Student Resources

Testing

Students entering the ESOL program are required to take the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems-Student Test of English Progress and Success (CASAS-STEPS) placement test. Students entering the ABE or GED programs are required to take the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems-Greater Opportunities for Adult Learning Success (CASAS-GOALS) placement test.

Similarly, students entering career and technical education (CTE) programs of 450 clock hours or more are required to take the TABE within six (6) weeks of entering their program of study. The purpose of testing is to verify grade levels for individualized instruction and program completion.

Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)

The TABE is used to establish a student’s grade level in Reading and Math. Students entering CTE programs of 450 clock hours or more are required to take the TABE within six (6) weeks of entering their program of study. The purpose of testing is to verify grade levels for individualized instruction and program completion. TABE score requirements for Career/Technical students vary according to the occupational program. In most cases, when students score low on the TABE, they are encouraged to participate in the online Applied Academics for Adult Education (AAAE) program to improve their academic skills for program completion purposes.

Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems-Student Test of English Progress and Success (CASAS-STEPS)

The CASAS-STEPS test is administered to students entering English language classes. It consists of Reading and Listening components. After pre-testing, the lower of the two scores is used for placement in one of the six ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) levels, ranging from Foundations to Advanced. After participating in ESOL classes for at least 70 hours and making adequate academic progress, students can be referred by the teacher to take the post-test. The results of the post-test will determine whether they advance to the next level or continue for further instruction at the same level. Test reports generated from the CASAS are also used by ESOL teachers to tailor instruction based on students’ needs.

Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems-Greater Opportunities for Adult Learning Success (CASAS-GOALS)

The CASAS-GOALS test is administered to students entering the ABE or GED programs. It consists of Reading and Mathematics components. After pre-testing, the scores are used to determine placement in the respective Reading and/or Mathematics courses. The ABE programs consist of four Reading and Mathematics levels. The GED program consists of four courses: Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Reading scores are used for GED placement in Science and Social Studies courses. After participating in ABE or GED classes for at least 70 hours and making adequate academic progress, students can be sent by the teacher to take the post-test. The post-test results will determine whether they advance to the next level or continue with further instruction at the same level. Test reports generated by CASAS are also used by ABE and GED teachers to tailor instruction based on students’ needs.

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