CASAS
Basic Skill Level & Standard Score Range

CASAS Reading Skill Level Descriptor Statements

>200(standard score range)

Individuals at this level generally can read numbers, letters, simple words, and phrases related to immediate needs.  Other skills may include reading and following directions found on signs and directories.  Individuals at this level may be successful in entry-level jobs that require basic oral communication skills.

201-220
(standard score range)

Individuals at this level generally can handle basic reading tasks related to their life roles.  Other skills may include: reading and interpreting simplified and real-life materials on familiar topics; interpreting simple charts, graphs, maps, labels and menus; following basic written instructions and diagrams.  Individuals at this level may be successful in entry-level jobs that involve following basic oral communications or simple written instructions.

221-235
(standard score range)

Individuals at this level generally can handle most routine reading tasks related to their life roles.  Other skills may include: interpreting routine charts, graphs, maps, labels, and menus; reading and interpreting a simple employee handbook; interpreting a pay stub; following multi-step diagrams and written instructions.

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

236-245
(standard score range)

Individuals at this level generally can perform tasks that involve written instructions in both familiar and unfamiliar situations.  Other skills may include: reading and following multi-step directions; reading and interpreting manuals and legal forms; interpreting literary materials such as poetry and literature; creating and using tables and graphs; integrating information from multiple texts, charts, and graphs; evaluating and organizing information.

They can also organize information and perform tasks that involve workplace communication skills.  Persons at this level generally are able to successfully complete appropriate sections of the Tests of General Educational Development (GED Tests).