Connecticut's Official Overview
The Connecticut Summative Assessment system includes the following assessments:
- The Connecticut Smarter Balanced Assessment for students in Grades 3 through 8.
- The Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS) assessment for students in Grades 5, 8 and 11.
- The Connecticut SAT School Day for students in Grade 11.
- The Connecticut Alternate Assessment (CTAA) in Grades 3 through 8 and 11 and the Connecticut NGSS Alternate Assessment in Grades 5, 8 and 11 for students who may have significant cognitive disabilities.
- The English Language Proficiency assessment (LAS - Links) in Grades K - 12 for English learners.
- The Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment in Grades 4, 6, 8 and high school.
- The Fall Kindergarten Entrance Inventory is administered to Kindergarten students.
| Content Area(s) | Assessment | Grade(s) | Testing Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Proficiency: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing | LAS-Links | K-12 | January 3-March 9, 2018 |
| English Language Arts & Mathematics | Connecticut Smarter Balanced | 3-8 | March 26-May 25, 2018 |
| Connecticut SAT School Day | 11 |
Primary Test Date: |
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| Connecticut Alternate Assessment | 3-8 and 11 | March 26-May 25, 2018 | |
| Science | Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Assessment Field Test | 5, 8 and 11 | March 26-May 25, 2018 (Grade 11) April 30-May 25, 2018 (Grades 5 and 8) |
| NGSS Alternate Assessment Field Test | 5, 8, and 11 | April 30-May 25, 2018 (Grades 5, 8 and 11) |