The Lay of the Land

It’s a good idea to give your students an idea of the test before they take it. This can improve scores enormously.

Workplace Readiness Skills (Post-Test)

• 100 multiple-choice questions, 4 options each, doubly randomized (in sequence of questions and sequence of answers)
• Timed, 1-hour
• Accommodations (e.g., extra time) offered for students identified as SWD or LEP
• Answer one question per screen, auto save after 2-4 answers
• Calculator supplied
• Audio optional for SWD and LEP
• Other forms: Pre-Test, up to two retakes in some states

California Career Ready Assessment (in pilot)

These tests are currently in pilot and do not offer the audio option.

California Middle School Career Ready Assessment

• 60 multiple-choice questions, 5 questions per standard
• 60 minutes, timed, online only
• Accommodations available (for students identified as SWD and LEP)
• Calculator provided inside the test window

California High School Career Ready Assessment

• 100 multiple-choice questions, four standards with 9 questions each, six with 8 questions
• 60 minutes, timed, online only
• Accommodations available (for students identified as SWD and LEP)
• Calculator provided inside the test window