Pupil instruction: math assessments.
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Overview
This bill requires the California State Board of Education to develop and post criteria and guidance for selecting evidence-based, culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate mathematics diagnostic assessments for students in kindergarten and grades 1 and 2. It also mandates that school districts adopt and use these assessments to evaluate students’ math knowledge and identify those needing additional support, with provisions for using alternative assessments and offering parent access to results. The bill aims to improve early math education and ensure equitable access to assessments for all students.
Key provisions
- Requires the State Board to develop criteria and guidance for math diagnostic assessments.
- Directs the State Department of Education to post a list of approved assessments on its website.
- Mandates school districts to adopt and use diagnostic assessments by June 30, 2028.
- Allows districts to use alternative assessments if self-certified to meet criteria.
- Requires assessment of all students in kindergarten and grades 1 and 2.
- Provides for parent access to assessment results and information.
- Includes provisions for assessing English learners and non-English speakers in their primary language.
- Requires the department to curate and maintain guidance on evidence-based support strategies aligned with the Mathematics Framework.
Who is affected
- Students in kindergarten and grades 1 and 2
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