CASAS Math Goals Scoring 2

Question 1

A learner scores 215 on the CASAS Math Goals appraisal. Which NRS Educational Functioning Level does this place them in?

Accepted Answer

Beginning Basic Education (ABE 2)

Answer

Low Beginning Basic Education (ABE 1)

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Low Intermediate Basic Education (ABE 3)

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High Intermediate Basic Education (ABE 4)

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the CASAS Math Goals series compared to the CASAS Life Skills math tests?

Accepted Answer

Math Goals targets transition to postsecondary and workforce readiness with academic math standards

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Math Goals focuses exclusively on consumer math for everyday shopping tasks

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Math Goals is designed only for learners in correctional facilities

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Math Goals replaces CASAS Life Skills tests and uses an entirely different scoring scale

Question 3

On CASAS Math Goals, which score band corresponds to High Intermediate Basic Education (ABE 4)?

Accepted Answer

231–242

Answer

211–220

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221–230

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243–260

Question 4

Which score range on CASAS Math Goals is associated with Low Intermediate Basic Education (ABE 3)?

Accepted Answer

221–230

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200–210

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243–260

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211–220

Question 5

A student's pre-test CASAS Math Goals score is 205 and post-test score is 218. What outcome does this represent for NRS reporting?

Accepted Answer

Educational gain within the same NRS level without level advancement

Answer

Advancement from ABE 1 to ABE 2

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Advancement from ABE 2 to ABE 3

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No measurable educational gain

Question 6

Which CASAS Math Goals form level is most appropriate for a learner with an appraisal score of 236?

Accepted Answer

Level D (scores ~231–242)

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Level B (scores ~201–215)

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Level E (scores ~241–260)

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Level C (scores ~216–230)

Question 7

How is NRS educational level advancement determined on CASAS Math Goals for federal accountability reporting?

Accepted Answer

The learner must cross from one NRS score band into the next higher band

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Exactly 10 points of scale-score gain are required in all cases

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No fixed threshold; the teacher decides advancement

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Exactly 15 points of scale-score gain are required in all cases