TABE - Test of Adult Basic Education

• About TABE
• Chipola TABE Study Guides
• Other online resources:
             TABE Progress Checks
             Study Guide Zone
• Why TABE?
• Test Components
• Reading
• Math
• Language
• Cost
• Retest Policy
• Test Schedule
• Location
• Workforce Development TABE Score Requirements
• Exemptions
• Contact Information

 

About TABE:

TABE is a test of basic skills in reading, mathematics, and language at all levels.  The test is designed to assess skills in the contexts that are most important to adults:  life skills, work, and education.  TABE’s objectives are fully integrated, providing a complete picture of adult performance. TABE provides both norm-referenced and competency-based information to help you plan for individual, educational, and training needs.

 

TABE Study Guides:

• TABE Study Guide Answer Key    Study Guide /  Answer Key
• Florida Comminty College at Jacksonville Practice Test
• Florida Department of Education - Preparing for the TABE Guide

 

 

Why TABE?

TABE meets the Florida State requirements for an entry-level examination within the first six weeks of admission to a Workforce Development Program. 

 

Test Components:

The TABE has three sections:  reading, math and language. The TABE is a computerized test and each subtest is timed. Students should be prepared for the testing session to last approximately two to three hours.

• Reading
  • Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
• Math
  • Fractions
  • Decimals
  • Percent
  • Pre-Algebra
  • Word Problems
• Language
  • Usage
  • Sentence Formation
  • Paragraph Development
  • Capitalization
  • Punctuation
  • Conventional Writing
  • Spelling

  

Cost:

The cost for the TABE for students enrolled in or seeking enrollment in a Chipola Workforce Development program is $10.00. For all other examinees, there is a fee of $15.00 to take the TABE. Payment may be made by check or cash at the time of testing.

 

Retest Policy:

A student must wait 90 days before retaking the TABE. Chipola WFD students may register for remediation in reading, math and/or language if they score below the required exit score for the program in which they are enrolled. Once the remediation assignments have been completed, the student may retest. Scores are good for two years.

 

Test Schedule:          

Mon & Wed Tue & Thu

8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.  (Extended hours in Fall & Spring only.)

 

 

Location:  Testing Center, Building A, Room 149

 

Workforce Development TABE Score Requirements: Test requirements for Program Entrance/Completion TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) Level A

                                                                      

Program	Reading	Math	Language
Automotive Service Technology*	9.00	10.0	9.00
Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts*	9.00	9.00	9.00
Computer Electronics Tech. & Electronics Tech.*	9.00	10.0	9.00
Cosmetology*	10.0	10.0	10.0
Fire Fighting	10.0	10.0	10.0
Patient Care Assistant	10.0	10.0	10.0

 

*Programs eligible through high school dual enrollment.

 

Exemptions:

A student may be exempt from taking the TABE if he/she:

• Has earned an A.A., A.S., higher degree, or

• Has a minimum passing score on the standardized test (ACT, SAT-I, PERT, TABE) not over 2 years old, or

• Has successfully completed college level English and math, or

• Has completed college preparatory courses with a “C” grade or higher

 

Contact Information:

Testing Center, Building A Room 149

Phone:  850-718-2284

Fax:  850-718-2357

Last revision: November 21, 2011