CASAS Educational Standards & Frameworks 2

Question 1

How many Educational Functioning Levels (EFLs) does the National Reporting System (NRS) define for Adult Basic Education (ABE)?

Accepted Answer

Six

Answer

The NRS defines six EFLs for ABE, ranging from Beginning Literacy through High Adult Secondary.

Question 2

Which NRS level corresponds to a CASAS ABE Reading scale score range of 221–235?

Accepted Answer

Low Intermediate Basic Education

Answer

Low Intermediate Basic Education corresponds to CASAS Reading scale scores of 221–235.

Question 3

In the NRS framework, which EFL represents learners functioning at approximately grades 9–10?

Accepted Answer

Low Adult Secondary Education

Answer

Low Adult Secondary Education aligns with approximately grades 9–10 on the NRS scale.

Question 4

CASAS ESL assessments align learners to NRS ESL levels. How many NRS ESL levels exist?

Accepted Answer

Six

Answer

The NRS defines six ESL Educational Functioning Levels, from ESL Beginning Literacy through ESL High Advanced.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of NRS Educational Functioning Levels in adult education programs?

Accepted Answer

To provide a uniform measure of learner progress for federal reporting

Answer

NRS EFLs provide a standardized framework so programs can uniformly report learner gains to the federal government.

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test