TABE (TEST OF ADULT BASIC EDUCATION)
TABE stands for Test of Adult Basic Education and includes reading, language and math subtests. We strongly suggest that students take one subtest per day.
- Reading subtest: 100 minutes
- Language subtest: 55 minutes
- Math subtest: 65 minutes
The TABE is administered by appointment only to Indian River State College students currently enrolled in Indian River State College Career and Technical Education programs that do not meet any of the TABE exemptions. Call the Indian River State College Assessment Centers to make a TABE testing appointment.聽Click for more information.
TABE Online Tools Training
Students who plan to take the TABE test should visit聽聽for practice tests and to learn to use online TABE test tools.
Taking the Test
In addition to an Indian River State College Student ID number, a valid photo ID (not expired, broken or taped) is required.
There is a calculator built into the TABE testing system. It will automatically 鈥減op up鈥 if the question allows the use of a calculator. Personal or handheld calculators are not permitted.
Test Results
TABE scores can be obtained in person with photo identification at any Indian River State College Academic Support Center (ASC). Allow聽one (1)聽working day for scores to be processed. There is no charge for a student copy of a TABE score report. TABE scores are automatically entered in the聽College computer (Workday)聽system and are available for College departments to view.
TABE Retesting
TABE Survey results are valid for two (2) years. You may retest during that time under the following circumstances:
- You have completed a聽TABE prescription聽and passed the practice test in the聽, and it was determined that you are ready to retest.
- If you have taken courses or reviewed skills elsewhere, you are required to provide official documentation to Steven Daniello, Director of Assessment Services, at聽sdaniell@irsc.edu.
If your scores do not meet those required for your particular program or job, you may request to have a prescription prepared for skills review. After you submit your request, allow one business day for your prescription to be prepared.
Once you successfully complete all prescribed materials, including assigned tests, you will be approved for retesting by an ASC instructor.
If you have a program聽诲别补诲濒颈苍别听(scores must be submitted by a specific date), allow enough time to complete your prescription. The amount of time required to complete your prescription will vary according to its length.
