CASAS Math Goals Scoring 5

Question 1

Which statement correctly describes the CASAS scaled score system used in Math Goals?

Accepted Answer

It is an equal-interval scale from approximately 150–260 allowing comparison across forms and levels

Answer

CASAS uses a continuous equal-interval scaled score (roughly 150–260) that allows valid cross-form comparisons and tracking of individual growth over time.

Question 2

What does it mean that CASAS Math Goals assessments are criterion-referenced?

Accepted Answer

Learner scores are compared to defined competency standards, not to other test-takers' performance

Answer

Criterion-referenced tests measure mastery of specific competencies against a defined standard rather than ranking learners against each other.

Question 3

When a CASAS Math Goals test is described as 'equated,' what does this ensure?

Accepted Answer

Different test forms measuring the same level have equivalent difficulty so scores are interchangeable

Answer

Equating ensures that parallel CASAS forms are statistically adjusted so that a score of, say, 220 means the same level of skill regardless of which form was administered.

Question 4

A test proctor must ensure standardized conditions during CASAS Math Goals administration. Which action would violate standardization?

Accepted Answer

Providing verbal explanations of math questions to help a struggling learner

Answer

Explaining test items changes the cognitive demand and invalidates the assessment; all other listed actions are standard or permitted accommodations.

Question 5

A CASAS Math Goals score report shows a learner's score with a Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) band. What is the correct interpretation?

Accepted Answer

The learner's true score likely falls within the reported score ± the SEM range

Answer

The SEM reflects measurement reliability; the true score is estimated to fall within the scaled score plus or minus the SEM with a given level of confidence.

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test

CASAS Math Goals Scoring 5