What is the focus of the listening section of the CAASPP assessment?

The focus of the listening section of the CAASPP assessment is to evaluate students' ability to understand and analyze spoken texts. This portion of the assessment aims to measure how well students can interpret, critically engage with, and respond to auditory information. It requires students to apply listening skills to comprehend various spoken materials, which may include narratives, informational texts, discussions, or presentations.

This evaluation helps educators understand a student's proficiency in processing verbal information, identifying key themes, and recognizing the speaker's tone and purpose, all essential components of effective communication and comprehension in real-world scenarios.