The SIPPS program uses a unique process and content to help students develop reading fluency quickly and effectively. To address these differences, decoding instruction must be flexible and multi-leveled, both across and within grades. Although comprehension is relatively grade-level specific, students differ dramatically in their decoding skills. SIPPS (Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words) is a research-based foundational skills program based on the premise that beginning literacy is best taught through two distinct strands, one focusing on decoding and the other on comprehension. CAASPP summative assessments are administered to 3rd-6th grade students in the spring trimester.CAASPP interim assessments are also administered to 3rd-6th grade students in the fall and winter trimesters to monitor students' progress and diagnose areas of need.A district genre writing assessment is also administered.
Hasbrouck & Tindal's Oral Reading Fluency Assessment.RenLearn Star360 Early Literacy, Reading, and Math.The BUSD assessment system includes a variety of diagnostic and progress monitoring tests given throughout the school year in all classrooms to assess students' literacy and mathematics skills. Science: K-6 MacMillan/McGraw Hill California Science.History/Social Science: K-6 MacMillan/McGraw Hill California Vistas.Math: TK-5 McGraw-Hill My Math, Grade 6 - Glencoe/McGraw-Hill CA Math.English Language Arts: TK - Happily Ever After, TK Dual Immersion - Frog Street PreK, K Dual Immersion - McGraw-Hill Maravillas, Estrellitas, K-6 McGraw-Hill Wonders, 4-6 ELA Core Replacement Course - National Geographic Inside, SDC - Voyager Passport, 7-12 Accelerate Education.The Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment oversees the instructional program offered to all students, including student assessment.