Smarter Balanced Assessment

These sample questions illustrate the rigor and complexity of the English language arts and math items and performance tasks that students will encounter on Smarter Balanced assessments.

Mathematics IAB (Interim Assessment Block)

Math IAB Information

Math IAB Blueprint

Math IAB Practice Tests and Resources (CAASPP)

LAUSD Mandated Assessments

First Semester:

Gr 3: Operations & Algebraic Thinking
Gr 4 & 5: Number Operations Base Ten
Gr 6: Ratios & Proportions

Second Semester:

Gr 3-6: Performance Task
Spring 2017 IAB Assessment Schedule

ELA/Literacy IAB (Interim Assessment Block)

First Semester:

Gr 3-5: Editing (computer scored)
Gr 6: Performance Task (hand scoring)

Second Semester:

Gr 3-5: Performance Task (hand scored)
Gr 6: Research (computer scored)
Spring 2017 IAB Assessment Schedule

Technology Skills

Grades 3-5: Technology Skills for Smarter Balanced Assessment

Test Results

Test Results for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics

Grade Level Test Results (CR)
Scale Score Ranges
Change Over Time (CR)
Comparison Test Results (CR - LAUSD - CA)

Test Results News Release

Item Specifications: ELA/Literacy

ELA Claim 1 Item Spec Gr 3-5

ELA Claim 2 Item Spec Gr 3-5

ELA Claim 3 Item Spec Gr 3-5

ELA Claim 4 Item Spec Gr 3-5

PT Item Spec Informational Gr 3-5

PT Item Spec Narrative Gr 3-5

PT Item Spec Opinion Gr 3-5

Construct Relevant Vocabulary for English Language Arts and Literacy

Development and Design (All Resources)

Item Specifications: Mathematics

Mathematics Claim 1 Item Specifications

Mathematics Claim 2 Item Specifications

Claim 2 - Grades 3-5
Claim 2 - Grades 6-8

Mathematics Claim 3 Item Specifications

Claim 3 - Grades 3-5
Claim 3 - Grades 6-8

Mathematics Claim 4 Item Specifications

Claim 4 - Grades 3-5
Claim 4 - Grades 6-8

Mathematics Performance Task Specifications (Design, Development and Scoring Plan)

Development and Design (All Resources)