CMAS
Colorado Measures of Academic Success
Colorado has a series of educational standards known as the Colorado Academic Standards that outline academic objectives for students in every grade across 10 content areas. The rigorous standards set expectations so Colorado students are prepared to succeed in college or careers upon high school graduation.
Colorado has a series of educational standards known as the Colorado Academic Standards that outline academic objectives for students in every grade across 10 content areas. The rigorous standards set expectations so Colorado students are prepared to succeed in college or careers upon high school graduation.
To measure students’ mastery of the state’s academic standards, Colorado administers a set of common assessments known as the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) and PSAT/SAT. CMAS and PSAT/SAT are the only common measuring tools for Colorado students. Measuring real-world skills like problem-solving and critical thinking, the tests are aligned to classroom work so teachers do not have to “teach to the test.” Instruction based on the standards is the best preparation.
To measure students’ mastery of the state’s academic standards, Colorado administers a set of common assessments known as the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) and PSAT/SAT. CMAS and PSAT/SAT are the only common measuring tools for Colorado students. Measuring real-world skills like problem-solving and critical thinking, the tests are aligned to classroom work so teachers do not have to “teach to the test.” Instruction based on the standards is the best preparation.
For more information regarding CMAS, please visit the CDE's website at http://www.cde.state.co.us/assessment/generalinfo-parents
For more information regarding CMAS, please visit the CDE's website at http://www.cde.state.co.us/assessment/generalinfo-parents
2023 - 2024 Testing Window: April 8 - April 26
2023 - 2024 Testing Window: April 8 - April 26
The following CMAS assessments will be administered this school year:
The following CMAS assessments will be administered this school year:
- All students, Grades 6 -8: CMAS-English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA/L) and Mathematics*
- 8th Grade only: Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Science**