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 3-5 Math and ELA
- CAST practice tests for 5th 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 elementary school, the SBAC is administered in grades 3-5 ELA and Math.
CAST: In elementary school, the CAST is administered in 5th grade.
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 elementary 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
Kindergarten
Kindergarten ELA
Kindergarten Math
Kindergarten Science
Kindergarten Foundations of Literacy
1st Grade
1st Grade ELA
1st Grade Math
1st Grade Foundations of Literacy
1st Grade Science
2nd Grade
2nd Grade Foundations of Literacy
2nd Grade Science
2nd Grade Math
Liftoff Math 2-5
2nd Grade ELA
Liftoff Reading
Liftoff NGSS Science
3rd Grade
Liftoff NGSS Science
Liftoff Reading
3rd Grade Science
Liftoff Math 2-5
Elementary School Writing
3rd Grade ELA
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade
4th Grade Math
4th Grade ELA
Elementary School Writing
NAEP Grade 4 Reading
NAEP Grade 4 Mathematics
Liftoff Math 2-5
4th Grade Science
Liftoff Reading
Liftoff NGSS Science
5th Grade
Liftoff NGSS Science
Liftoff Reading
5th Grade Science
5th Grade Science CAST
Liftoff Math 2-5
Elementary School Writing
5th Grade ELA
5th Grade Math
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