What is the SBAC?

The Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC tests) are part of the state testing system called the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress or CAASPP. Students in 3rd - 8th and 11th grade throughout California take SBAC tests for Math and English Language Arts. These state assessments provide valuable insight into your junior’s academic progress and college readiness. These tests measure skills in math and English that are essential for success after high school, whether in college or a career. 

What is the CAST?

The California Science Test (CAST) is also part of the statewide assessment system called CAASPP. Students across California take this test in 5th and 8th grades, and one time in high school. In SAUSD, students take the CAST in grade 11. The CAST assesses the student’s ability to think critically and solve problems. This assessment uses questions that bring together science content, practices, and concepts. It also covers a range of science domains, including Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Earth and Space Sciences.