Evaluation Tools & Techniques Flashcards

Which CASAS assessment is designed to place learners into the appropriate instructional level before instruction begins?

Answer: Appraisal test

The CASAS appraisal test is a placement instrument used before instruction to determine the appropriate starting level for a learner.

On the CASAS scale, a score of 221–235 corresponds to which difficulty level?

Answer: Level C

CASAS Level C spans scores from 221 to 235, representing intermediate literacy and numeracy competency.

What type of assessment does CASAS primarily use to measure adult learner competencies?

Answer: Criterion-referenced assessment

CASAS uses criterion-referenced assessments, meaning scores reflect mastery of specific competencies rather than comparison to a peer group.

Which CASAS tool is best suited for measuring incremental skill gains within a program year?

Answer: Pre/post progress test

Pre/post progress tests are administered at the beginning and end of an instructional period to measure measurable skill gains.

A CASAS reading test item that presents a bus schedule and asks the learner to find departure times is an example of which assessment approach?

Answer: Authentic, life-skills-based assessment

CASAS uses authentic, real-world materials like schedules and forms so that tasks reflect actual life and work situations.

Which CASAS content domain assesses an adult's ability to understand workplace safety procedures?

Answer: Employment

The Employment content domain in CASAS covers workplace skills including safety regulations and job-related reading tasks.

When a test administrator reads CASAS listening assessment items aloud exactly as scripted, this standardization is intended to ensure what?

Answer: Reliability and comparability across administrations

Scripted administration procedures ensure that every test taker receives identical conditions, which is essential for reliable and comparable results.