Study Guide
Fields 001–003: Core Academic Skills Assessment (CASA)
Test Design and Assessment Blueprint
The test design below describes general testing information. The assessment blueprint that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.
Test Design
| Format | Internet-based test (IBT) |
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| Time* |
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| Passing Score | 220 per subtest; candidates must pass all three subtests. |
*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial
Assessment Blueprints
Field 001: Reading
| Domain | Objectives | Standards | Approximate Test Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Literal and Inferential Reading | 0001–0002 | 1–2 | 50% |
| II | Critical and Evaluative Reading | 0003–0004 | 3–4 | 50% |
Each objective in the assessment blueprint corresponds to one or more of the REPA Indiana Educator Standards for this field. Those standards can be accessed in the PDF below.
Domain I–Literal and Inferential Reading
0001 Meaning of Words and Phrases (Standard 1)
0002 Main Idea, Supporting Details, and Text Structure (Standard 2)
Domain II–Critical and Evaluative Reading
0003 Purpose and Point of View (Standard 3)
0004 Critical Reasoning (Standard 4)
Field 002: Mathematics
| Domain | Objectives | Standards | Approximate Test Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Numbers and Algebra | 0005–0006 | 9–10 | 60% |
| II | Geometry and Statistics | 0007–0008 | 11–12 | 40% |
Each objective in the assessment blueprint corresponds to one or more of the REPA Indiana Educator Standards for this field. Those standards can be accessed in the PDF below.
Domain I–Numbers and Algebra
0005 Number and Quantity (Standard 9)
0006 Algebra and Functions (Standard 10)
Domain II–Geometry and Statistics
0007 Measurement and Geometry (Standard 11)
0008 Statistics and Probability (Standard 12)
Field 003: Writing
| Domain | Objectives | Standards | Approximate Test Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Foundations of Effective Writing | 0009–0011 | 5–7 | 60% |
| II | Writing Assignment | 0012 | 8 | 40% |
Each objective in the assessment blueprint corresponds to one or more of the REPA Indiana Educator Standards for this field. Those standards can be accessed in the PDF below.
Domain I–Foundations of Effective Writing
0009 Clear and Coherent Writing (Standard 5)
0010 Strong and Developed Writing (Standard 6)
0011 Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics (Standard 7)
Domain II–Writing Assignment
0012 Writing Assignment (Standard 8)