TABE 9

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TABE 9 10
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9/10 TABE Levels

• Limited Literacy
• Easy
• Medium
• Difficult
• Advanced

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9/10 Locator
The Practice Exercise has 10 questions and
requires 20 minutes.
If the examinees have had some experience in
taking standardized tests, the examiner may omit
the Practice Exercise. Complete Battery Test
Directions page 19
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9/10 Locator
Cut points for Math use the combined Math
Computation and Applied Math scores.
Fewer than 6 correct may indicate Level L should
be administered. Fewer than 4 correct may
indicate that Level L Math should be administered.
TABE Complete Battery Test Directions page 32
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9/10 Level L
Total 1 hr 45 min
(TABE 7/8 times are in parentheses.)
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9/10 Levels E - A
For each test, add 5 to 10 minutes for sample
items and directions.
(TABE 7/8 times and numbers of items are in
parentheses.)
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TABE 9/10 Individual Test Report
showing Predicted GED scores and suggestions for
instruction
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Source of GED instruction suggestions
GED Estimated Scores
needs instruction in content areas
needs review
9/10 Norms Book Complete Battery and Survey Page
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likely to passtest
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Comparing Predicted GED scores and instruction
suggestions for Ivana who tested on Levels A and
D and Tess who tested on M and E
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Each 9/10 objective has the level prefix included.
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Comparing Objectives
Concentration of Reading items has changed.
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Form 7
Form 9
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Comparing Objectives
Decimals included on E Level Math Comp
Increased number of Math Computation items
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Comparing Objectives
Some Applied Math objectives have been combined,
renamed, or added. Numeration and Number Theory
are combined in Number Operations. Problem
Solving has been added.
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Comparing Objectives
Language objectives
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TABE 910
9/10 Structure
Core Tests as beforeReading, Language, and
Mathematics

• Core Tests
• Reading
• Language
• Mathematics
• Mathematics Comp
• Applied Mathematics

• Optional Tests
• Language Mechanics
• Vocabulary
• Spelling
• Advanced-level Tests
• Social Studies and Science
• Algebra/Geometry
• Writing

Three Optional Tests are included in the Complete
Battery booklets.
Three Advanced-level Tests are available for
separate purchase.
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Optional Tests
in each battery booklet
(not included in total battery score)
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Optional Tests
are included on the Test Report following the
Core Tests.
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Optional Tests
objectives follow the Core Tests objectives.
Vocabulary
Lang Mech
Spelling
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Levels E A Optional
These optional tests do not participate in total
battery scores.
Core Test 1 and Optional Test 5 are administered
on the same Level. Core Test 3 and Optional Tests
6 and 7 are administered on the same Level.
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Advanced-Level Tests

• Advanced-level (A Level/Pre-GED) tests in
• Writing 2 forms
• Science and Social Studies 1 form
• Algebra/Geometry 1 form
• Content is focused on the subjects and levels
  that help adult students determine if they are
  ready to take the GED Tests

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Algebra/Geometry
Writing
Science and Social Studies
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TABE 910
9/10 Structure Review
Core Tests are still the only scores entered in
AEMS.

• Core Tests
• Reading
• Language
• Mathematics
• Mathematics Comp
• Applied Mathematics

• Optional Tests
• Language Mechanics
• Vocabulary
• Spelling
• Advanced-level Tests
• Social Studies and Science
• Algebra/Geometry
• Writing

Optional and Advanced-level Tests scores cannot
be used for NRS gains.
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9/10 Free Resources
Alignments of PLATO Learning Curricula to TABE
9/10 Language Arts and Mathematics
Posted on the Teacher and Staff Resource Center
webpage
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9/10 Free Resources
PLATO Documentation CD Optional WorksheetsMath
Fundamentals Reading, and Writing
Posted on the Teacher and Staff
Resource Center webpage
Sample Worksheet Math FundamentalsGeometry
and Measurementrays, points, segments, lines
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Assessment Topics for Discussion
(in small groups of 4-6)

• What may happen if you post-test too soon?
• Why is it important not to post-test too soon?
• What is a substantial period of instruction?
• What are the implications of longer periods of
  instruction between baseline (pre-test) and
  post-test?
• Is post-testing important? Why?

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http//msvcc.blackboard.com
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To access Presentation Materials