caaspp-elpac.ets.org CAASPP Test Results - CAASPP Reporting (CA Dept of Education) English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics academic assessment for students in grades 3–8 and grade 11. Alternate English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) for ELA and Mathematics For students whose individualized education programs indicate they should take an alternate assessment for ELA and mathematics. English Language Proficiency English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) Tests for English language proficiency given to students whose primary language is a language other than English. Science California Science Test (CAST) A science test measuring how well students understand the scientific core ideas, concepts, and practices they have learned. Alternate Science California Alternate Assessment (CAA) for Science For students whose individualized education programs indicate they should take an alternate assessment for science. Spanish Reading/Language Arts California Spanish Assessment (CSA) This optional assessment is for students seeking a measure of their Spanish reading/language arts skills.