The CASAS Reading STEPS (Student Test of English Progress and Success) assessment is aligned with the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards for Adult Education and includes 5 test levels to support improved accuracy resulting in better student outcomes.
Test Specifics
Reading STEPS assessments correlate to CASAS Competencies and to the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) for Adult Education. Use student test results to help target instruction.
| CASAS Level |
Form Number |
Number of Test Items |
Test Time* |
Scale score ranges**
|
| Appraisal |
619R |
28 |
30 minutes |
|
| Locator |
620R |
14 |
15 minutes |
|
| A |
Forms 621R - 622R |
33 |
30 minutes |
160 - 196 |
| B |
Forms 623R - 624R |
36 |
50 minutes |
184 - 206 |
| C |
Forms 625R - 626R |
36 |
75 minutes |
197 - 216 |
| D |
Forms 627R - 628R |
36 |
75 minutes |
207 - 227 |
| E |
Forms 629R - 630R |
36 |
75 minutes |
217 - 251 |
*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.
** The last score point shown is the Conservative Estimate score.
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 Reading STEPS series.