, single
correct response
 MS – Multiple choice, multiple
correct responses
 EQ – Equation/Numeric
 TI – Fill-in tables
 DD – Drag and drop
 ST – Short text
 SBAC now limits to specific
targets within claims 3 and 4
 Grades 3-4, no ST
 G – Graphing
 MA – Matching tables
 HS – Hot spot
 GI – Graphing interaction
Video Tutorial on the Different
Item Types…
SBAC Blueprints
SBAC Blueprints
ELA: http://www.smarterbalanced.org/wordpress/wpcontent/uploads/2014/05/ELA_Preliminary_-Blueprint2014_04-30Final.pdf
Math: http://www.smarterbalanced.org/wordpress/wpcontent/uploads/2014/05/Math_Preliminary_-Blueprint2014_04-30Final.pdf
SBAC in SJUSD 2015
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Spring Break
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Testing Window
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How Long Will the Test Take?
Preparing Our Students:
Quarter 3 and a Summative
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SBAC Interim Comprehensive Assessment:
Mirror the summative assessment
Use the same blueprints.
Assess the same range of standards.
Have the same item types and formats.
Include Performance tasks (PTs).
Require the same administration time.
Provide information regarding student readiness for the end-ofyear summative assessment
Resources
• The SBAC Digital
Library
• SBAC Training and
Practice Tests
The Digital Library
Consists of tools and practices designed to
help teachers utilize formative assessment
processes for improved teaching and
learning in all grades. These optional
resources are available to all K–12
teachers.
Criteria for Resources
• Aligns with Common Core State
Standards
• Demonstrates high-quality instruction
• Addresses learner differences
• Is engaging/user-friendly
• Incorporates formative assessment
practices
What the Digital Library Is Not…
Accessing the DL
https://www.smarterbalancedlibrary.org
Also…
For Test Readiness:
• Students need ongoing opportunities to develop
and practice their keyboarding skills.
• Practice and Training tests are intended to
familiarize and prepare students for CAASPP.
http://sbac.portal.airast.org/practice-test/
• Practice and Training tests are available for use
throughout the year.
Thank You!
More to Follow:
*Achievement Levels
* Interim Assessments
*Grade 2 Diagnostic Apportionment