CMAS Test Design

English Language Arts

ELA Frameworks for Grades 3-8
High Level Blueprints (Updated for Spring 2018)
- Grade 3 Reading-Writing Evidence Statements
- Grade 4 Reading-Writing Evidence Statements
- Grade 5 Reading-Writing Evidence Statements
- Grade 6 Reading-Writing Evidence Statements
- Grade 7 Reading-Writing Evidence Statements
- Grade 8 Reading-Writing Evidence Statements
- Literary Analysis, Research Simulation, and Narrative Task Models
- Scoring Rubrics

Science

2020 Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) Science Implementation Timeline
Frameworks

Mathematics

Frameworks
Evidence Statement Tables

Social Studies

Preliminary Frameworks

Frameworks list the percent representation and number of score points for each of the reporting categories/standard areas that appear on the summative assessments. They also specify the Evidence Outcomes that are eligible for inclusion on the state assessments. CDE incorporated feedback from content experts and educators throughout the state to create the final versions of the frameworks.

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