TABE

 

TABE is a norm-referenced test.  A norm-referenced test compares an examinee's scores to a group that took the tests and provided "normal" scores.  The results are reported as a percentage as compared to the norming group.  A scaled score represents an educational level at which a student can be placed.  To learn more about TABE, go to the Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) website.

This is a basic, introductory training, designed to introduce participants to the administration of TABE !!&12 assessments, and walk them through the process, from Locator test to post-test.  The intended audience for this training includes:

 

• New teachers who are not familiar with the TABE 11&12 assessment system

• Other new support staff who may be responsible for intake and assessment

• Intake and support staff who may be familiar with TABE assessments, but who want to gain a better understanding of TABE 11&12

 

Implementation trainings are 3 hours long. The optimal number of participants is 8 to 25 people. These trainings are available to Minnesota ABE consortia and their partners. Please contact Marty Olsen () to schedule a training.

 

To view currently scheduled trainings, go to the Calendar.

Below are links to TABE Implementation Training handouts:

• TABE 11&12 Implementation Training PPT

• TABE Activity Booklet - TABE 11&12

• TABE 11&12 FAQs

• TABE 11&12 Grade Range Scale Score Guidance

• **NEW - TABE 11&12 Maximum Allowable Testing Times

 

Link to Critical Issues PowerPoint:

• Critical Issues in Assessment - CASAS GOALS and TABE 11&12

 

Video - Minnesota State Trainers demonstrate "what not to do" when testing

• TSI: Testing Scene Investigation (video)

Below are links to some resources that Minnesota practitioners have created and shared with the field:

• TABE 11&12 Answer Documents created by Kirsten Fuglseth

  • Locator

  • 11//12 Locator Answer Sheet (Adult Options in Education)

  • Level E

  • Level M

  • Level D

  • Level A

• Directions for Administering TABE 11&12 Math (AOIE)

• Directions for Administering TABE 11&12 Language (AOIE)

• Math Practice Questions (Adult Options in Education)

• Language Practice Questions (Adult Options in Education)

• Answer Keys for Math and Language Practice Questions (AOIE)

• Checklists linking CCR ELA Standards to specific TABE 11&12 test items:

  • TABE ELA Level L (CCR Level A)

  • TABE ELA Level E (CCR Level B)

  • TABE ELA Level M (CCR Level C)

  • TABE ELA Level D (CCR Level D)

  • TABE ELA Level A (CCR Level E)

• Checklists linking CCR Math Standards to specific TABE 11&12 test items:

  • TABE Math Level L (CCR Level A)

  • TABE Math Level E (CCR Level B)

  • TABE Math Level M (CCR Level C)

  • TABE Math Level D (CCR Level D)

  • TABE Math Level A (CCR Level E)​

• TABE Scanning Tutorial (Adult Options in Education)

Reading Resources

• https://www.commonlit.org/

• https://www.readworks.org/

• https://www.activelylearn.com/

• https://www.crowdedlearning.org/skillblox

• https://readtheory.org/

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Mathematics Resources

• https://www.crowdedlearning.org/skillblox

• https://www.khanacademy.org/

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Language Resources

• http://atlasabe.org/resources/writing-instruction

The links below will open to documents or site on the internet that will assist students in preparing to take TABE assessments.

 

• Preparing for the TABE

• Test Prep Review

• Varsity Tutors

 

SUBJECT AREA ONLINE STUDY SITES:

Language - Writing Links

• Grammar Bytes

• Essay Punch

• Guide to Grammar and Writing

• OWL Online Writing Lab

Reading Links

• Literacy Resources

• California Distance Learning Project

Mathematics - Basic

• Khan Academy Exercise Dashboard

• AAA Math

• Aplus Math

• Illuminations - Resources for Teaching Math

• Simple Fractions

• Math Worksheetland

• Math Goodies

Mathematics - Advanced (Algebra, Geometry and beyond)

• Figure This! Math Challenge!

• Khan Academy