California CAA · Alternate Assessment Practice
Build confidence with five focused 10-question practice sets covering reading, mathematics, science, communication, evidence, and applied academic skills.
This California Alternate Assessment (CAA) Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets offer supplemental practice across English language arts, mathematics, science, communication, evidence, and applied academic skills.
Complete one 10-question set at a time. Use the directions and evidence in each task, then review the explanation before moving to the next set.
This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace current California Department of Education guidance, official CAA materials, accessibility supports, or testing policies.
For the broader California assessment hub, visit California State Assessments.
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A 10-question California CAA practice set on caa science and investigation skills, with answers and explanations.
Read or listen to each task as appropriate, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is A tree.
A tree grows, uses energy, and carries out life processes.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Light energy.
Plants use light energy to support photosynthesis and growth.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is The ice melts into water..
Heating can change solid ice into liquid water.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Gravity.
Gravity attracts objects toward Earth.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Plan a fair test..
Planning the procedure helps make the comparison fair and clear.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is The Sun.
The Sun produces light that reaches Earth.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is Coats help reduce heat loss from the body..
Insulating clothing helps the body retain thermal energy.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Its stem becomes taller..
An increase in stem height is evidence of plant growth.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is A thermometer.
A thermometer measures temperature.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Keeping trash out of the habitat..
Reducing trash protects living things and the resources they need.
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Use focused study intervals to work through your next practice set.
The page covers supplemental reading, mathematics, science, communication, evidence, and applied academic skills practice.
There are five practice sets with 10 questions each, for 50 questions in total. Each set can be completed separately.
No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Check the latest California Department of Education information for official materials, accessibility supports, standards, and policies.
