Smarter Balance Assessments (SBA) is the state summative assessment in English Language Arts/Literacy and Math. The tests fulfill the federal requirement that students be tested in English Language Arts and Math.

Students in grades 3-8 and 10 are required to take the ELA and math assessments. Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 are required to take the science assessment. Students in grades 11 or 12 may elect to take ELA and/or math in order to fulfill a graduation pathway.