Online SBAC & CAST Practice and Test Prep
Progress Learning provides supplemental curriculum that is aligned to California's state standards to help schools and teachers prepare students for success on the SBAC and CAST exams.
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What You Get With Progress Learning
- SBAC practice tests for grades 6-8 Math and ELA
- CAST practice tests for 8th grade Science
- Tech-enhanced items aligned to the SBAC and CAST
- 3 learning modes to mix and match inside your classroom
- Unlimited student and teacher users per school
- Pre-built and customizable formative and summative assessments
- CA CCSS and NGSS-aligned videos, games, projector questions, vocab worksheets, bell-ringer questions, item of the day, and more
- Custom remediation for individualized learning
- Reporting by district, school, classroom, teacher, and student
- Spanish language and text-to-speech options
What Is Progress Learning?
About California State Testing
What is SBAC?
The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) is an assessment system used in multiple states, including California. It measures how well students have mastered Common Core standards in English language arts and mathematics. The tests are computer-based, computer-adaptive, and untimed.
What is CAST?
The California Science Test (CAST) is a science assessment that is part of California’s statewide assessment program, CAASPP. It measures how well students have mastered California Next Generation Science Standards and provides teachers, administrators, and families with insights into how their students are performing.
The SBAC is an adaptive computer test that is given in the spring in the state testing window between January and June. Local educational agencies choose their own testing window of 25 days within the state testing window.
The CAST is a computer based test that follows the same schedule as the SBAC.
SBAC: In middle school, the SBAC is administered in grades 6-8 ELA and Math.
CAST: In middle school, the CAST is administered in grade 8.
How Do You Prepare for SBAC & CAST?
Start by reviewing the sample items and practice tests on the CAASPP website to understand the test’s content and structure. Then, create your own questions and assessments to help students with the topic they need to study. Progress Learning makes specific CCSS and NGSS aligned practice and exam review easy with a variety of tools for teachers, including a comprehensive assessment and assignment builder.
For middle school educators, your approach to SBAC and CAST test prep may vary by student and subject. Consider forming small groups, incorporating gamification into your instruction, or scheduling daily practice time to keep students engaged. By tailoring your teaching strategy to your students, you will improve their standards mastery and boost their test performance.
How Is Progress Learning Aligned to California Standards?
Math
ELA
Science
Social Studies
6th Grade
6th Grade Math
6th Grade ELA
Accuplacer - Arithmetic
Citizenship Test
Civics NAEP
Geography NAEP
US History NAEP
Middle School Writing
Liftoff Math 6+
World History and Geography: Ancient Civilizations
6th Grade Integrated Science
6th Grade Earth Science
Liftoff Reading
Liftoff NGSS Science
7th Grade
Liftoff NGSS Science
ACT Reading
ACT Science
SAT Reading & Writing
SAT Math
7th Grade Life Science
Liftoff Reading
World History and Geography: Medieval and Early Modern Times
Liftoff Math 6+
ACT Math
ACT English
Middle School Writing
Civics NAEP
US History NAEP
Geography NAEP
Citizenship Test
Accuplacer - Arithmetic
7th Grade ELA
7th Grade Integrated Science
7th Grade Math
8th Grade
8th Grade Math
8th Grade Integrated Science
NAEP Grade 8 Reading
8th Grade ELA
Accuplacer - Arithmetic
Citizenship Test
NAEP Grade 8 Mathematics
Geography NAEP
Romeo and Juliet
US History NAEP
Civics NAEP
Middle School Writing
ACT English
ACT Math
Liftoff Math 6+
United States History and Geography: Growth and Conflict
Liftoff Reading
8th Grade Physical Science
8th Grade Science CAST
SAT Math
SAT Reading & Writing
ACT Science
ACT Reading
Liftoff NGSS Science
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