Descriptor Statements for Iowa’s Basic Skills Certification In Mathematics by CASAS Level

CASAS
Basic Skill Level & Standard Score Range

CASAS Mathematics Skill Level Descriptor Statements
A

>200(standard score range)

Individuals at this level generally can add and subtract whole numbers. Other skills may include: interpreting clock time; counting and converting money.  Individuals at this level may be successful in entry-level jobs that involve tasks such as counting items
B

201-220
(standard score range)

Individuals at this level generally can add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers. Other skills may include: interpreting simple charts, graphs, and labels; interpreting a basic payroll stub; interpreting clock time; counting, converting, and using money, interpreting restaurant menus and computing related costs.

Individuals at this level generally can handle jobs that involve following basic oral communications or simple written instructions and diagrams if they can be clarified orally.  Individuals at this level may be successful in entry-level jobs.
C

221-235
(standard score range)

Individuals at this level generally can handle most computational tasks related to their life roles.  Other skills may include: adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers; interpreting routine charts, graphs and labels; interpreting a payroll stub; reconciling a bank statement and completing calculations on a simple order form.

Individuals at this level may be successful in entry-level jobs that involve following basic oral communications and simple written instructions and diagrams.  Persons at this level are generally able to begin General Educational Development (GED) preparation.
D

236-245
(standard score range)

Individuals at this level generally can add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.  Other skills may include using mathematics in the workplace, such as calculating discounts; comparing prices to determine the best buys for goods and services; creating and using tables and graphs; computing standard measurement for length, width, perimeter, and area.  They generally can organize, implement and perform multi-level calculations.  Persons at this level generally are able to successfully complete appropriate sections of the Tests of General Educational Development (GED Tests).