[NIFL-ESL:2722] RE: CASAS

From: Precure Agnes (agnes.precure@occs.state.or.us)
Date: Sun Dec 06 1998 - 11:43:18 EST


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CASAS was originally developed for ESL populations.  Among it's developers
are Autumn Keltner (a well know ESL expert) and Linda Taylor (who also
developed the BEST test).  CASAS consists of a number of different tests.
There are reading and math tests based on an employment context and a life
skills context.  These tests can be used with native and non-native speakers
at the appropriate skill level.  There is also an ESL listening series.  In
addition, there is an ESL level 1 completion test which measures listening
and reading skills in the context of a story about an immigrant family.  For
more information about CASAS, I suggest you check out their web site at
http://www.casas.org/  or contact Ingrid Greenberg at CASAS 1-800-255-1036.

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> I believe CASAS was designed for a population whose first language is
> English,
> and not an ESL population.  Can anyone confirm this?
> Myra Baum



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