The CASA Test 2026 is a customized educator licensure assessment designed to measure candidates’ knowledge and skills in relation to Indiana’s REPA Educator Standards.
It is made up of three subtests: Reading, Math, and Writing. These subtests can be taken separately or at the same time.
According to Evaluation Systems group of Pearson, “240 per subtest; candidates must pass both subtests.”[1]
Facts verified Nov 10, 2026 against Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education / Evaluation Systems group of Pearson. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
Facts verified Nov 10, 2026 against Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education / Evaluation Systems group of Pearson. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
The content areas below are copied from the official Core Academic Skills Assessment content outline published by Evaluation Systems group of Pearson, with the share of the exam each area carries. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.
| Official content area | Weight | Practice on this site |
|---|---|---|
| Critical and Evaluative Reading[2] | 50% | Core Academic Skills Assessment Reading: I... Practise judging an author's purpose, spotting persuasive techniques, and weighing how well evidence supports a claim. |
| Literal and Inferential Reading[2] | 50% | Core Academic Skills Assessment Reading: K... Practise separating what a passage states outright from what it only suggests, and finding the detail that supports your answer. |
Prepare for the Core Academic Skills Assessment exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: A passage states: 'Urban heat islands occur when cities absorb and retain more heat than surrounding rural areas. Dark surfaces like asphalt and rooftops absorb solar radiation. Reduced vegetation limits cooling through evapotranspiration. Waste heat from vehicles and buildings also contributes.' Which detail is NOT explicitly stated?
Answer: C. Urban heat islands cause drought conditions.
Explanation:
The correct answer is C. The passage explains why cities hold more heat, but it never says anything about drought, so that option is not stated. Option A is stated directly: dark surfaces such as asphalt and rooftops absorb solar radiation. Option B is the opening claim, that cities retain more heat than rural areas. Option D is also stated: reduced vegetation limits cooling. Each wrong option can be matched to a phrase in the text.
Rule to remember: on a not-stated question, check every option against the passage and pick the one you cannot point to. A claim can sound reasonable and still be missing from the text.
Question: Which sentence contains an example of an appeal to emotion (pathos) in persuasive writing?
Answer: C. Imagine watching your family trapped helpless as flames engulf your home—this is preventable.
Explanation:
The correct answer is C. It asks the reader to picture a family trapped and helpless as flames engulf a home. That vivid, emotionally charged scene is what an appeal to emotion looks like. Option A leans on a statistic, 90%, which is an appeal to evidence. Option B points to what experts agree on, which is an appeal to authority. Option D cites a count of states, 48, and a date, 2010, which is again factual support rather than feeling.
Rule to remember: pathos works through imagery and feeling, logos through data and logic, and authority through who is speaking. Ask what the sentence is trying to make the reader feel versus think.
Question: A car rental company charges $30 per day plus $0.15 per mile. Which function gives the total cost C for d days and m miles?
Answer: A. C = 30d + 0.15m
Explanation:
The correct answer is A, C = 30d + 0.15m. The $30 is charged per day, so it multiplies the number of days, d. The $0.15 is charged per mile, so it multiplies the miles, m. Option B swaps the rates, charging $30 per mile. Option C adds $30 once and then applies $0.15 to days and miles combined, which does not match the description. Option D pairs the mileage rate with days and the daily rate with miles, which is also swapped.
Rule to remember: when a problem says a rate is per something, multiply that rate by that quantity. Then check each term's units before you choose a function.
Start with the official test page for your state. Note the subtests, the time limits, and the content areas, then compare them with your own strengths. Take one of our reading sets first and mark each miss as a comprehension error, a vocabulary gap, or a rushed read.
Keep a short list of the rules you keep missing and reread it before each session. In the last days, practise under the official time limits, then review only the areas where you are still slipping. Treat our questions as practice, not as a preview of the real test.
The CASA test is one of the subtests of the educator licensure assessment that teaching candidates must pass to receive teacher certification in Indiana. It measures candidates’ understanding of the state’s Rules for Educator Preparation and Accountability (REPA) standards.
The CASA exam is comprised of three subtests: reading, mathematics, and writing. These can be taken separately or together.
You’ll need to have clear and coherent writing skills on this section of the test. This includes eliminating wordiness, redundancy, shifts in point of view, and misplaced modifiers.
In addition, you’ll need to know the proper use of parts of speech including verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Figurative language, such as similes, metaphors, and personification, is also something that you’ll want to be familiar with.
The best way to prepare for the CASA test is to practice. Practicing with sample questions is a great way to get used to the test’s format, so you can focus on what you need to do when you’re taking it on the actual day. The more you practice, the less anxious you’ll feel when you’re actually taking it.