CASAS Reading Sample Test Items - Levels A, B, C, D - Instructional Use

Sep 29, 2026

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CASAS Reading Sample Test Items for Instructional Use provide classroom-ready practice to familiarize students with CASAS reading test items from the Life and Work Reading Series at Levels A, B, C, and D. The materials help students practice reading selections, answering questions, and marking responses in the correct A/B/C/D areas. Included administration guidance covers preparing booklets and answer sheets, simulating test conditions, running practice items, and using provided answer keys for review.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages11

Reading Time28 min

AccessFree to download

Purpose

Use

Testing

Before testing

Classroom administration steps

Reading Sample Test Items Levels A, B, C, D Administration Packet CASAS Reading Sample Test Items for Instructional Use CASAS Reading Sample Test Items – Levels A, B, C, D For Instructional Use Only Purpose The purpose of these sample test items is to familiarize students with CASAS reading items and give students practice in taking a CASAS reading test. They contain typical items students will encounter in the Life and Work Reading Series, levels A, B, C and D (Forms 81-188). Practicing with these sample test items should make future testing go more smoothly and may help reduce student test-taking anxiety. Use The Reading Sample Test Items are not intended to be a predictor of any kind for any CASAS test, and should not be used for level placement or as an assessment of ability. They cannot be used for standardized reporting of scores. They are meant only to familiarize students with CASAS testing. Use the sample test form appropriate for your students’ skill level. Testing To use the sample test items in the classroom, download, print and copy the test booklets for use by students. Answer sheets are also needed. Answer keys are on page 3 of these instructions. TO ADMINISTER THE READING SAMPLE TEST ITEMS IN THE CLASSROOM Before testing 1. Make sure all testing materials are ready: 􀁸 Reading Sample Test Items booklets for Level A, B, C or D (Staple the pages together.) 􀁸 TOPSpro Test Record (Note: CASAS gives permission to duplicate the TOPSpro Test Record for use only with these Sample Test Items.) 􀁸 Pencils 2. Review the test materials to familiarize yourself with them. Testing 1. Allow adequate space between students. (Even though the students are not taking an actual test, it’s important to simulate the testing environment.) Have students turn off their cell phones. 2. Explain to students they will practice taking a test. The purpose is to find out their ability to read in English. Explain that they will read something, answer a question, and mark their answers A, B, C or D on an answer sheet. It will take about 15 minutes. © 2009 CASAS 1 CASAS Reading Sample Test Items for Instructional Use 3. Pass out the answer sheets. Make sure everyone has a pencil. Have them write their name and other information on the answer sheet. Demonstrate on the board or overhead projector how to fill in the bubbles correctly. 4. Tell students there are two practice questions and five test questions. (Note: For the level D Sample Test Items there is only one practice item.) Point out the Practice question area on the answer sheet: You will mark your answers to the practice questions here. Only the practice questions. Mark A, B, C or D. Then point out Test column, number 1: You will mark your answers to the test questions here. 5. Hand out the test booklets and ask students not to open them until you tell them to. Tell them not to write in the test booklets. 6. When everyone has a test booklet and is ready to begin, tell students to open their booklets. Point out the two practice questions. Explain that they will read the selection and then the question and answers, and will mark their answers in the Practice area of the answer sheet. Have them begin with the first practice item. 7. When most students are finished with the first practice item, give the answer and discuss the item. Then do the same with the second practice item. 8. Show students again where they will mark the answers to the test questions on their answer sheet (Test column, number 1). Tell them to work by themselves – no talking, no helping one another. Have them begin. 9. When everyone is finished, discuss each item, writing the correct answer on the board. Collect the test booklets and answer sheets. You may discard the answer sheets. QUESTIONS? If you have any questions regarding the CASAS Reading Sample Test Items, please contact the Item and Test Development Department at 800-255-1036. © 2009 CASAS 2 CASAS

FAQs

What is the purpose of the CASAS reading sample test items?

They familiarize students with CASAS reading items and provide practice for taking a CASAS reading test. Practice can make future testing smoother and may reduce test-taking anxiety.

How should teachers use the sample test items?

They are for familiarization only and are not intended to predict performance, support level placement, or be used for standardized score reporting. Use the sample form matching students’ skill levels.

What does classroom testing involve before students begin?

Prepare Level A/B/C/D booklets, a TOPSpro Test Record (permission granted for duplication for these sample items), pencils, and answer sheets. Review materials, simulate the testing environment, turn off cell phones, and explain the A/B/C/D marking process and timing.

Sep 29, 2026

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