Parent and Family Resources

2017 State Test Results and What to Expect this School 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 for the second year and 11th-graders took the SAT in April for the first time. The state level results for these tests will soon be available. These materials can 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

• State Tests - Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) 
  • CMAS - What to expect for the 2017-18 school year (PDF)
  • Frequently asked questions about CMAS (PDF)
• Purpose and Value of State Assessments (PDF)

Test Results

• 2017-18 test results - coming soon
• Parent's Guide to Understanding the Score Reports for Colorado's English Language Arts and Math Tests (PDF)
• How to Use the Test Results to Support Your Student (PDF)
• Sample Score Report
  • English Language Arts (PDF) |  Math (PDF)
• CMAS Tests Results & School/District Accountability (PDF)

PSAT & SAT in Colorado

• PSAT and SAT in Colorado: Delivering more opportunities for ALL students (PDF)

Before taking the test

• Taking the PSAT(PDF)
• Official SAT Practice (PDF)
• Taking the SAT (PDF)
• What you need to know on test day - coming soon
  • PSAT (PDF) | SAT (PDF)

After taking the test - coming soon

• Make the most of your PSAT Score (PDF)
• Understanding your SAT Score (PDF)
• Step-by-step guide to create your College Board account (PDF)