CMAS Testing Information
Spring State Assessment Administration
Next month, the Cherry Creek School District will administer the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) English Language Arts and Math tests for students in grades 6-8. Additionally, the CMAS Science tests will be administered to students in grade 8, and CMAS Social Studies test will be administered to students in grade 7.
The test dates for Liberty are:
- 6th grade - April 8-9
- 7th and 8th grade – April 8-10
For all three grades, testing will take the place of students' CORE classes.
Purpose and Value of State Assessments
CMAS and PSAT/SAT are the only common assessment for Colorado students that measure real-world skills like problem-solving and critical thinking. Because the assessments are aligned to the college and career readiness standards that are taught in our classrooms, teachers do not have to “teach to the test.” Instead, good instruction based on the standards will be the best preparation for students.
In the Cherry Creek School District, results from the state assessments are combined with local assessments and other student information to create a full picture of your student’s learning experience in our schools. This helps parents and educators answer important questions such as:
- Did your student meet the expectations at their grade level to be on track for the next level of learning?
- Does your student need additional services and/or support?
- How well did your student perform compared to other students across the state?
- How well did your school do overall in meeting performance and growth goals throughout the year?
To ensure your student has the best experience on test day, please make sure your student is well-rested and has a good breakfast.
For more information about state testing in Colorado, click HERE.
Parent Exemptions
While state testing provides valuable information about your student’s academic achievement and growth, Colorado statute does allow parents to exempt their students from testing without consequences to the student, school, or district. If you plan to exempt your student from state testing, please login to your my.cherrycreekschools.org parent portal and click on the “State Assessment Exemption” tile.