About
Meaningful and relevant tests work hand-in-hand with rigorous academic standards. The state’s new tests, called the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, measure students’ mastery of the standards and the complex thinking and other critical skills students need to be successful in school and in life.
2016 State Test Results and What to Expect this Year
This past spring, third- through ninth-graders in Colorado took the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) tests that are aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards. Colorado's 10th-graders took the PSAT and 11th-graders took the ACT in April. The state level results for these tests will soon be available. These materials will help parents better understand what the test results mean and how they can be used to support their student's academic success.
About State Tests
- Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS): What to expect for the 2015-16 school year
Get an update on what state tests your student will be taking this year.
English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF) - Frequently asked questions about CMAS
English | Spanish (PDF) - State and Federal Assessment Requirements (PDF)
- Purpose and Value of State Assessments (PDF)
PSAT & SAT in Colorado
- Introducing the PSAT and SAT in Colorado (PDF)
- Taking the PSAT 10 (PDF
- Official SAT Practice (PDF)
- Taking the SAT (PDF)
Test Results
- Parent's Guide to Understanding the New Score Reports for Colorado's English Language Arts and Math Tests (PARCC)
English | Spanish (PDF) - How to Use the Test Results to Support Your Student
English | Spanish (PDF) - Sample Score Reports
- English Language Arts
English | Spanish | 9 other languages (PDF) - Math
English | Spanish | 9 other languages (PDF)
- English Language Arts
- CMAS Tests Results & School/District Accountability
- PARCC
Parent Resources for PARCC
Colorado Alternate Assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities
