COLORADO'S ASSESSMENT WAIVER
On March 26, 2021 the U.S. Department of Education approved Colorado’s plan to reduce the amount of required assessments for Spring 2021 due to the unique circumstances schools and districts are facing as a result of the pandemic.
Under the approved plan, districts are required to administer some of the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) and Colorado alternate (CoAlt) assessments, while other assessments will become optional or will be suspended. Grade 8 Science, PSAT 9 and 10, as well as the SAT for grade 11 will be administered as previously scheduled.
The table below summarizes the state assessment requirements for Spring 2021:
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Spring 2021 State Assessments
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Required
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Optional
(2021 Only)
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Suspended
(2021 Only)
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Grade 3
(CMAS and CoAlt)
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English Language Arts
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Math
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|
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Grade 4
(CMAS and CoAlt)
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Math
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English Language Arts
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Social Studies
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Grade 5
(CMAS and CoAlt)
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Science
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Grade 6
(CMAS and CoAlt)
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Math
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English Language Arts
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|
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Grade 7
(CMAS and CoAlt)
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Social Studies
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Grade 8
(CMAS and CoAlt)
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Math
Science
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English Language Arts
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|
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Grade 9
(PSAT and CoAlt)
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PSAT 9
CoAlt ELA & Math
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|
|
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Grade 10
(PSAT and CoAlt)
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PSAT 10
CoAlt ELA & Math
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|
|
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Grade 11
(SAT and CoAlt)
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SAT
CoAlt ELA, Math & Science
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CMAS Science
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The reduced assessment requirements are for this spring only. Parents and caregivers who want to know how their children are progressing in both English language arts and math may have their children take both tests. Schools will notify families about how students may take assessments in both subject areas.
CMAS TEST INFORMATION
Jeffco's Spring 2021 CMAS test window is March 22 - May 14. Each school tailors this window to meet the unique needs of their students and community. Please contact your student's school for specific test dates and other CMAS information.
Schools will reach out to families of remote learners to share testing information and confirm individual testing decisions for this spring.
Families have a right to refuse participation in state assessments for their students. Please contact your child’s school If you have questions about test refusals or the test refusal process.