Casper / Checked 21 October 2026
Casper Timing Drill: practise at the real clock
Pick a scenario and read it, take the optional 30-second reflection, then answer against the same clocks the 2026/27 Casper test uses. The drill does not score you: it shows how you used the time, which is the habit you can change before test day.
Checked 21 October 2026 against Acuity Insights' Help Centre (Acuity Help Centre).
01 / Free drill
Run one scenario
The two questions appear together when the answer clock starts; 3:30 covers both.
You are a friend
You and a friend booked a holiday rental together and agreed to split the cost. The booking is non-refundable. A week before the trip, your friend tells you her hours at work have been cut and she can no longer pay her half.
What this drill does not do: it does not score your answer, predict a quartile or judge your content. Casper is scored by trained human raters, and each question is scored on its own (Acuity Help Centre). Your answers stay in this tab and are not sent anywhere.
02 / The real clocks
Casper timings for 2026/27
| Part | What happens | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Video responses | 4 scenarios, 2 questions each, shown one at a time, answered on webcam. A 10-second countdown comes before recording begins. | 1 minute per question |
| Optional break | After the video section | Up to 10 minutes |
| Typed responses | 7 scenarios, 2 questions each, shown together | 3.5 minutes per pair |
| Optional break | After the first 4 typed scenarios | Up to 5 minutes |
| Reflection | Optional, after each scenario is shown | 30 seconds |
About 65 to 85 minutes in all, including the two optional breaks. Acuity says the format may vary for select programmes, such as Australian teacher education (Acuity Help Centre).
03 / Using the clock
What Acuity says about time
- Each question is scored individually, so leave time for each instead of spending it all on one (Acuity Insights).
- Use the total time allotted; if you finish early, add or clarify why you chose your stance (Acuity Insights).
- Running out of time mid-thought is normal, and spelling and grammar do not affect the score; bullet points are fine (Acuity Help Centre).
- Type your own answers: speech-to-text is not allowed without an approved accommodation (Acuity Help Centre). A recorded video answer cannot be redone unless a technical problem stopped it saving (Acuity Help Centre).
- There are no right answers or keywords that boost a score (Acuity Insights).
The best place to practise the real interface is Acuity's own free practice test, in your Acuity Insights account once you have reserved Casper. You can take it as many times as you like, and Acuity says test takers who use it tend to do better than those who use third-party preparation materials or do not prepare (Acuity Insights). Use this drill alongside it, not instead of it.
Casper timing FAQs
How long do you get for each Casper answer?
In the 2026/27 test: 1 minute for each recorded video answer (two questions per video scenario, shown one at a time) and 3.5 minutes for each pair of typed answers (two questions shown together). Each scenario can be followed by an optional 30-second reflection, and video-based scenarios show a 10-second countdown before recording begins.
Does this drill score my answer?
No. Casper is scored by trained human raters, and scores are standardised against the other applicants who answered the same scenarios. This page only runs the clock and shows how you used it.
Is my answer saved or sent anywhere?
No. It stays in this browser tab and is gone when you reload or leave the page.
Should I also use Acuity's practice test?
Yes. After you reserve Casper, Acuity gives a free practice test in your account that matches the real interface and timing, and you can take it as many times as you like. Acuity says test takers who use it tend to do better than those who use third-party preparation materials.
Sources
- Acuity Help Centre: "What is the Casper test format and length?" (updated 11 Mar 2026)
- Acuity Insights: "How to Prepare for Casper"
- Acuity Help Centre: "How is the Casper test scored and evaluated?" (updated 10 Mar 2026)
- Acuity Help Centre: "Will spelling or grammar mistakes affect my score?" (updated 4 Mar 2026)
- Acuity Help Centre: "What are Casper test rules?"
- Acuity Help Centre: "What if I am unhappy with my video response?"
- Acuity Insights: "Myth vs. Fact" (PDF, October 2026)
ProSyllabus is independent and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, Acuity Insights. Casper is a trademark of Acuity Insights. Both practice scenarios on this page were written by ProSyllabus and are not Casper test content.
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