CASA (801/803)

The CASA—Reading and CASA—Writing subtests have been retired. See the Communication and Literacy Skills and Essential Academic Skills test pages for alternatives to this retired test.

The CASA—Reading and CASA—Writing subtests have been adopted by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. These subtests can be taken as an alternative to the Communication and Literacy Skills test in order to fulfill licensure requirements.

Online proctoring is available for this assessment. You may test remotely, including from home.
Is online proctoring right for me? Read more about online proctoring, including important policies and requirements.

If you plan to take the online-proctored CASA, please note that you can only register for one subtest in a single test appointment.

If online proctoring is not an option for you or if you would prefer to test at a test center, see other testing options to fulfill your licensure requirements.

Format

Online-proctored test

(801) Reading: 40 multiple-choice questions
(803) Writing: 42 multiple-choice questions, 1 constructed-response assignment

Time

Tutorial and nondisclosure agreement: 15 minutes

(801) Reading: 75 minutes testing time
(803) Writing: 105 minutes testing time

Breaks

(801) Reading: No breaks are allowed.
(803) Writing: No breaks are allowed.

Test Dates

By appointment with an online proctor during one-week testing windows each month

Passing Score

240 per subtest; candidates must pass both subtests.

Test Fee

$38 per subtest. View test fees and payment information.

Score Reporting

View score report dates.
Examinees taking an online-proctored test will not receive preliminary test results or a receipt of completion when their subtest ends.

Testing Policies

When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies. Read them now.

Prepare

View the tutorials and preparation materials available for this test.

Tests may include test questions that are being evaluated for future administrations and that do not affect a candidate's score.

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