Adult Assessments
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BEST Plus and BEST Literacy
BEST Plus 2.0 is an oral test that assesses adult English language learners’ listening and speaking skills in English. BEST Literacy is a print-based test that assesses adult English language learners’ reading and writing skills.
BEST Plus and BEST Literacy Resources
- BEST Plus 2.0 Remote Test Administration Guidance for Pennsylvania
- BEST Plus 2.0 webpage (CAL)
- BEST Literacy webpage (CAL)
Assessment Resources
- For professional development offerings in assessment, go to the PD Portal.
- All adult education students must have a valid administration of an approved assessment for enrollment and a second administration to show educational gain. For the list of approved standardized assessments and more information, read Division of Adult Education policies.
- Trained BEST, CASAS, or TABE administrators may click the below links for additional resources.
CASAS
The Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) are a series of tests that assess the academic and English language skills of adult learners.
CASAS Resources
- CASAS Remote Testing Guidelines for PA – 1:1 Remote Control Testing
- CASAS Remote Testing Guidelines for PA – 1:1 or Multiple Test Takers, Windows 10 and 11 PCs v3
- CASAS Remote Testing Guidelines for PA – 1:1 or Multiple Test Takers, Chromebooks or iPads
- CASAS Remote Testing Guidelines for PA – 1:1: Oral Responses
- CASAS Remote Testing Options for Pennsylvania Department of Education-funded Programs
- CASAS Competencies (CASAS)
- CASAS QuickSearch Online database of instructional resources coded to CASAS (CASAS)
Assessment Resources
- For professional development offerings in assessment, go to the PD Portal.
- All adult education students must have a valid administration of an approved assessment for enrollment and a second administration to show educational gain. For the list of approved standardized assessments and more information, read Division of Adult Education policies.
- Trained BEST, CASAS, or TABE administrators may click the below links for additional resources.
TABE
The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is an assessment that measures the reading, mathematics, and language skills of adult learners.
TABE Resources
- TABE Examiner Instructions for Remote Testing in Pennsylvania
- TABE Student Instructions for Remote Testing
- Training videos for setting up TABE Online (DRC)
- Training videos to practice online tools (DRC)
- TABE Online Quick Guide for setting up test sessions and student accounts (DRC)
- TABE Webinar Series (DRC)
- TABE Paper/Pencil Scoring Quick Guide (DRC)
- TABE 11-12 Scoring Levels: Best Practice Guidance (DRC)
Assessment Resources
- For professional development offerings in assessment, go to the PD Portal.
- All adult education students must have a valid administration of an approved assessment for enrollment and a second administration to show educational gain. For the list of approved standardized assessments and more information, read Division of Adult Education policies.
- Trained BEST, CASAS, or TABE administrators may click the below links for additional resources.