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CSAP Questionnaire

1. What are the approximate costs to implement the Colorado State Assessment Program (CSAP) incurred by taxpayers annually?

A.  Less than $5 million

B.  About $15 million

C.  About $25 million

D.  About $45 million

2. How many independent analysis, evaluations, or audits have been conducted for the CSAP to ensure reliability, integrity, and accuracy?

A.  Zero (0)

B.  One (1)

C.  Two (2)

D.  Ten (10)

3. CSAP tests and linking school performance to students’ test scores is beneficial to:

A.  Students – CSAP prepares them for the real world and greatly assist them in their chosen profession

B.  Parents- the label of ‘proficient’ provides specific information on their child’s strengths, areas of concern, and meaningful strategies for supporting future growth

C.  Teachers – trains them how to do a better job of teaching and makes sure that there not just showing movies all day

D.  Politicians – makes it “appear” to the public like politicians really do care about Colorado’s school children

4. CSAP is shown to improve achievement in which of the following areas:

A.  Improved graduation rates

B.  Higher annual CSAP scores

C.  Advances for low-income and minority children

D.  Greater parental involvement

5. The best time to plan your family summer vacation:

A.  Summer

B.  December

C.  During the week of CSAP

D.  Spring Break

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