We use TABE PC, but find the system is not always user friendly. We often are forced to use 
the "paper pencil" tests especially when it repeatedly "bumps" a learner out of the system. 

No matter what you use, it is essential that staff READ the manuals and take the test themselves to 
understand the personality of the test and what it will and will not tell you. The publisher will 
be glad to provide you with training, but an experienced user would be a better choice (often the 
publisher is only interested in selling the product, not explaining it).

Are you near any adult education/literacy programs using TABE? You might be able to attend their 
training or find a trainer through them.

Please note: There is an IT issue with TABE PC as well. I belive the requirement is Flash 8 NOT 9. 
We have had nightmares trying to utilize our campus testing center because most of the tests the 
center provides require the OTHER Flash player. Make sure you check with TABE PC folks AND your 
internal IT people to make sure you are set up properly.

Good luck!

Amy Flinn
Temple College




------- Original Message -------

>From    : Benny L Sanders[mailto:bsanders37 at yahoo.com]

Sent    : 11/17/2007 8:53:05 PM
To      : assessment at nifl.gov
Cc      : 
Subject : RE: [Assessment 1060] Re: TABE Training

 Hi, I would suggest TABE PC.  It does all of that for you and saves hours of study, testing and 
scoring and analyzing.  It cost about $350 for 50 applications.  To me, that is the only way to 
go.  It is a Contemporary Publisher product.
   
  Benny Sanders
Ryan Hall <ryanryanc at yahoo.com> wrote:
  Hi everyone, 
I am doing some work for a nonprofit literacy agency in Georgia, and I need
some information about using the TABE. I was hoping that people on this list
could tell me the best way for me to get training for administering,
scoring, and analyzing scores on the TABE. Any suggestions?
Thanks, 
Ryan




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