Silver Oak
Elementary School
2026 Silver Oak Testing Schedule
Assessments & Testing
Testing Information
State testing takes place May 8–15 for students in grades 3–6. To quickly find your child's testing schedule, select their grade below. The schedule is subject to change, so please read your teacher newsletters for the most up-to-date information.
Official testing
May 8–15
Please plan appointments after your child’s testing window whenever possible.
Who participates
Grades 3–6
All students take ELA and math. Grade 5 also takes CAST and the Physical Fitness Test. Grade 6 will take a math placement test for 7th grade.
Score reports
SSR available online
Student Score Reports are typically available electronically about three weeks after testing is completed.
Select your child's grade to view their testing schedule.
What Parents Need to Know
Students in grades 3–6 will take California state tests also called CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) in English language arts and math. In addition, 5th grade students will take the California Science Test (CAST) and the Physical Fitness Test. Sixth grade students will also take a district math placement test for middle school. Please plan appointments after your child’s testing window whenever possible so students can test as scheduled.
Testing Key
CAASPP – California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress | CAT – Computerized Adaptive Test | PT – Performance Task | ELA – English language arts/literacy | CAST – California Science Test | SSR – Student Score Reports | MDTP – Math Diagnostic Testing Project
Testing Schedule - Click on grade to view details
Grade 3 Practice testing in early May • State testing May 11–15 • Make-ups May 18–22
Practice Testing
Week of May 4–8 • 8:30–10 a.m. each day. Students will practice using the online testing platform and tools before official testing begins.
State Testing Schedule
| Date | Assessment | Testing window | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 11 | ELA (CAT) | 8:30–10 a.m. | 45 minutes |
| Tuesday, May 12 | Math (CAT) | 8:30–10 a.m. | 45 minutes |
| Wednesday, May 13 | Math (PT) | 8:30–10 a.m. | 60 minutes |
| Thursday, May 14 | ELA (PT) continued | 8:30–9:45 a.m. | Continued session |
| Friday, May 15 | ELA (PT) | 8:30–10 a.m. | 120 minutes |
Make-Up Testing
Week of May 18–22 • 8:30–10 a.m. Students who miss a testing session may complete testing during the make-up window.
Grade 4 Practice testing in late April and early May • State testing May 11–15 • Make-ups May 18–22
Practice Testing
Week of April 27–May 1: 8:30–10:25 a.m. each day
Week of May 4–8: 8:30–10:25 a.m. each day
State Testing Schedule
| Date | Assessment | Testing window | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 11 | ELA (CAT) | 8:30–10:15 a.m. | 45 minutes |
| Tuesday, May 12 | Math (CAT) | 8:30–10:15 a.m. | 60 minutes |
| Wednesday, May 13 | Math (PT) | 8:30–10:15 a.m. | 60 minutes |
| Thursday, May 14 | ELA (PT) continued | 8:30–10:15 a.m. | Continued session |
| Friday, May 15 | ELA (PT) | 8:30–10:15 a.m. | 120 minutes |
Make-Up Testing
Week of May 18–22 • 8:30–10 a.m.
Students who miss a testing session may complete testing during the make-up window.
Grade 5 Includes CAST science and Physical Fitness Test • State testing May 11–15 • Make-ups May 18–22
Practice Testing
Week of April 20–24: 8:30–10:15 a.m. each day
Week of May 4–8: 8:30–10:15 a.m. each day
State Testing Schedule
CAST Science Test: Friday, May 8
- 8:30–10:15 a.m.
- 10:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
| Date | Assessment | Testing window | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 11 | ELA (CAT) | 8:30–10:15 a.m. | 45 minutes |
| Tuesday, May 12 | Math (CAT) | 8:30–10:15 a.m. | 60 minutes |
| Wednesday, May 13 | Math (PT) | 8:30–10:15 a.m. | 60 minutes |
| Thursday, May 14 | ELA (PT) continued | 8:30–10:15 a.m. | Continued session |
| Friday, May 15 | ELA (PT) | 8:30–10:15 a.m. | 120 minutes |
Physical Fitness and Make-Up Testing
Physical Fitness Test: Will take place in May during the school day. The fitness assessment used in California schools is called FITNESSGRAM.
Make-Up Testing: Week of May 18–22
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Grade 6 Practice testing in late April and early May • State testing May 11–15 • Math placement and make-ups
Practice Testing
Week of April 27–May 1: 8:30–10:15 a.m. each day
Week of May 4–8: 8:30–10:15 a.m. each day
State Testing Schedule
| Date | Assessment | Testing window | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 11 | ELA (CAT) | 8:30–10:15 a.m. | 45 minutes |
| Tuesday, May 12 | Math (CAT) | 8:30–10:15 a.m. | 60 minutes |
| Wednesday, May 13 | Math (PT) | 8:30–10:15 a.m. | 60 minutes |
| Thursday, May 14 | ELA (PT) continued | 8:30–10:15 a.m. | Continued session |
| Friday, May 15 | ELA (PT) | 8:30–10:15 a.m. | 120 minutes |
Math Placement and Make-Up Testing
Math Placement Test: Wednesday, May 20
Silver Oak 6th graders will take the MDTP assessment on Wednesday, May 20 for placement into 7th grade math.
- Middle schools offer Common Core Math 7 and Accelerated Math 7/8.
- Math placement is determined by the MDTP assessment and other factors, including grades, standardized test scores, and teacher evaluations.
- Families are usually notified of placement in August when schedules are posted in PowerSchool.
Completing summer programs does not qualify students to skip classes or be placed in advanced classes for the coming school year.
Make-Up Testing: Week of May 18–22
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
- Thursday, May 21: No make-up testing listed
What These Tests Mean
- CAT: The Computerized Adaptive Test adjusts questions based on student responses to provide a more accurate picture of what each student knows and is able to do.
- PT: The Performance Task asks students to apply their learning through writing, reasoning, problem-solving, and multi-step tasks.
- CAST: The California Science Test is the state science assessment given to 5th grade students.
- SSR: Student Score Reports are the state testing results families receive electronically after testing is completed.
How Families Can Help
- Review this information from our district's March 25 Parent Information Night.
- Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep.
- Have your child arrive at school on time.
- Encourage your child to eat breakfast.
- Avoid scheduling appointments during testing windows when possible.
- Offer calm encouragement and remind your child to simply do their best.