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Dear Parent/Guardian: There are many ways to measure your child’s learning. Your child’s teacher uses report card grades, classroom work, teacher observations, and end-of-year statewide test results to get a complete picture of your child’s learning. Each year, students participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Your child will take the following tests, depending on their grade level or instructional program:  Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for English language arts and math, required tests in grades 3–8 and 11  California Science Test (CAST), a required test in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school This year, your school will give the summative assessments in person. You are an important part of your child’s education. To make sure yo

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