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

A CASAS scaled score of 211–220 corresponds to Beginning Basic Education, which is NRS Level 2 (ABE 2).

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

Answer

CASAS Math Goals aligns instruction to college and career readiness standards, targeting academic and workforce math skills beyond basic functional life skills.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

231–242

Answer

CASAS scaled scores of 231–242 correspond to High Intermediate Basic Education (NRS Level 4 / ABE 4) on the Math Goals scale.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

221–230

Answer

NRS Level 3 (ABE 3 / Low Intermediate Basic Education) corresponds to CASAS Math Goals scaled scores of approximately 221–230.

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

Score 205 falls in ABE 1 (≤210) and 218 falls in ABE 2 (211–220), so this represents a one-level NRS advancement from ABE 1 to ABE 2.

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CASAS Math Goals Scoring 2