About the Connecticut Smarter Balanced SummativeWhat is the Connecticut Smarter Balanced Summative?
The Connecticut Smarter Balanced assessment testing is a comprehensive program designed to provide information about what students know in core academic areas. It is currently used for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. This replaces the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT).
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More About the Connecticut Smarter Balanced Summative Tests
State Testing Information for Connecticut Portions of the following material were taken from the Department of Education website. Please consult your state's education website for further information on the actual tests administered for your school. The Connecticut State Department
of Education is committed to ensuring that all students leave high school
prepared for postsecondary success in college and careers. The Smarter Balanced
assessments are aligned to Common Core State Standards in English language
arts/literacy and mathematics. A balanced assessment system - which includes
summative assessments, optional interim assessments, and formative assessment
practices - provides tools to improve teaching and learning. The assessment
system includes: Optional computer adaptive and fixed form interim assessments administered at locally determined intervals. The interim assessments allow teachers to check student progress throughout the year, giving them actionable information to inform instruction and help students meet the challenge of college- and career-ready standards. A Digital Library of instructional and professional learning resources aligned to the Common Core State Standards to help educators implement the formative assessment process. An Online Reporting System that
provides assessment results to students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
The reports will show student achievement and progress toward toward college and
career readiness.
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