Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS)

What are the question types in the CMAS test?

The question or item types in the CMAS Math Test include:

• Multiple-choice items (MC)
• Multi-select response
• Constructed response
• Interact with a number line
• Graph points and lines
• Divide and shade shapes
• Drag and Drop
• Hot Spot

The question or item types in the CMAS ELA Test include:

• Multiple choice response
• Multi-select response
• Constructed response
• Drag and Drop
• Hot Spot
• Short Answer
• Passage sets

What is the calculator policy for the CMAS Math test?

The calculator policy for the CMAS Math test is as follows:

For grades 3-5, no calculators are allowed.

For grades 6–8, Unit 1 consists of a non-calculator section and a calculator section

For grades 6-8, Units 2-3 are calculator units

Are accommodations available for the CMAS test?

Yes, eligible students with disabilities and English language learners can receive accommodations to ensure fair access to the assessments as per their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or language proficiency needs.

What is included in the Lumos tedBooks for CMAS?

The Lumos tedBook for CMAS includes:

• Questions based on 30+ Math skills (in Math tedBook) and 40+ ELA skills (in ELA tedBook)
• Detailed answer explanations for every question
• Access to 2 Online Practice Tests that mimic the CMAS Assessments
• Personalized Study Plan
• Teachers Get FREE Access to Lumos StepUp Basic Account

What is included in the Lumos StepUp online program for CMAS?

The Lumos StepUp Online Program for CMAS includes:

• Access to 2 Online Practice Tests that mimic the CMAS Assessments
• Questions based on 30+ Math skills and 40+ ELA skills
• Detailed answer explanations for every question
• Teachers Get FREE Access to Lumos StepUp Basic Account

To access Parent / Student portal click here

What resources does Lumos Learning provide to Schools?

Lumos Learning provides test prep resources in two forms – The printed workbooks are referred to as tedBooks and the online program is referred to as StepUp.

For more details:
click here for tedBook Resources

click here for StepUp Online Resources

Where can I find sample items for CMAS Assessments?

This page provides hundreds of CMAS sample items for grades 3 through 8. The CMAS items are available in Math and English Language Arts.

To access Free Sample questions click here