Current Assessments
Currently, CWCS requires the following assessments to help support the students’ learning by using data to accurately determine students’ needs. For more information about any of these assessments, please click the corresponding links to the left.
If you have any questions regarding Assessments, please feel free to contact our Curriculum and Assessment Director, Shoni Johnson, at sjohnson@cwcharter.org or at 800.808.9895 x 252.
|
Grade |
Required Assessment |
Timeframe |
Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TK (ages 5 and up) |
WRAT |
Pre and Post |
Measures the basic academic skills of reading, spelling and maths computation |
| K-3rd | Writing Benchmark (Paper Pencil) | Semester 1 (Required Benchmark #1) & Semester 2 (Required Benchmark #2 | See Writing Prompts posted on English Department webpage for guidance |
| 4-12th | Writing Benchmark via My Access | Semester 1 (Required Benchmark #1) & Semester 2 (Required Benchmark #2 | See Writing Policy & Writing Prompt Table on the English Department Webpage for guidance |
|
2-11th |
AIMSweb Baseline |
Optional per ES / Admin / Parent request |
Measures the basic academic skills of reading fluency, comprehension and maths computation |
|
K-12th (Refer to policy for participant information) |
iReady Diagnostic Initial |
Completed within first two (2) weeks of school (*Dates are approximate) |
*Refer to RtI Policy
Criterion Referenced Assessment Measures student’s progress and mastery in grade level standards. |
|
K-12th (Refer to policy for participant information) |
iReady Diagnostic Winter Benchmark |
Completed first two (2) weeks in December (*Dates are approximate) |
*Refer to RtI Policy
Criterion Referenced Assessment Measures student’s progress and mastery in grade level standards. |
|
K-12th (Refer to policy for participant information) |
iReady Diagnostic End of the Year Benchmark | Completed first two (2) weeks in May (*Dates are approximate) |
*Refer to RtI Policy
Criterion Referenced Assessment Measures student’s progress and mastery in grade level standards. |
|
2-11th |
Scantron (or other school designated assessment) |
Optional per ES / Admin / Parent request |
Measures student’s progress and mastery in grade level standards. |
|
6-12th |
MDTP (Math Placement) |
As required in spring Due to COVID-19, this assessment may be required in fall; to be completed within the first 30 days of school |
See Math Placement Policy |
|
3-8 & 11th |
CAASPP (CA Math & ELA Testing) |
As required in spring |
As required by State of California |
|
5, 8 & 11-12th |
CAST (CA Science Test) |
As required in spring |
As required by State of California |
|
5,7 & 9th |
PFT (Physical Fitness Test) |
As required in spring |
As required by State of California |
|
TK-12 English Learner Students Only |
ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessments for California) |
As required by law; See EL/ELPAC Policy |
As required by State of California |
