TABE - Math Study Guide and Test Prep

About Our TABE 11& 12 Course & Study Guide

This comprehensive course and study guide helps you through everything you need to know to ace your TABE 11 & 12 Math exam. The Tests of Adult Basic Education 11 & 12 is an assessment and screening tool that provides educators and employers with a snapshot of an individual's academic skills in mathematics. This subtest is scaled according to a range of scores from 300-800 distributed across six levels, as designated by the National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS) for the U.S. Department of Education.

TABE 11& 12 Information

The TABE 11& 12 Math exam's purpose is to help administrators and teachers decide where to place students in adult education or high school equivalency programs. Here is a summary of the test's format:

• Number of Questions: 40
• Question Type: Multiple-choice
• Time Limit: 1 hour 5 minutes

TABE 11& 12 Breakdown

Measurement and Data | 15%

Syllabus & Course Information

This course and study guide is designed to prepare you for the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) - 11 &12 Math Exam. The topics you'll explore in detail include the following:

TABE Exam: Mathematics Exam

Algebra

Given the content emphasis on algebra in the TABE Mathematics Subtest, examinees must have a solid understanding of how to manipulate and solve equations involving variables like x and y. Prompts that fall under this category may ask students to choose an equivalent expression for one involving multiplication and two variables, which requires a knowledge of how to combine like terms and order operations. Other questions may be based on a graph, such as a scatterplot depicting the budget for an event over time, for which test-takers have to determine the meaning of a particular point in terms of money and/or time. Test-takers should also be prepared to answer questions or solve problems involving systems of inequalities or linear equations; polynomials, quadratic equations, and rational expressions.

Functions

Of equal emphasis in this subtest are those questions that focus on the evaluation and interpretation of mathematical functions (e.g., exponential, linear, or quadratic), or expressions that illustrate the relationships shared by independent and dependent variables in an equation. Here, sample prompts may require examinees to choose which of four options best represents the zero of a given function, which involves solving for the variable that will result in the number 0. Other questions may be accompanied by a graph of a function, whereby students have to identify the x-intercepts on the corresponding axis. Real-world problems might focus on the use of a function to determine the cost-per-month of a utility or the growth and decay of a quantity.

Statistics and Probability

The seven prompts about statistics and probability on this subtest are designed to assess how well examinees can interpret and work with quantitative data concerning, for example, a given population, and predict the chance and/or frequency that a certain event will happen. As such, students should be prepared to compare two or more categorical sets of data and then form a conclusion using their understanding of dispersion/ranges and random selection. For example, test-takers may be given two sets of data, expressed as a numerical list, for populations of trees occupying two different areas, including their individual heights. Using their knowledge of interquartile (middle) ranges, examinees choose which statement best describes the two populations in terms of their consistency of height or loftiness.

Some prompts may be accompanied by graphic representations of data, including box and/or dot plots, histograms, or two-way frequency tables. Other questions may require an understanding of essential terms like causation, correlation, intercept, rate of change or slope, and relative frequency.

Geometry

The half-dozen prompts about geometry on this subset gauge examinees' knowledge of 2D- and 3D-shapes and the formulas required to calculate their components, including parallel and perpendicular lines; angles, and points. They should also know how to define a circle and a line segment and how to determine the length of an arc for a given circle or the distance indicated by two points on a horizontal line. An understanding of congruent and similar triangles, density, and volume, including concepts and equations, is also essential. For example, real-life problems may involve determining the maximum volume of rainwater a storage tank can accommodate, given its dimensions, in cubic centimeters.

Numbers and Quantity

While the TABE Mathematics Subtest includes just a half-dozen questions about countable and relatable quantities, examinees should be prepared to find prompts about ratios and proportions requiring an understanding of how to convert between units of measurement. For example, sample prompts can include calculating the ratio of salt and water, expressed in grams and liters, for an aquarium. Other questions may focus on fractional or rational exponents and radical expressions based on square roots. Test-takers can strengthen their ability to find solutions to equations and problems involving more than one step, interpret graphs, and work with visual data by not only reviewing the text- and video-based lessons but also taking the follow-up quizzes in the TABE Math Study Guide.

TABE Exam Preparation & Registration

By utilizing our expert led TABE Exam preparation course, you'll be able to to familiarize yourself with the concepts you'll see on the the TABE 11&12. These short video lessons can reinforce concepts you've already learned or introduce new techniques for dealing with concepts you're struggling with. In these lessons, you'll find information about the math subtests, including content, number of questions, and maximum time allotted for each portion. At the end of each lesson you'll have the opportunity to take a self-assessment quiz so that you can track your progress and focus in on areas you're struggling with.

The registration process is typically handled by the administrator and varies by location.

Scoring the TABE Exam

Your test administrator will be able to provide you with your scores in either an online or a paper format. Unlike some tests the TABE is not designed with a pass-fail system in mind. Instead, the exam is meant as a guidance tool for adjustments in your own education. It allows instructors to see what areas you're struggling with so that they can either suggest new instructional programs or provide more instruction in a particular area.

Exam Topics Covered: Number and number operations; computation in context; estimation; measurement; geometry and spatial sense; data analysis; statistic and probability; patterns, function, and algebra; problem solving and reasoning

What You'll Study: This prep course covers techniques on applying these concepts in different kinds of problems. Lessons on recognizing and representing whole numbers; calculating mean, median, mode and range; linear and non-linear functions; and solving various kinds of word problems are also included

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