CASAS Math Goals Scoring 3

Question 1

A CASAS Math Goals item requires a learner to calculate the total cost of buying 4 items at $3.75 each after a 10% discount. This item primarily assesses which mathematical domain?

Accepted Answer

Number sense and operations with percent applications

Answer

Calculating a percent discount on a repeated-purchase problem directly tests number sense, multiplication, and percent operations.

Question 2

On a CASAS Math Goals test, a learner reads a bar graph of monthly utility bills and identifies which month had the highest cost. Which competency area does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Data analysis and statistics

Answer

Reading and interpreting a bar graph to draw conclusions is a data analysis and statistics competency.

Question 3

Which of the following best characterizes a CASAS Math Goals item at the ASE level (scores ~243–260)?

Accepted Answer

Multi-step problems involving ratios, proportions, or introductory algebra in workplace contexts

Answer

ASE-level items require higher-order thinking such as multi-step ratio/proportion problems or beginning algebraic reasoning embedded in real-world scenarios.

Question 4

A workplace-contextualized CASAS Math Goals item asks a learner to convert 2.5 hours to minutes to complete a time sheet. Which skill does this assess?

Accepted Answer

Measurement and unit conversion in a functional context

Answer

Converting between units of time (hours to minutes) in a job-related context is a measurement and unit conversion skill.

Question 5

CASAS Math Goals items are designed to reflect tasks adults encounter in which settings?

Accepted Answer

Daily life, community, and workplace contexts

Answer

CASAS is built on functional competencies grounded in real-life, community, and workforce situations relevant to adult learners.

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test

CASAS Math Goals Scoring 3