IPDAE TABE® ASSISTANCE CENTER

Your Access to Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Assistance for Adult Educators

TABE® FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is TABE® used for?

TABE® is used to measure basic academic skills commonly found in adult education curricula taught in high school and adult instructional programs. TABE® also is used to give insight on performance for high school equivalency (HSE) tests.

Is TABE® a diagnostic test?

Yes, TABE® is a diagnostic test used to determine a person's skill levels and aptitudes.

Can you fail the TABE® test?

There's no such thing as passing or failing the TABE® test, your score can determine your eligibility for many programs that can have a positive effect on your life situation.

How do I find out more about TABE®?

Go to the offical TABE® website at tabetest.com.

How do I become certified for TABE 11/12 in Florida?

You must completed and pass the TABE® 11/12 Certification module that is available at the IPDAE E-TRAINING center. This module is only taken once.

How do I recertify for TABE® 11/12 in Florida?

You must completed and pass the TABE 11/12 Re-Certification module that is available at the IPDAE E-TRAINING center. This module is required to be taken annually for Department of Corrections (DOC) administrators.

How do I access my Certificate of Completion?

You can view a "How To" document that will explain and illustrate step-by-step how to access Certificates of Completion for completed IPDAE e-Trainings. View the "How To" Document.

When will the ABE reading IISPs be available?

We expect the reading IISPs to be released mid-summer 2020.

When will the ABE math IISPs be available?

We expect the math IISPs to be released by end of summer 2020.

INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTIONAL STUDENT PLANS (IISP)

The IISPs are form entry PDF documents that provide adult educators with a template that identifies tested content by TABE® level to facilitate the selection of aligned instructional resources to support non-mastered content. The fillable format makes this a live document for ongoing monitoring and recording of student mastery.

Download the TABE 11/12: Determining a Student's Next Test Assignment (NTA) guide to assist with selecting the appropriate IISPs.

ABE Language:

ABE Reading:

ABE Math: Coming Soon!

ASK A TABE® ADVISOR

Ask your TABE®-related question and receive a response from a TABE® advisor within 72 hours.

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