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Key Facts: CASAS Exam
43+ states
States using CASAS
CASAS.org, 2024
NRS EFLs 1–6
Score levels measured
NRS Test Benchmarks, July 2025
June 30, 2032
Reading GOALS 2 NRS approval sunset
Federal Register, May 8, 2025
33–39 items
Questions per test form (by series and level)
CASAS Reading/Math GOALS 2 test specifications, casas.org
150–260
Continuous CASAS scaled score range
CASAS Scale Score documentation
360+
Life skills competencies in the CASAS framework
CASAS Competencies, casas.org
CASAS serves more than 1 million adult learners annually across 43+ U.S. states and territories (CASAS, 2024). The Reading GOALS 2 series (forms 921R–930R) received NRS approval in May 2025 with a sunset date of June 30, 2032 (Federal Register, May 8, 2025). Tests use a continuous vertical scaled score from approximately 150 to 260, mapped to NRS Educational Functioning Levels rather than a single pass mark; Reading GOALS 2 Beginning ABE Literacy is 203 and below, while Math GOALS 2 Beginning ABE Literacy is 192 and below (NRS Test Benchmarks, July 2025). Each test form contains 33–39 items administered in about 30–90 minutes depending on series and level. CASAS assessments are aligned to the College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards for ABE and the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards for ESL.
Sample CASAS Practice Questions
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1Read the label on a can of soup: Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup Serving Size: 1 cup (240 mL) Servings Per Container: About 2 Calories: 60 per serving Sodium: 890 mg per serving If you eat the entire can, how many calories will you consume?
2Read the store advertisement: SALE THIS WEEKEND ONLY! Regular price: $45.00 25% OFF all jackets What is the sale price of a jacket?
3Read the bus schedule for Route 12: Bus Stop Departure Times Downtown 7:05 AM 8:20 AM 9:35 AM City Library 7:18 AM 8:33 AM 9:48 AM Market Street 7:27 AM 8:42 AM 9:57 AM Riverfront 7:40 AM 8:55 AM 10:10 AM You need to arrive at Market Street no later than 9:00 AM. Which bus should you take from Downtown?
4Read the medicine label: Ibuprofen 200 mg Tablets Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last. Do not take more than 3 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. At 8:00 AM you take 1 tablet. What is the earliest time you should take the next tablet?
5Read the job advertisement: WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE Pay: $16.50/hour Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (30-min unpaid lunch) Benefits: Health insurance after 90 days Apply in person: 4820 Industrial Blvd, ask for Maria How many paid hours does this employee work each day?
6Read this pay stub: Employee: James Rivera Pay Period: May 1–15, 2026 Regular Hours: 40 Rate: $18.00/hr Gross Pay: $720.00 Federal Tax: −$72.00 State Tax: −$28.80 Social Security: −$44.64 Medicare: −$10.44 Net Pay: ___________ What is James's net pay (take-home pay) for this period?
7Read the grocery store receipt: Best Mart — Thank you for shopping! Milk (1 gal) $3.89 Bread $2.49 Eggs (1 doz) $4.19 Apples (3 lb) $1.99 Orange Juice $3.29 Subtotal: ______ Tax (0%): $0.00 Total: $15.85 Is the subtotal correct?
8Read the apartment rental notice: NOTICE TO TENANTS Effective June 1, 2026, rent for 1-bedroom units will increase from $950 to $1,045 per month. All lease renewals must be signed by May 15, 2026. Contact the office at (555) 482-9900 with questions. By how much will the monthly rent increase?
9Read the safety warning posted in a break room: FIRE SAFETY NOTICE • In case of fire, pull the nearest alarm handle. • Leave the building using stairwells — DO NOT use elevators. • Meet at the designated assembly area: Parking Lot B. • Do not re-enter the building until a supervisor gives the all-clear. According to this notice, where should employees go after leaving the building?
10Read the bank statement excerpt: City Bank Checking Account — April 2026 Date Description Amount Balance Apr 1 Beginning balance $312.50 Apr 3 Direct deposit (paycheck) +$875.00 $1,187.50 Apr 5 Electric bill (auto-pay) −$94.22 $1,093.28 Apr 7 Grocery store −$67.45 ______ Apr 10 Rent payment −$850.00 $175.83 What should the balance be on April 7 after the grocery purchase?
About the CASAS Exam
The Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) is a federally approved (WIOA/NRS) standardized assessment used by over 43 states to measure literacy, numeracy, and life skills in adult education programs. Tests are administered in functional real-life contexts — reading labels, forms, schedules, pay stubs, and workplace notices — rather than in abstract academic formats. Scaled scores map to NRS Educational Functioning Levels 1–6, enabling programs to document and report learning gains.
Exam sponsor: CASAS — Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems, a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count varies by exam level
Time Limit
About 30–90 minutes, varies by series and level (Reading GOALS 2: 35–70 min; Math GOALS 2: 50–90 min; Reading STEPS: 30–75 min; Listening STEPS: 32–62 min)
Passing Score
No single national pass score; scored on a CASAS vertical scale (~150–260) that programs map to NRS Educational Functioning Levels
Exam / Certification Fees
Free to learners (administered by adult education programs; no third-party vendor)
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Basic Communication
Reading short notes, messages and simple personal information at the beginning literacy level (CASAS Competency 0.1).
Consumer Economics
Money and measurement, shopping and price comparison, household finances, housing, and consumer protection.
Community Resources
Transportation and travel information, time and weather, community agencies and services, leisure resources, and education services.
Health
Using the health-care system, medication labels and directions, and principles of health maintenance.
Employment
Job performance and training materials, workplace safety standards, getting a job, workplace communication, and wage and schedule math.
Government and Law
Legal rights and responsibilities, voting and the political process, and civic information at the upper levels.
Pure Mathematics
Number sense, operations, algebraic thinking, geometry and data skills tested outside a life-skills context.
Preparing for the CASAS Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No single national pass score; scored on a CASAS vertical scale (~150–260) that programs map to NRS Educational Functioning Levels
- Assessment: Question count varies by exam level
- Time limit: About 30–90 minutes, varies by series and level (Reading GOALS 2: 35–70 min; Math GOALS 2: 50–90 min; Reading STEPS: 30–75 min; Listening STEPS: 32–62 min)
- Exam / certification fees: Free to learners (administered by adult education programs; no third-party vendor) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
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CASAS: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CASAS test used for?
CASAS is a federally approved standardized assessment used by adult education programs (ABE, ASE, and ESL) to measure literacy and numeracy skills. Programs required to report under WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) use CASAS scores to document student learning gains and place students at the correct NRS Educational Functioning Level (EFL 1–6).
What are the main CASAS test series?
Current NRS-approved series include Reading GOALS 2 and Math GOALS 2 for ABE/ASE learners (Reading GOALS 2 approved through a June 30, 2032 sunset), and Reading STEPS and Listening STEPS for ESL learners (approved through July 12, 2030). Each series has five test levels (A–E) with parallel pre- and post-test forms to measure learning gains.
How is the CASAS scored?
CASAS uses a continuous vertical scaled score of approximately 150 to 260, mapped to NRS Educational Functioning Levels rather than a single pass mark. Reading and Math GOALS 2 use different cut scores: Beginning ABE Literacy is 203 and below on Reading GOALS 2 and 192 and below on Math GOALS 2. A student advances an EFL when their post-test score crosses into the next score range.
What is CASAS style — how are questions written?
CASAS questions always use a functional context: a real-world document such as a label, schedule, form, notice, receipt, or chart is presented, and the student must read it and answer a related question. Math is always applied — for example, calculating wages from a pay stub or determining a drug dose from a label — rather than abstract computation.
How long is a CASAS test?
Test length varies by series and level. Reading GOALS 2 forms run 35–70 minutes with 33–36 items (Level A is shorter), and Math GOALS 2 forms run about 50–90 minutes with 33–36 items. Overall, CASAS GOALS 2 forms take roughly 35–90 minutes depending on the series and level.
Is CASAS free for students?
Yes. CASAS tests are administered by enrolled adult education programs at no cost to the student. Programs that receive WIOA Title II funding are required to use NRS-approved assessments like CASAS. Students enroll in a program — such as an ABE, GED, or ESL class — and the program administers the assessment.