TABE Test of Adult Basic Education : The First Step to Lifelong Success [Paperback]

Phyllis Dutwin (Author), Carol Altreuter (Author), Kathleen A. Guglielmi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 28, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0071405615 | ISBN-13: 978-0071405614 | Edition: 1

An invaluable guide to the pre-GED qualification test

Covering the highest level tested by the Test of Adult Basic Education--readers with skill levels of grades 9-12--TABE offers comprehensive, direct instruction; test previews; and study skills material designed to be easily accessible by adult learners outside the classroom setting. Basic reading, writing, and math skills are taught by means of familiar, everyday items. Developed to help adults realize both learning and career goals, this book contains:

• Helpful charts and tables
• Practice exercises
• Pretests, posttests, and skills analysis charts
• Reading passages taken from real-life experiences
• And much more

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From the Back Cover

Ready to take the TABE?

Learn how to learn

With McGraw-Hill's TABE: Test of Adult Basic Education by your side

Congratulations! You've taken the first step towards improving your life! By enrolling for the TABE tests, you have decided to reach for your next learning and career goals and improve your quality of life, for yourself, or for your family. With TABE: Test of Adult Basic Education, The First Step to Lifelong Success as your guide, you'll discover how to target and master the skills you need to succeed not only on the TABE tests but also in future situations as a lifelong learner.

Written by three leaders in adult education, TABE: Test of Adult Basic Education is specifically designed to help you identify your goals, learn more about your unique learning style, and discover which strategies make learning and test taking easier for you. You'll learn basic reading, writing, and math skills through familiar, everyday items, such as work documents, help wanted ads, letters, and telephone messages.

Packed with comprehensive and easily accessible instruction, test previews, and study skills material, this helpful guide contains:

• Charts and tables
• Practice exercises with fully explained answers
• Pretests, posttests, and skills analysis charts
• Reading passages taken from real-life experiences
• And much more to help you learn how to succeed on tests and in life!

Whether you're taking the TABE tests to further your education or your career, or both, TABE: Test of Adult Basic Education will help you realize your goals and your dreams.

About the Author

Phyllis Dutwin is the president of Dutwin Associates, consulting with major publishers in developing books for adult students.

Carol J. Altreuter, M.Ed. has had 17 years of diverse experience in adult education, as well as eight years of elementary/middle-school teaching.

Kathleen A. Guglielmi, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of adult education at the University of Rhode Island.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (July 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071405615
• ISBN-13: 978-0071405614
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,268 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #43 in Books > Education & Reference > Education > Test Guides - High School
  • #82 in Books > Education & Reference > Education > Testing

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do you need help to prepare for a reading comprehension test?, September 27, 2006

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C. Evaul "cherok" (St. Louis, IL.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TABE Test of Adult Basic Education : The First Step to Lifelong Success (Paperback)

I have taught GED for several years and we constantly use the TABE tests. I like the test because it is easy to administer and easy to grade.
Recently, many professionals need to update their files and continue to show "language proficiency" in reading and comprehension for writing reports. This book will help you to prepare for such a test.
Also, if you work in a more "hand's on" job, then you may need to refresh your skills in reading. Even as people get older, they need to continue to work on vocabulary, writing and reading skills. The TABE test is a great instrument for educators and students.
I recommend this book for someone who does not have time to take a remedial English class. This book is a great tool for study. I do agree it is "the First Step to Lifelong Success" as a student and for any professional.
I believe that adults need a refresher course from time to time no matter what profession they are in. GED students will most likely be familiar to the TABE tests because it is used to help the teacher locate the grade level of the student through the test scores. They help the student by the practice of taking tests. This is a book designed to help the student improve their skills by taking the TABE test.
It is also a great tool for students who are bilingual.
El libro es muy excelente para alumnos para mejorar su inglés. En particular, se puede mejorar la comprensión, el vocabulario, y la lectura.
Como enseño el examen del GED, tengo que usar el TABE test para calificar el nivel del alumno. Por eso, el libro es muy provechoso para mejorarse en los estudios generales.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great study guide., March 8, 2009

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The book is very detailed. I wish the book was more compact. I only need it the math section. But overall is a great to have and study before taking the TABE.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent for review of basic math and english, November 16, 2007

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Alice Robie "HIGH TECH" (NEW YORK) - See all my reviews
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This book provided a good review of Math and English when I had to take a state test for a job..I would recommend it.