Use the progress tests (pre- and post) in this reading comprehension series to monitor the progress of your ESL/ELL/VESL students. This competency-based series helps to identify the reading skills students need as you prepare them to function successfully in today's society.
Delivery Formats
Web-Based Testing (CASAS eTests Online)
Test Booklets
Scoring Options
CASAS eTests
TOPSpro Software
Manual Scoring (answer keys are included in Test Administration Manual)
Advantages and Benefits
- Four levels of pre- and post-tests, from Level A (beginning literacy) to Level D (adult secondary level)
- Measures all NRS levels
- Tests administered on CASAS eTests or with test booklets
- Tests easy to administer, score, and interpret
- Balance of life skills and employment-related content
- Life and Work Reading assessments correlate to CASAS Competencies and to CASAS Content Standards. Use student test results to help target instruction.
Test Specifics
Students have up to one hour to complete their test.
Life and Work Reading |
CASAS
Level |
Form
Number |
Number of
Test Items |
A |
Form 81 |
24 |
A |
Form 82 |
24 |
A |
*Form 81X |
28 |
A |
*Form 82X |
28 |
B |
Form 83 |
32 |
B |
Form 84 |
32 |
C |
†Form 85 |
37 |
C |
†Form 86 |
37 |
C |
Form 185 |
38 |
C |
Form 186 |
38 |
D |
Form 187 |
32 |
D |
Form 188 |
32 |
*Forms 81X and 82X are extended range tests that serve as a "bridge" between two levels.
†Forms 85 and 86 are workplace-focused. All other tests in this series are a balance of life skills and employment-related content.
Testing Accommodations
Sample Test Items
Download the Life and Work Reading sample test items to familiarize yourself and your students with the format and content of the series.
Resources
Use the QuickSearch Online database to determine instructional resources by assessment series, skill area, program type, CASAS competency, publication title, and by publisher.
CASAS offers self-paced CASAS Implementation Training at no cost. If you have not yet completed CASAS Implementation Training, you'll need to do so prior to ordering the Life and Work Reading series.
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