CASAS Evaluation Tools & Techniques 3

Question 1

A CASAS portfolio assessment would most likely include which of the following as evidence of learner progress?

Accepted Answer

Collected work samples and self-assessments over time

Answer

Portfolio assessments gather multiple artifacts — writing samples, completed forms, and reflections — to document growth over time.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes formative assessment in a CASAS-aligned program?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing checks for understanding during instruction to guide teaching

Answer

Formative assessment is continuous and embedded in instruction, providing teachers with real-time information to adjust their approaches.

Question 3

A rubric used in CASAS performance-based evaluation should primarily be designed to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Provide clear, consistent criteria for evaluating observable skills

Answer

Rubrics define explicit performance criteria so that evaluation of demonstrations or writing is consistent and transparent across raters.

Question 4

In CASAS terminology, which statement correctly distinguishes a pre-test from an appraisal test?

Accepted Answer

An appraisal determines initial placement; a pre-test establishes a baseline at the start of a specific class

Answer

The appraisal identifies the correct instructional level for placement, while the pre-test sets a specific baseline against which post-test gains are measured.

Question 5

Which CASAS assessment series is specifically designed for English language learners at the lowest proficiency levels?

Accepted Answer

CASAS Basic Literacy

Answer

The CASAS Basic Literacy series targets learners who are beginning to read, using simple visuals and highly supported items.

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test

CASAS Evaluation Tools & Techniques 3