Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Administrator:

Intended Audience Supervisory staff responsible for administering the TABE Survey Reading Test.
Course Offerings
  • Register for the online subscription for TABE testing, contact the Data Recognition Corporation (DRC)  Tech Support at:  1-866-282-2250, option 1.  Please note:  previously known as McGraw-Hill.
Overview
  • TABE Online Testing:  can be used in lieu of the manual TABE test.  It is accessed through the Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) (previously known as McGraw-Hill) web site.  Agencies are responsible for arranging this testing, which is by subscription.New overview of TABE testing
  • New Overview of the TABE
  • Testing of Functional Literacy Information Bulletin  http://intranet.dhs.illinois.gov/onenet/page.aspx?item=132989
Objectives Participants will learn how to:
  • use the examiner's manual for administering the TABE Survey Reading Test
  • score the TABE Survey Reading Test
  • use Norms book to determine the level of functional literacy for individuals taking the TABE Survey Reading Test
  • administer the TABE Survey Reading Test properly
  • how to score the TABE Survey Reading Test
  • how to determine the level of functional literacy for individuals taking the TABE Survey Reading Test
Materials Needed

Make sure to order the correct reading test and matching Scoreze answer sheet.

Supplies:

1.TABE 11 & 12 Supplies Needed

For Paper Testing:

*Order TABE Level M, Form 11 Test Books

*Order TABE Level M, Form 12 Test Books

*Order TABE 11 & 12 SCOREZE Answer Documents or if hand scoring Request Answer Key from Customer Service

*Test Directions for TABE 11 & 12

*Scoring Guide for TABE 11 & 12 (to enable you to determine grade equivalency and passing score)

*To pass TABE 11 M: A minimum Raw Score of 26, a Scale Score of 501 and a NRS Level 3

*To pass TABE 12 M: A minimum Raw Score of 24, a Scale Score of 501 and a NRS Level 3

If your agency will be using Online Testing - contact DRC (Data Recognition Corporation) Customer Service for details.

2. CASAS Reading Goals Supplies Needed

For Paper Testing: page 16 CASAS Catalog:

*Reading Goals Test Administration Manual

*Reading Goals Level C, Form 905R Test Booklets

*General Purpose Answer Sheets

*The scaled score ranges for 8th grade is 235-238.

*A scaled score of 235-238 is a 34/40 (from the Test Administration Manual).

*40 question test, and 75 minutes allowed to complete

*Each question is scored, and each question is one part and worth one point of equal value.

If your agency will be using Online Testing, contact CASAS Customer Service for details.

3. S-TOFHLA Supplies Needed

For Paper Testing

*Short Test of Functional Literacy in Adults and answer key

*Short Test of Functional Literacy in Adults Spanish Version and answer key if applicable

*To pass the S-TOFHLA: minimum score of 23-36

*Provider can request the S-TOFHLA and answer key from the Division by contacting the Bureau of Clinical Services: Jennifer.Gentile@illinois.gov
Registration N/A  with state of Illinois; follow Data Recognition Corporation on-line testing directions.