Reading STEPS
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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.
| Target Population |
English as a Second Language (ESL) |
| Uses |
Progress testing in everyday life and workplace English language skills (Reading) |
| Difficulty Level |
Beginning literacy (Level A) to Advanced ESL (Level E) |
| Placement Tests |
CASAS eTests: Locator or Appraisal for placement into pretest
Paper Tests: Appraisal for placement into pretest
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| Training Requirement |
CASAS Implementation Training |
| NRS Approval |
Yes: English as a Second Language (ESL) |
| Testing Accommodations |
Supplemental Materials for Visual Impairment
Assessment Accommodations webpage |
Documentation
| Reading STEPS FAQs | PDF | 174.64 KB |
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| Reading STEPS Content Standard Blueprint | PDF | 838.08 KB |
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| Reading STEPS Competency Blueprint | PDF | 274.48 KB |
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| Reading STEPS Task Area Blueprint | PDF | 267.59 KB |
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| Reading STEPS Sample Reports | ZIP | 1.51 MB |
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| Reading STEPS Grade Level Equivalents | PDF | 115.07 KB |
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Sample Test Items
View the sample test items to familiarize yourself and your students with the format and content of this reading test series.
| Reading STEPS Sample Items by NRS Level | PDF | 2.68 MB |
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| Reading STEPS Sample Items by Test Form Level | ZIP | 3.74 MB |
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| Reading STEPS Sample Items Scripts for Visually Impaired and Blind | PDF | 493.18 KB |
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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
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| Appraisal |
619R |
28 |
30 minutes |
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| Locator |
620R |
14 |
15 minutes |
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| 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.
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.