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State Assessments

Colorado Measures of Academic Success

State-level results from the Colorado Measures of Academic Success have been released. Below are resources to help families interpret results the impact of the pandemic on education in 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Spring 2021 State Assessment Results
Questions and answers for families that address the impact of COVID-19 on assessment results.
- English - Assessment Results FAQs (PDF)
- Spanish - Assessment Results FAQs (PDF)
Colorado Measures of Academic Success: Understanding English Language Arts and Math Score Reports
This document contains information to help you read and interpret your student's assessment results.
- English - Understanding ELA and Math Reports (PDF)
- Spanish - Understanding ELA and Math Reports (PDF)
CMAS 2021 Results - What Parents Need to Know (PDF)
- This one-pager covers the unique learning experiences from the pandemic, what results can tell us about children's learning and how participation rates factor into results.

Spring 2021 State Assessments
This fact sheet explains the changes to assessments for spring 2021.
- English - State Assessments Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Spanish - State Assessments Fact Sheet (PDF)
At a Glance 2020-21
This one-page fact sheet shows which state assessments students took in spring 2021 based on grade level and the total time students in each grade will spend taking tests.
- English - State Assessments At a Glance (PDF)
- Spanish - State Assessments At a Glance (PDF)

ACCESS for English Language Learners Testing

The ACCESS for English Language Learners tests are given each year to help parents, teachers and school leaders understand the progress emerging bilingual students are making in learning English.

Read this fact sheet to learn more about State ACCESS tests during COVID-19:

CDE launches campaign on importance of reading to children at home

To increase awareness of the importance of early literacy, the Colorado Department of Education launched a public information campaign to encourage and empower parents to make reading part of their daily routine with their children.