Requesting a Score Verification

For multiple-choice questions, your answers are scored and then verified before your results are reported. Therefore, the score verification service for multiple-choice questions is not available.

All written, oral, and video-recorded constructed responses are scored according to standardized procedures. Scorers with relevant professional backgrounds are oriented to these procedures and are carefully monitored during scoring sessions. As part of the scoring process, responses are scored by multiple scorers. However, if you wish to have your constructed responses reevaluated, you may request a score verification. NOTE: The score verification service is not available if you have passed the test or subtest.

A request for score verification can be submitted online using the Score Verification Request Form. Only tests/subtests/sections with constructed-response items are eligible for this service. You must submit your request for a score verification within 90 calendar days of the test date. The score verification fee is $50 per test/subtest/section. Payment for score verification must be made by credit, debit, or check card.

In the event that the score verification process results in a score alteration, you will be issued a corrected test result, the score verification fee will be refunded, and your records will be updated. If the original result is confirmed, you will be sent an email indicating that the result has been confirmed. In this case, your score verification fee will not be refunded.

Submission materials are scored according to standardized procedures. Assessors with relevant professional backgrounds are oriented to these procedures and are carefully monitored during scoring. However, if you do not agree with your per cycle scores and feel that your scores do not accurately represent your response, you may request a score verification.

NOTE:

1. The score verification service is not available if you have passed the cycle.
2. The score verification service can only be requested when a numeric score has been assigned to all rubrics. If your CalAPA, CalTPA, or EdSp CalTPA submission does not meet the CalAPA, CalTPA, or EdSp CalTPA Submission Requirements, your Assessment Results Report (ARR) will include an associated Condition Code on one or more rubrics. A Condition Code on your ARR indicates that the designated rubric(s) are unscorable (because of problems with submitted materials) and therefore not eligible for score verification.
3. The score verification service is not available for the Literacy Performance Assessment Pilot.

A request to verify assessment cycle scores can be submitted online using the Score Verification Request Form. You must submit your request for this service within 90 calendar days of your results report date. Payment for score verification must be made by credit, debit, or check card.

CalAPA Score Verification Fees, per Cycle

• CalAPA Cycle 1: $80
• CalAPA Cycle 2: $100
• CalAPA Cycle 3: $100

CalTPA Score Verification Fees, per Cycle

• CalTPA Cycle 1: $100
• CalTPA Cycle 2: $100

EdSp CalTPA Score Verification Fees, per Cycle

• EdSp CalTPA Cycle 1: $100
• EdSp CalTPA Cycle 2: $100

The score verification process will take place within 60 calendar days of receipt of the request. You will be sent an email with the results of the score verification.

In the event that the score verification process results in a score alteration, you will be issued a corrected Assessment Results Report, the score verification fee will be refunded, and your records will be updated. If the original result is confirmed, you will be sent an email indicating that the result has been confirmed. In this case, your score verification fee will not be refunded.