There are many ways to measure your child’s learning. Your child’s teacher uses report card grades, classroom work, teacher observations, and end-of-year statewide test results to get a complete picture of your child’s learning. Each year, students participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Your child will take the following tests, depending on their grade level or instructional program:
California public charter schools are required to have full participation in the CAASPP. The student performance data gathered is used to demonstrate Method's effectiveness when applying for reauthorization and informs Method in creating actionable strategies for student learning. Lower testing participation rates negatively impact Method Schools' overall school performance data.
This year, Method Schools will give the summative assessments remotely. Method's testing window is April 3-May 8, 2023. Testing times according to grade level can be found below.
Grades 3-6, April 3-21
Students will test in their homeroom teacher’s Zoom daily, Monday-Friday, 9am-11am, until the student completes their tests.
Monday, 4/3 | Tuesday, 4/4 | Wednesday, 4/5 | Thursday, 4/6 | Friday, 4/7 |
9am-11am | 9am-11am | 9am-11am | 9am-11am | 9am-11am |
Monday, 4/10 | Tuesday, 4/11 | Wednesday, 4/12 | Thursday, 4/13 | Friday, 4/14 |
9am-11am | 9am-11am | 9am-11am | 9am-11am | 9am-11am |
Monday, 4/17 | Tuesday, 4/18 | Wednesday, 4/19 | Thursday, 4/20 | Friday, 4/21 |
Normal School Schedule | Normal School Schedule | Normal School Scheduling | Make-up Testing | Make-up Testing |
Grades 7-8, April 3-21
Students will test in their homeroom teacher’s Zoom daily, Monday-Friday, 9am-11am, until the student completes their tests.
Monday, 4/3 | Tuesday, 4/4 | Wednesday, 4/5 | Thursday, 4/6 | Friday, 4/7 |
10am-12pm | 10am-12pm | 10am-12pm | 10am-12pm | 10am-12pm |
Monday, 4/10 | Tuesday, 4/11 | Wednesday, 4/12 | Thursday, 4/13 | Friday, 4/14 |
10am-12pm | 10am-12pm | 10am-12pm | 10am-12pm | 10am-12pm |
Monday, 4/17 | Tuesday, 4/18 | Wednesday, 4/19 | Thursday, 4/20 | Friday, 4/21 |
Normal School Schedule | Normal School Schedule | Normal School Scheduling | Make-up Testing | Make-up Testing |
Grades 11-12, April 3-28
Students will test in their homeroom teacher’s Zoom daily, Monday-Friday 10am-12pm.
Monday, 4/3 | Tuesday, 4/4 | Wednesday, 4/5 | Thursday, 4/6 | Friday, 4/7 |
ELA, Grade 11 10am-12pm |
ELA, Grade 11 10am-12pm |
ELA, Grade 11 10am-12pm |
ELA, Grade 11 10am-12pm |
ELA, Grade 11 10am-12pm |
Monday, 4/10 | Tuesday, 4/11 | Wednesday, 4/12 | Thursday, 4/13 | Friday, 4/14 |
Math, Grade 11 10am-12pm |
Math, Grade 11 10am-12pm |
Math, Grade 11 10am-12pm |
Math, Grade 11 10am-12pm |
Math, Grade 11 10am-12pm |
Monday, 4/17 | Tuesday, 4/18 | Wednesday, 4/19 | Thursday, 4/20 | Friday, 4/21 |
Science, Grade 11-12 10am-12pm |
Science, Grade 11-12 10am-12pm |
Science, Grade 11-12 10am-12pm |
Science, Grade 11-12 10am-12pm |
Science, Grade 11-12 10am-12pm |
Monday, 4/24 | Tuesday, 4/25 | Wednesday, 4/26 | Thursday, 4/27 | Friday, 4/28 |
Normal School Schedule | Makeups, 4pm-6pm |
Makeups, 4pm-6pm |
Makeups, 4pm-6pm |
Makeups, 4pm-6pm |
What to Know as a Parent
You are an important part of your child’s education. To make sure your child feels comfortable taking tests, you can:
You will receive your child’s results at or before the beginning of the next school year. The results will identify where your child is doing well or needs more help, so you can better support their learning at home and teachers can better support their learning in the classroom.
To learn more about these tests go to the Starting Smarter web page at ca.startersmarter.org, or review the Parent Guides to Understanding at cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp.
For more information on remote administration, visit caaspp.org/resources/parent-resources/. If your child cannot use the computer’s camera, microphone, speaker, or headphone during remote testing, you may contact Director of Student Services, Jade Fernandez, and we will find a way to meet your child’s needs.
If you have any questions, please contact your testing coordinator.
Setting your Student Up for Success
Your child will take the test at home. They will connect with a school staff member on the computer. Once you have helped your child enter the test session, please follow these guidelines during this test so your child can show what they can do on their own:
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