CASAS Study Packets
Introduction
The Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) tests students’ progress on
applied reading skills. It is approved by the US Department of Education and the U.S.
Department of Labor.
The materials included in this packet are for the tutor and student to do together. The vocabulary
sheet and sample questions address the specific test your student will take. The other worksheets
are similar questions your student may see on the test. The entire packet gives your students a
chance to prepare for their upcoming test. This packet, however, does not take the place of your
regular curriculum whether it is Wilson, Voyager or another program.
Your student may already be proficient in some areas, so before using this guide: Review the
student’s CASAS Performance Summary to see which skills need improvement.
To use the packet effectively you should:
Teach and/or review the skills your student needs until the student has mastered
them.
When you are notified of the student’s next test date, review these skills.
Don’t try to teach everything at once. A basic guideline for using the components of the packet is
to break it down into small segments. Don’t spend more than 15 minutes at one time on the
packet. Spread it out into manageable steps. Teach vocabulary in a variety of ways, and in
context so that your student can transfer what he/she has learned to the real world.
Techniques are suggested on the sheet. Other methods are available, if these do not work. Feel
free to use your own materials you think would help your student.
We support learner-centered instruction, so adapt your materials and instruction to meet the
individual needs of your student.
If you need additional materials or help with specific issues, call me.
Thank you.
Kathy Kyle
84R – Level B 1 of 32
Dear Tutor:
Please find below the vocabulary study list for your student’s upcoming
CASAS test. Please begin to prepare him for that test in the next few weeks
by providing games and activities that use these words. Determine which
words your student already knows and then practice the remainder. Here are
some suggestions for activities:
✪ Flashcards
✪ Sort by category/subject
✪ Alphabetize
✪ Sort by part of speech
✪ Use in a sentence
✪ Break into syllables
✪ Match word to definition
✪ Cloze sentences (sentences with blanks for the words to be filled in)
✪ Have your student create a test for YOU to take using these words
Good Luck!
84R Level B
north, south, east, west (N,S,E,W) postage
electronics salon
assembly stylist
recommend defective
reference explain
availability warranty
overtime headache
application medical condition
federal taxes immunization
pay period pediatrics
company record
borrow register
loan driver’s license
house robber
worry purse
near police
backyard limit
medicine/medication application
tablet session
recommend locate
warning purpose
label (map) legend
salary symbol
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Read the ad and answer the questions.
Read and discuss the conversation below
84R – Level B 3 of 32
Answer questions about the help-wanted ads in 3A.
TEST YOURSELF
Write a help-wanted ad for a job you want
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Discuss the pay stub.
Read and discuss the words
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New Words
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CASAS
SAMPLE TEST ITEMS
Reading Level B
Answer Key
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