Accommodations Materials for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness

For Reading STEPS, Listening STEPS and Math GOALS 2

The Accommodations Materials for Visual Impairment/Blindness are supplements to the regular test administration manuals and test booklets for these three test series: Reading STEPS, Listening STEPS and Math GOALS 2.

CASAS eTests are compatible with screen reader software.

Test takers with visual impairment/blindness can use CASAS eTests with a screen reader and listen to the test directions, a description of the prompts, test questions, and the answer options for Reading STEPS and Math GOALS 2. For questions about how screen reader software works with online testing, contact the Disability Support Services office at your agency or district, if available, or call CASAS for more information.

These materials can also be used to provide accommodations for test takers with other documented disabilities who require a human reader or use of a screen reader during assessments.

Reading STEPS Test Administration Manual Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness

for Forms 619R and 621R – 630R

The Reading STEPS Test Administration Manual Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness is used in conjunction with the Reading STEPS Test Administration for CASAS eTests and paper-based tests. The supplement includes specific administration guidelines and materials for administering Reading and Listening STEPS assessments to test takers with visual impairment/blindness. In addition, test form scripts for prompts, test questions, and answer options are included for the Reader/Scribe for all forms in the series.

Note: There is not a tactile graphics/braille supplement for CASAS Reading STEPS, as test questions are text-only and allow the Reader/Scribe to read both the questions and the answer options to the test taker.

For those using CASAS eTests, Reading STEPS Forms 619R and 621R – 630R are compatible with screen reading software. Test takers with visual impairment/blindness can listen to the test directions, a description of the prompts, test questions, and answer options.

Reading STEPS Supplemental Materials for Forms 619R and 621R – 630R

Reading STEPS Test Administration Manual Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness*
1 set of test forms for the Reader/Scribe use – 1 copy each of Forms 619R and 621R – 630R
There is not a tactile graphics/braille booklet for Reading STEPS

Listening STEPS Administration Manual Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness

for Forms 619L and 621L – 630L

The Listening STEPS Test Administration Manual Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness is used in conjunction with the Listening STEPS Test Administration Manual for CASAS eTests and paper-based tests. The supplement includes specific administration guidelines and materials for administering Listening STEPS assessments to test takers with visual impairment/blindness.

Note: It is recommended to use a human reader/scribe for Listening STEPS test administration.

Listening STEPS Supplemental Materials for Forms 619L and 621L – 630L

Listening STEPS Test Administration Manual Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness*
1 set of Level A test forms for the Reader/Scribe use – 1 copy each of Forms 621R and 622L
There is not a tactile graphics/braille booklet for Listening STEPS

Math GOALS 2 Test Administration Manual Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness

For Math GOALS 2 Forms 919M and 921M – 930M

$STEPS-Reading-Blind-and-Vision-Impaired-TAM-cover-ARIAL-Font-Color-Paper$ The Math GOALS 2 Test Administration Manual Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness is used in conjunction with the Math GOALS 2 Test Administration Manual for both CASAS eTests and paper-based tests. The supplement includes specific administration guidelines and materials for administering Math GOALS 2 assessments to test takers with visual impairment/blindness. Test form scripts for prompts, test questions, and answer options are included for the Reader/Scribe.

For those using CASAS eTests, Forms 919M and 921M – 930M are compatible with screen reading software. Test takers with visual impairment/blindness can listen to the test directions, a description of the prompts, test questions, and answer options.

Math GOALS 2 Tactile Graphics/Braille Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness

$Math-GOALS-2-Tactile-Graphics-Braille-Supplement$ The Math GOALS 2 Tactile Graphics/Braille Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness is used in conjunction with the Math GOALS 2 series test booklets. The supplement includes tactile graphics for prompts and test questions in braille for items that can be accessed for test takers with visual impairment/blindness. Tactile graphics are images that use raised surfaces so that a test taker with visual impairment/blindness can feel them. They convey non-textual information such as maps, graphs and diagrams.

The Math GOALS 2 Test Administration Manual Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness and the Math GOALS 2 Tactile Graphics/Braille Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness are sold together as a package.

Math GOALS 2 Supplemental Materials for Forms 919M and 921M – 930M

Math GOALS 2 Test Administration Manual Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness*
1 set of test forms for the Reader/Scribe use – 1 copy each of Forms 919M and 921M – 930M
Math GOALS 2 Tactile Graphics/Braille Supplement for Tests Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness

For Reading GOALS and Life and Work Reading

CASAS eTests are compatible with screen reader software!

For questions about how screen reader software works with online testing, contact the Disability Support Services office at your agency or district, if available, or call CASAS for more information.

These materials can also be used to provide accommodations for test takers with other documented disabilities who require a human reader or use of a screen reader during assessments.

Reading GOALS Test Administration Manual Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness

For Reading GOALS Forms 900R-908R

GOALS-Reading-Blind-and-Vision-Impaired-TAM-cover The Reading GOALS Test Administration Manual Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness is used in conjunction with the Reading GOALS Test Administration Manual for both CASAS eTests and paper-based tests. The supplement includes specific administration guidelines and materials for administering Reading GOALS assessments to test takers with visual impairment/blindness. For forms 900R, 901R and 902R, modified next assigned test charts are provided.

In addition, test form scripts for prompts, test questions, and answer options are included for the Reader/Scribe for all forms in the series.

Note: There is not a tactile graphics/braille supplement for CASAS Reading GOALS, as test questions are text-only and allow the Reader/Scribe to read both the questions and the answer options to the test taker.

For those using CASAS eTests, Forms 900R-908R are compatible with screen reading software. Test takers with visual impairment/blindness can listen to the test directions, a description of the prompts, test questions, and answer options.

Life and Work Reading Test Administration Manual Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness

For Life and Work Reading Forms 83R, 84R, 185R, 186R

Life-and-Work-Blind-and-Vision-Impaired-TAM-cover The Life and Work Reading Test Administration Manual Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness is used in conjunction with the Life and Work Reading Test Administration Manual for both CASAS eTests and paper-based tests. The supplement includes specific administration guidelines and materials for administering Life and Work Reading assessments to test takers with visual impairment/blindness. Test form scripts for prompts, test questions, and answer options are included for the Reader/Scribe.

For those using CASAS eTests, Forms 83R, 84R, 185R, and 186R are compatible with screen reading software. Test takers with visual impairment/blindness can listen to the test directions, a description of the prompts, test questions, and answer options.

Life and Work Reading Tactile Graphics/Braille Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness

Life-and-Work-Tactile-Graphics-Braille-Supplement-cover The Life and Work Reading Tactile Graphics/Braille Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness is used in conjunction with the Life and Work Reading test booklets. The supplement includes tactile graphics for prompts and test questions in braille for items that are difficult for test takers with visual impairment/blindness to follow without them. Tactile graphics are images that use raised surfaces so that a test taker with visual impairment/blindness can feel them. They convey non-textual information such as maps, graphs and diagrams.

The Life and Work Reading Test Administration Manual Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness and the Life and Work Reading Tactile Graphics/Braille Supplement for Test Takers with Visual Impairment/Blindness are sold together as a package.

For information about testing accommodations for documented disabilities that applies to all CASAS assessments, go to Accommodations Guidelines.