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


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