Reading GOALS (Greater Opportunities for Adult Learning Success) uses all new test items that measure academic language and higher-order reading skills contained in the National Reporting System (NRS) Educational Functional Levels (EFLs).
The series covers a balance of life skills and employment-related content of interest to adults.
Sample Test Items
View the Reading GOALS sample test items to familiarize yourself and your students with the format and content of this reading test series.
Test Specifics
Reading GOALS assessments correlate to CASAS Competencies and to CASAS Content Standards. Use student test results to help target instruction.
| CASAS Level |
Form Number |
Number of Test Items |
Test Time* |
Scale score ranges
|
| A |
Forms 901R - 902R |
39 |
60 minutes |
165 - 212 |
| B |
Forms 903R - 904R |
40 |
75 minutes |
196 - 225 |
| C |
Forms 905R - 906R |
40 |
75 minutes |
210 - 238 |
| D |
Forms 907R - 908R |
40 |
75 minutes |
228 - 262 |
*Students must be allowed up to the time listed to complete the test, but most students will finish the test in less time. Students may be given additional time as an accommodation under certain circumstances.
Resources
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