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English Language Acquisition (ELA): CASAS

CASAS - Definition and Use

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) is used for assessing basic reading, math, listening, writing, and speaking skills for adults. There are eight CASAS competencies which are embedded in the CASAS tests: 

  • Basic Communication
  • Community Resources
  • Consumer Economics
  • Health, Employment
  • Government and Law
  • Math
  • Learning and Thinking Skills
  • Independent Living.

RTC uses the CASAS test for students in Basic Studies and in other select college programs.

Longman Correlation to CASAS Competencies

The document linked above is a correlation of Michael Kerwin's series "Topics and Language Competencies" with the CASAS competencies.

Websites about CASAS Tests