At its August 2024 Meeting opens in a new window , the Commission approved the following passing standard for the Math Performance Assessment (MPA) Field Test:

All Fields (8 rubrics): A final cut score of 14 points

This passing standard will apply to all PK–3, Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), and Visual Impairments (VI) MPA submissions.

The Commission further approved the following:

PK–3 candidates who do not meet the field test passing standard for the CalTPA PK-3 Math Cycle may choose to resubmit revised evidence between January 17–31, 2025, OR wait until after July 1, 2025 to retake the operational version of the CalTPA PK–3 Math Cycle.

PK–3 candidates participating in the MPA Field Test may meet the TPA requirement by taking and passing both the CalTPA Math Cycle Field Test and the CalTPA Instructional Cycle 2 in Literacy.

Math Performance Assessment Field Test Passing Standard