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TABE Test for Adult Assessment

TABE® is the most comprehensive and reliable academic assessment product in adult basic education. Educators use TABE testing to provide a solid foundation for effectively assessing the skills and knowledge of adult learners. TABE and TABE CLAS–E™ tests combine to provide a flexible system of diagnostic assessments and instructional materials to meet the diverse needs of today's growing adult education market.

TABE Product Family

Choose any or all of these products, depending on your assessment needs.

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    TABE 13&14
    WHAT CAN TABE 13&14 DO FOR YOU?

    The Adult Education landscape continues to change, putting pressure on students and educators across the country. The ability to track your adult learners’ progress according to the new College and Career Readiness (CCR) requirements is critical to their future success, and to your adult education program. TABE 13&14 helps you make informed decisions about hiring, training, and employee advancement. From the most basic skill levels and through college level performance, TABE 13&14 gives educators an accurate assessment of each learner’s strengths and weaknesses, helping them place the right person in the right job at the right time.

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    TABE Edge is an aligned practice tool and study aid that supports growth on the TABE assessments. Designed to help students achieve Measurable Skills Gains in Reading, Mathematics, and Language, TABE Edge is fully aligned to TABE test blueprints and delivers thousands of practice questions that mirror the official TABE 13&14 assessments. TABE Edge provides immediate feedback to learners and is aligned to the TABE Individual Profile Report, making it easy for educators to target instruction and track progress.

    Subject Areas

    • Reading, Mathematics, Language



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  • TABE Online is an easy-to-use, web-based assessment of adult basic and secondary education knowledge. Powered by DRC INSIGHT™, TABE Online is quicker, easier, and more convenient to administer and score, minimizing the paperwork and security risks associated with paper-based testing.

    Subject Areas

    • Basic Skills: Reading, Math, Language, Language Mechanics, Vocabulary, Spelling


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  • Building Solutions to Improve Instructor Effectiveness and Adult Student Achievement. Professional Development for TABE includes introductory-level workshops offered on site and online.
    • Video
    • Print
    • In-Person
    • Web


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  • TABE CLAS-E provides reliable evaluations of examinee's English language proficiency, including reading, listening, writing and speaking skills.

    Subject Areas

    • English Language Proficiency



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  • TABE CLAS-E Online users now have the ability to leverage the user-friendly DRC INSIGHT™ testing platform with an assessment designed specifically for adult English language learners. There is no other test in the adult market that assesses the four content areas of Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking—and now, it will serve even more adult learners by being offered online.

    Subject Areas

    • English Language Proficiency



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