TABE

 

Test of Adult Basic Education

 

About TABE

TABE Study Guide / TABE Study Guide Answer Key

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 Guide:

Study Guide /  Answer Key

 

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.  TABE also gives needed information to help students prepare for the GED.

 

Test Components:

The TABE has three sections:  reading, math and language. 

 

Reading

            Comprehension

            Vocabulary

 

 

Math

            Fractions

            Decimals         

            Percent

            Pre-Algebra

            Word Problems

 

Language

            Usage

            Sentence Formation

            Paragraph Development

            Capitalization

            Punctuation

            Conventional Writing

            Spelling

 

 

Cost:

There is a fee of $10.00 to take the TABE. Payment may be made by check or cash at the time of testing. This fee does NOT apply to students who are seeking enrollment at Chipola College or students pursuing a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

 

Retest Policy:

A student must wait 90 days before retaking the TABE unless he/she registers for and completes a prescription.  Once the assignments on the prescription are complete, a student may retest.  Scores are good for two years.

 

Test Schedule:

Test Schedule:            *8:00 a.m. Monday-Thursday           

*5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday  

*No appointment necessary.  Allow 2-4 hours for testing.

 

Location:  Testing Center, Building A

 

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

                                                                      

Program Reading Math Language
Applied Welding Technologies* 9.00 9.00 9.00
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
Telecommunications (Outside) 12.9 12.9 12.9

 

*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, CPT, 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: March 03, 2008

 

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