The TABE objectives contain content that is considered relevant for studentsí educational growth. The items on the test measure whether or not the students have mastered the particular content. Although similar, each level of the test (L, E, M, D, & A) has its own specific objectives. The following is a listing of the TABE content that applies to ABE students.
Pre-Reading Skills
Reading Skills
| Reading | Language | Mathematics Computation | Spelling | Applied Mathematics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interpret Graphic Information | Usage | Addition of Whole Numbers | Vowels | Numeration |
| Words in Context | Sentence Formation | Subtraction of Whole Numbers | Consonants | Number Theory |
| Recall Information | Paragraph Development | Multiplication of Whole Numbers | Structural Unit | Data Interpretation |
| Construction Meaning | Capitalization | Division of Whole Numbers | Pre-Algebra & Algebra | |
| Evaluate / Extend Meaning | Punctuation | Measurement | ||
| Writing Conventions | Geometry | |||
| Computation in Context |