Understanding the CAST Assessment Platform

What is the first step to access the CAST practice and training tests?

• Visit the specified website and navigate to the tests

• Download the test materials

• Log in with your state ID

• Contact your teacher for access

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

How many questions does the training test typically include?

• About 7 questions

• Exactly 20 questions

• More than 50 questions

• About 30 questions

Which tool allows you to mark a question for later review?

• Tutorial viewer

• Notepad

• Context menu

• Highlighter

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What does the glossary feature provide?

• Definitions of difficult words

• Synonyms for selected words

• Translations of non-English words

• Historical context for terms

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What type of questions require you to select exactly one answer?

• Basic multiple-choice

• Multiple response

• Short answer

• Sentence selection

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How many sentences must you select if the question asks for three supporting sentences?

• Exactly three

• At least one

• At least two

• No more than four

What should you do if you are not ready to answer a short response question?

• Close the test

• Ask for help

• Type anything and mark for review

• Skip the question

What happens if you pause the test for more than 20 minutes?

• You can continue from where you left off

• You cannot return to previously seen questions

• You will have to restart the test

• The test will submit automatically

What should you do after reviewing a question marked for review?

• Mark it as answered

• Skip to the next section

• End the test immediately

• Unmark for review and save

How do you submit your completed test?

• Click 'End Test' and then 'Submit'

• Email your answers to the instructor

• Save and exit the test platform

• Print and hand in your answers