Improving Your TABE Scores
		Preparing for the TABE This is a free, downloadable book created by the Florida Department of Education.  It is patterned after the "Getting to Know TABE" book available for purchase from Contemporary/McGraw-Hill.  The purpose of this book is to familiarize students with standardized testing procedures. TABE Test Study Guide This 49-page booklet includes test-taking strategies and hints for the Reading, Mathematics and Language portions of the TABE test. Academic Refresher This packet may be used as a brush-up in preparation for basic academic testing.  It contains samples of math problems and English usage rules.  It is designed as a quick review for persons who previously learned the materials but may not have used it in years.  It is not intended to teach new information.  A few rules of algebra and mathematical formulas have been included. Online Teaching Tools from Contemporary McGraw-Hill The following links lead to online activities designed as additional instruction and practice to be used as supplements to Contemporary's GED series:           McGraw-Hill Online Learning Center (Writing)           McGraw-Hill Online Learning Center (Reading)           McGraw-Hill Online Learning Center (Social Studies)           McGraw-Hill Online Learning Center (Science)           McGraw-Hill Online Learning Center (Math)
		Online Assessment Tests      Test Prep Review      This site provides self-assessment module quizzes in many specific skill sets from the TABE assessment.  The assessments are printable      and include an answer key.  There is no specific rubric, however students are encouraged to note the areas in which they see gaps in      their knowledge.      TABE Test Improvement Links      This is the second part of the Test Prep Review site and includes links to specific sites on the internet that address the skills that the      students identified as lacking.      Practice Reading Test      This is a full-length, printable reading test.  Answers are included, but there is no rubric for diagnosis of learning needs.      Practice Language Test      This is a full-length, printable language test.  Answers are included, but there is no rubric for diagnosis of learning needs.      Math Practice Test      This is a full-length, printable language test.  Answers are included, but there is no rubric for diagnosis of learning needs.           Steck-Vaughn's Practice Test      These tests cover all of the subjects in the GED tests.  The online assessments can be completed and scored online.  Feedback is      provided regarding skills student needs to develop for success on the GED.
			Additional Links The following links may be helpful to students who wish to use the internet as they prepare for the GED.  Additionally, these links may assist the students in building the skills necessary for improving their TABE scores.      Language - Writing Links           Grammar Bytes           Essay Punch           Guide to Grammar and Writing           OWL Online Writing Lab      Reading Links           Literacy Resources           California Distance Learning Project           Reading Comprehension Connection      Mathematics Links           AAA Math           Aplus Math           Simple Fractions           Math Goodies Back to MN ABE Assessment Homepage