California Science Test

California Science Test

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    CALIFORNIA SCIENCE TEST (CAST)

    The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress System includes federally required science assessments based on the Next Generation science Standards. Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve. The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress System includes federally required science assessments based on the Next Generation science Standards. The California Science Test (CAST) is administered in grades five and eight and once in high school.

    For more information, please refer to the CAST Overview Document

    Understanding CAST

    This science assessment is the new California Science Test (CAST), which is based on the Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve. 

    For more information, please refer to the CAST Overview Document

    CAST - CAA Version  Alternate version of the science assessment. Available only for students with IEPs.

     

    Helpful CAST Links

    CAST Blueprint

    CAST Designated Supports

    CAST Practice Test

    This page was last updated on August 7, 2025