This handbook provides information about the TABE assessments, as well as providing instructions as to appropriate practices in administering the TABE assessments. This handbook can be used when training new staff to administer the TABE assessments. The links presented below are also included in the handbook.
Presentation - CASAS and TABE - Side by Side
PowerPoint
Handouts
Score Conversion Charts - Complete Battery
The links below are to documents created by Minnesota programs to assist teachers and support staff in determining where individual test
scores fall in relation to the validity of the scores. These charts are suggestions only, based on the experiences of the two large programs.
TABE 9 Complete Battery Reading - Color (Minneapolis)
TABE 10 Complete Battery Reading - Color (Minneapolis)
TABE 9 Complete Battery Reading - Color (DOC)
TABE 9 Complete Battery Reading - Black & White (DOC)
TABE 10 Complete Battery Reading - Color (DOC)
TABE 10 Complete Battery Reading - Black & White (DOC)
TABE 9 Complete Battery Math - Color (DOC)
TABE 9 Complete Battery Math - Black & White (DOC)
TABE 10 Complete Battery Math - Color (DOC)
TABE 10 Complete Battery Math - Black & White (DOC)
TABE 9 & 10 Complete Battery Language
Score Conversion Charts - Survey
TABE 9 & 10 Survey Reading **NEWLY REVISED**
TABE 9 & 10 Survey Language **NEWLY REVISED**
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 math 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.
GED Test Online Course
This site provides self-assessment modele quizzes in many specific skill sets from the GED test. The assessments are printable and include
an answer key.
GED Test Improvement Links
This section includes links to specific site on the internet that address the skills that the students identified as lacking.
Online Links for Students
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 student in building the skills necessary for improving their TABE scores.
GED-On-The-Web
This website provides links to websites where GED students may increase their skills by completing the online exercises.
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 - Basic
Khan Academy Exercise Dashboard
AAA Math
Aplus Math
Simple Fractions
Math Goodies
Mathematics Links - Algebra, Geometry and beyond
Khan Academy
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