CMAS CMAS Test Format and Preparation

Question 1

Which grades in Colorado are required to take the CMAS assessments?

Accepted Answer

Grades 3–8 and 11

Answer

Grades 1–5

Answer

Grades 6–12

Answer

Grades K–4

Question 2

What does CMAS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Colorado Measures of Academic Success

Answer

Colorado Math and Arts Standards

Answer

Comprehensive Multi-Assessment System

Answer

Colorado Mastery and Achievement Standards

Question 3

How is the CMAS assessment primarily delivered to students?

Accepted Answer

Computer-based testing

Answer

Paper and pencil only

Answer

Oral examination only

Answer

Portfolio review

Question 4

Which organization develops and oversees the CMAS assessments?

Accepted Answer

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE)

Answer

The College Board

Answer

ACT Inc.

Answer

The U.S. Department of Education

Question 5

Which testing vendor currently delivers the CMAS assessments in Colorado?

Accepted Answer

DRC (Data Recognition Corporation)

Answer

Pearson

Answer

Educational Testing Service (ETS)

Answer

McGraw-Hill

Question 6

What standards are the CMAS ELA and Math assessments aligned to?

Accepted Answer

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

Answer

The Colorado State Academic Standards only

Answer

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Answer

The National Curriculum Standards