What is CMA?
The California Modified Assessment (CMA) is a new
grade-level assessment for students who have an individualized education
program (IEP) plan, are receiving grade-level instruction and, even with
interventions, will not achieve grade-level proficiency within the year covered
by the student's IEP plan. The purpose of these tests is to allow students to
demonstrate achievement of the content standards in English–language arts,
mathematics, and science. The CMA test format is designed to provide students
with disabilities greater access to an assessment of the
IEP plans must be revised annually to include CMA participation beginning in 2008. The decision to use the CMA is an IEP team decision based on student needs.
Who Takes the CMA?
Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 may take one or more of the CMA tests if they:
Students shall not take the CMA if they: