The Learning Checkpoint: CAASPP

Get Ready to Show Your Growth! CAASPP Testing at Method Schools

At Method Schools, we love celebrating progress! One of the ways we see how much our students have grown each year is through the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). These assessments help us understand strengths, identify areas for improvement, and showcase all the hard work students and teachers have put in throughout the year.

Every student’s learning journey is measured in different ways—through projects, daily work, teacher feedback, and, of course, these statewide assessments. The CAASPP is an opportunity to demonstrate what students know and how far they’ve come!

What Tests Will My Student Take?

Depending on grade level, students will participate in:

• Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (English Language Arts & Math) – Grades 3–8 and 11
• California Science Test (CAST) – Grades 5, 8, 11, and 12

Why Is CAASPP Important?

As a public charter school, full participation in CAASPP helps Method Schools continue providing high-quality education. The results:
✅ Help us track student and schoolwide progress over time.
✅ Provide valuable insights to enhance learning strategies.
✅ Strengthen Method’s standing when applying for reauthorization, ensuring we can keep offering innovative, student-centered education.

Testing at Method Schools

This year, students will take their CAASPP assessments remotely and in-person at selected locations between April 7 and May 9, 2025. Grade-specific testing schedules will be shared soon, so stay tuned!

Let’s make this an opportunity to celebrate learning and growth! We encourage all students to give their best effort—this is your chance to shine and show how much you’ve accomplished this year. 🎉

Supporting Your Child’s Success on CAASPP

As a parent, you play a huge role in your child’s learning journey! CAASPP testing is a great opportunity for students to showcase their growth, and with your encouragement, they can approach it with confidence.

Here are some ways to help your child feel prepared and excited:

✅ Keep It Positive! Let your child know that these tests are simply tools to help them learn and grow. There’s no need to stress—just do their best!

✅ Explore Practice Tests Together. Familiarity builds confidence! Visit CAASPP Practice Tests to help your child get comfortable with the testing platform and question formats.

✅ Encourage Their Best Effort. Remind your child that their teachers and family are cheering them on every step of the way. We’re all here to support their success!

Understanding Your Child’s Results

You’ll receive your child’s test results at or before the start of the next school year. These results will highlight strengths and areas for growth, helping you support their learning at home while teachers tailor instruction to their needs in the classroom.

Want to learn more? Check out these helpful resources:
📘 Starting Smarter – Understand test results & find learning resources.
📘 Parent Guides to Understanding – Clear, simple explanations of CAASPP testing.

If your child has any challenges using their computer’s camera, microphone, speaker, or headphones during remote testing, please reach out to your Homeroom Teacher! Thank you for your support—we’re excited to see our students shine! 🎉