CA Science Test (CAST)
Information
The CA Science Assessments are online assessments administered to students in grades 5 and 8 in PYLUSD.
Assessment Fact Sheet
Provides answers to general questions you might have about various aspects and objectives of the CAST field test.
www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/documents/castfactsheet.pdf
Parent Guide to Understanding the California Science Test
Provides answers to key questions, such as who takes the assessments and why, when, and how they are administered, and other questions parents and guardians might have.
www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/documents/castpgtu.pdf
California Science Practice and Training Tests
Click on the link below to access the Training Test portal. The Training Tests provide students with the opportunity to quickly become familiar with the software and interface features. The Training Tests are organized by grade-bands (e.g., 3–5).