CMAS CMAS Test Format and Preparation 3

Question 1

How are CMAS scores typically reported to families?

Accepted Answer

Through a score report mailed home or sent through the school

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Via a phone call from the principal

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Posted publicly on the school website

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Only shared with teachers, never with families

Question 2

Which performance level on CMAS indicates that a student has met grade-level expectations?

Accepted Answer

Level 4 – Met Expectations

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Level 1 – Did Not Yet Meet Expectations

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Level 2 – Partially Met Expectations

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Level 3 – Approached Expectations

Question 3

What does it mean if a student scores at 'Level 5 – Exceeded Expectations' on CMAS?

Accepted Answer

The student demonstrated advanced mastery beyond grade-level expectations

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The student performed below grade level

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The student met minimum requirements only

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The student's score was invalid

Question 4

Which accommodation is commonly provided for English Language Learners (ELLs) on CMAS?

Accepted Answer

Access to translated test directions or a bilingual glossary

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Automatic exemption from testing

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Testing in a foreign language instead of English

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Double the number of correct attempts allowed

Question 5

What is the purpose of the CMAS interim assessments offered during the school year?

Accepted Answer

To provide teachers with data on student progress before the summative assessment

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To replace the summative CMAS test

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To rank schools for public reporting

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To satisfy federal No Child Left Behind requirements

Question 6

Which federal law requires Colorado to administer the CMAS assessments annually?

Accepted Answer

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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No Child Left Behind (NCLB)