If you need help studying for the Indiana CORE CASA Writing test or just want some more information about what the test is like, you’ve come to the right place.
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What’s on the CASA Writing Test?
The 42 multiple-choice questions and one constructed-response question on this subtest cover the following topics:
Foundations of Effective Writing (60%)
- Recognizing writing that is effective for specific audiences and purposes
- Effective thesis statements, topic sentences, and supporting details
- Effective organization of paragraphs
- Organizing text to emphasize important words and ideas
- Organizing text to logically sequence ideas
- Effective transitions between ideas
- Editing text to effectively communicate ideas
- Editing text to eliminate unnecessary information
- Revising text to eliminate wordiness and redundancy
- Revising text to achieve precise and appropriate language
- Revising text to eliminate unnecessary shifts in point of view
- Standard English grammar and usage
Writing Assignment (40%)
- Analyzing claims
- Writing arguments to support claims and counterclaims
- Stating and maintaining focus on key ideas
- Organizing ideas effectively
- Maintaining a formal style and objective tone
- Providing a conclusion that supports the argument(s) presented
- Using clear and precise language and vocabulary
CASA Practice Tests
Subject-Specific Practice Tests
If you need some extra practice in a specific subject, click one of the subjects below to get started on a subject-specific CASA practice test.
Full Practice Test
If you’d like to test your full range of knowledge, click below to take a full CASA practice test that includes every subject:
Self-Assessment Writing Modules
One of the most important parts of preparing for a test is determining which topics you need to brush up on as you study.
To get started with a self-assessment of your knowledge, click on one of the modules below!