CASAS Implementation Updates: New and Expiring Assessments

J. Michelle JohnsonState Director, Adult and Family EducationJune 10, 2019

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• The information presented in this webinar is for use by the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Adult and Family Education (OSSE AFE) Providers, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act “WIOA” Core Partners and Other DC Agencies/Providers implementing the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) in the District of Columbia.

Important Notice

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At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:• Identify approved CASAS assessments for reporting and

accountability purposes in accordance with the WIOA and National Reporting System (NRS).

• Identify the appropriate CASAS assessments to be administered to ABE and ESL students.

Webinar Objectives

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• CASAS is the state-approved assessment system for OSSE AFE.

• In addition to implementing the paper-based system, OSSE AFE has a state license for CASAS eTests and TOPSproEnterprise and makes these resources available to its sub-grantees, DC government partner agencies, adult education and workforce development providers, and other organizations in the District of Columbia.

• About CASAS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpgMXcU-GAM

DC State Approved Assessment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpgMXcU-GAM

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• NRS-approved assessment through Feb. 25, 2025o CASAS Reading GOALS for ABE/ASE (900 series)

• NRS-approved assessment through March 7, 2022 o CASAS Math GOALS for ABE/ASE (900 series)

• NRS assessments that sunset/expire on June 30, 2019 for ABE/ASE students.

o Life Skills Math (30 series)

o Secondary Math (Forms 505/506)

o Life and Work Reading (80 series)

o Beginning Literacy (Forms 27/28)

o Reading for Language Arts (Forms 513/514)

SPECIAL NOTE: Students must be pre- and post-tested with the same series; only validly matched pairs of assessments within the same CASAS series are allowable for reporting student gains.

CASAS NRS-Approved Assessments- ABE/ASE Students and ESL Students in ABE Programs

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Expiring CASAS Assessments for ABE/ASE Students (Chart 1)

CHART 1: EXPIRING CASAS ASSESSMENTS (PAPER TESTS AND COMPUTER eTESTS)

CASAS Assessments with National Reporting System (NRS) Approval for Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Adult Secondary Education (ASE) Students

CASAS Reading Assessments (Expire on June 30, 2019) • CASAS Beginning Literacy Reading Assessments: Forms 27 and 28. • CASAS Life and Work Reading Assessments: Forms 81, 82, 81X, 82X, 83, 84, 85, 86, 185, 186, 187 and 188. • CASAS Secondary Level Reading for Language Arts Assessments: Forms 513 and 514. • CASAS Reading for Citizenship Assessments: Forms 951, 951X - 952, and 952X. • CASAS Reading for Developmental Disabilities Assessments: Forms 310 and 311.

CASAS Math Assessments (Expire on June 30, 2019) • CASAS Life Skills Math Assessments: Forms 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38. • CASAS Secondary Level Mathematics Assessments: Forms 505 and 506.

CASAS users are advised to shred all paper-based copies of expiring assessments.

CHART 1: EXPIRING CASAS ASSESSMENTS (PAPER TESTS AND COMPUTER eTESTS)

CASAS Assessments with National Reporting System (NRS) Approval

for Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Adult Secondary Education (ASE) Students

CASAS Reading Assessments (Expire on June 30, 2019)

· CASAS Beginning Literacy Reading Assessments: Forms 27 and 28.

· CASAS Life and Work Reading Assessments: Forms 81, 82, 81X, 82X, 83, 84, 85, 86, 185, 186, 187 and 188.

· CASAS Secondary Level Reading for Language Arts Assessments: Forms 513 and 514. 

· CASAS Reading for Citizenship Assessments: Forms 951, 951X - 952, and 952X.

· CASAS Reading for Developmental Disabilities Assessments: Forms 310 and 311.

CASAS Math Assessments (Expire on June 30, 2019)

· CASAS Life Skills Math Assessments: Forms 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38.

· CASAS Secondary Level Mathematics Assessments: Forms 505 and 506.

CASAS users are advised to shred all paper-based copies of expiring assessments.

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National Reporting System (NRS) Approved CASAS Assessments (Chart 2)

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• NRS-approved assessment through Feb. 2, 2021

o Life and Work Reading (80 series)o Life and Work Listening (80 series)o Beginning Literacy (Forms 27/28)o Reading for Language Arts (Forms 513/514)

Additional guidance and information is forthcoming!

SPECIAL NOTE: Students must be pre- and post-tested with the same series; only validly matched pairs of assessments within the same CASAS series are allowable for reporting student gains.

CASAS NRS-Approved Assessments - ESL Students

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National Reporting System (NRS) Approved CASAS Assessments (Chart 2) (Cont.)

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CASAS Correlation Charts (Chart 3)

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CASAS Reading Series measures:

• CASAS Competencies

• Content Standardso CASAS Reading Content Standardso CCR Standards for Adult Education in the areas of:

• Reading• Reading Foundations

• Reading Task Areas

• Depth of Knowledge (DOK)• Academic Vocabulary – drawn from the Academic Word List (AWL)

Reading GOALS Series include skills used in academic and employment settings, as well as everyday life-skills.

Reading GOALS Series

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• Multiple choice – All levelso Comprehension (in existing Readingtests)o Sentence completion

• Level A onlyo Photo prompts and distractors in beginning of the test

• New text and item features – Levels B, C, Do Numbered lines in text passageso Underlined words embedded inpassage

• Item Families o Multiple items related to one reading passage makes efficient use of test time

• Practice items are provided.

Reading GOALS Series (Cont.)

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Photo Prompts (Level A only)

Reading GOALS Series (Cont.)

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• Appraisal (Form 900R)o 30 minutes (28 questions)

• Locator (Form 104R - eTests only)o 15 minutes (12 questions)

• Pre- and Post Tests o Level A (Forms 901R and 902R) – 60 minutes (39 questions)o Levels B (Forms 903R and 904R) - 75 minutes (40 questions)o Level C (Forms 905R and 906R) - 75 minutes (40 questions)o Level D (Forms 907R and 908R) - 75 minutes (40 questions)

Reading GOALS Series (Cont.)

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NRS Educational Functioning Levels (EFLs) and CASAS Scale Scores –Reading GOALS Series and Reading Life and Work Series

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CASAS Math GOALS Series measures:

• CASAS Competencies

• Content Standardso CASAS Math Content Standardso CCR Standards for Adult Education

• Number Sense• Algebra• Geometry• Measurement• Statistical Reasoning

Math GOALS Series include skills used in academic and employment settings, as well as everyday life-skills.

Math GOALS Series

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• A range of item types is provided, including:o Word problems (reading complexity and cognitive load are

consistent with level-specific expectations)o Simple to advanced calculationo Traditional academic contextso Situational scenarios that reflect real-world applications

• Forms A/B (40 items each form) and Forms C/D (38 items each form) sample all content areas appropriate for that test level.

• Practice items are provided.• Formulae are provided within the item presentation so that focus is

on math concepts and skills, not memorization.

• Basic calculators are provided/allowed.

Math GOALS Series (Cont.)

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How Calculator Appears on Math Goals eTest

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How Calculator Appears on Math Goals eTest (Cont.)

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• Appraisal (Form 900M)o 30 minutes (20 questions)

• Locator (Form 104M - eTests only)o 15 minutes (10 questions)

• Pre- and Post-Tests o Levels A/B (Forms 913M and 914) – 60 minutes (40

questions)o Levels B/C (Forms 917M and 918M) - 75 minutes (38

questions)

New Math GOALS Series (Cont.)

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NRS Educational Functioning Levels (EFLs) and CASAS Scale Scores –Math GOALS Series and Reading Life and Work Series

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Score Conversion and Next Test Chart – Reading GOALS Appraisal

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*ESL students who score 236 or above on a Life and Work Reading Appraisal (Form 80) should be administered a Reading GOALS locator and pre-test.

Score Conversion and Next Test Chart -Life and Work Reading and Listening Appraisal

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Score Conversion and Next Test Chart – Math GOALS Appraisal

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Resources to Support Instruction

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Resources to Support Instruction (Cont.)

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Resources to Support Instruction (Cont.)

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Resources to Support Instruction (Cont.)

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Resources to Support Instruction (Cont.)

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• Access anywhere with Internet connection & Windows® computer

• Synchronized “real-time” data for accurate results• Reports available immediately after test administration• Streamline assessment and placement

• Replace Appraisal with short computer-adaptive locator• Administer locator + pretest in one sitting• Test(s) scored and recorded automatically• Printable summary of results displayed on screen

• Automatically assigns next test

Benefits of Using CASAS eTests

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• CASAS eTests Online– WTUs (web-test units) / as low as $1.75 per unit

• Paper-based tests– Most test booklets are reusable up to 5 times; 25 booklets /

$100– Answer Sheets

– TOPSpro Test Record /100 for $63– General Purpose Answer Sheets / tablet of 100 for $63

– Test Administration Manuals – Appraisal Manuals / $79– Pre- and post-test manuals / $40

Cost of Assessment

Prices are approximate and subject to change. Please check www.CASAS.org for current pricing.

http://www.casas.org/

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OSSE Adult and Family Education

Phone: (202) 741-5531

Email: OSSE.AFETA@dc.gov

Website:https://osse.dc.gov/page/adult-education-providers-and-partners

Contact Information for Techncial Assistance

CASAS TechSupport

Phone: (800) 255-1036 ext. 2

Email: techsupport@casas.org

Website: www.casas.org

mailto:OSSE.AFETA@dc.govhttps://osse.dc.gov/page/adult-education-providers-and-partnersmailto:techsupport@casas.orghttp://www.casas.org/

Slide Number 1Important Notice Webinar Objectives DC State Approved Assessment CASAS NRS-Approved Assessments�- ABE/ASE Students and ESL Students in ABE Programs Expiring CASAS Assessments for ABE/ASE Students �(Chart 1) National Reporting System (NRS) Approved �CASAS Assessments (Chart 2)CASAS NRS-Approved Assessments �- ESL Students National Reporting System (NRS) Approved �CASAS Assessments (Chart 2) (Cont.)CASAS Correlation Charts (Chart 3)Reading GOALS SeriesReading GOALS Series (Cont.) Reading GOALS Series (Cont.) Reading GOALS Series (Cont.) NRS Educational Functioning Levels (EFLs) and CASAS Scale Scores – �Reading GOALS Series and Reading Life and Work Series Math GOALS Series Math GOALS Series (Cont.)How Calculator Appears on Math Goals eTest How Calculator Appears on Math Goals eTest (Cont.)New Math GOALS Series (Cont.) NRS Educational Functioning Levels (EFLs) and CASAS Scale Scores – �Math GOALS Series and Reading Life and Work SeriesScore Conversion and Next Test Chart �– Reading GOALS AppraisalScore Conversion and Next Test Chart -�Life and Work Reading and Listening AppraisalScore Conversion and Next Test Chart �– Math GOALS AppraisalResources to Support InstructionResources to Support Instruction (Cont.)Resources to Support Instruction (Cont.)Resources to Support Instruction (Cont.)Resources to Support Instruction (Cont.)Benefits of Using CASAS eTests Cost of AssessmentContact Information for Techncial Assistance