Applied Mathematics

• Numeration: recognize numbers, place value, fractional part, and scientific notation.
• Number Theory: sequence, ratio/proportion, and percents.
• Data Interpretation: graphs, tables, charts, and diagrams.
• Pre-Algebra and Algebra: function/patterns, missing elements, number sentences, equations, and inequalities.
• Measurement: money, time, temperature, area, volume, and capacity.
• Geometry: geometric elements, plane figures, angles, and similarities.
• Computation in Context: percents and algebraic operations.
• Estimation: Reasonableness of answer, rounding, and estimation.

Once again, it is important to correlate the math assignments with the math skills that are relevant on the TABE math subtest.

The Language subtest has a significant "break down" of skills, and this listing is included in the Language Resource Guide, under the heading "Teaching Language Skills."

In today's market, there are a variety of instructional materials that provide lessons correlating with the TABE content. As teachers become familiar with the various materials, they will inevitably choose their favorites. There are several publishing companies that have developed instructional materials that specifically correlate to the TABE. They include the following:

• Contemporary – Number Power math workbooks, Reading Basics, and Word Power vocabulary workbooks, each having four levels to correspond with E, M, D, and A on the TABE. They also have skills assessment modules that provide test taking practice, using the TABE format.
• CTB/McGraw-Hill – Building Skills with TABE are booklets that provide testing practice in reading, math, language, and spelling – and at the four TABE levels.
• Steck-Vaughn TABE Fundamentals are workbooks that provide lessons in reading, math, language, and spelling – also at the four TABE levels.

The lessons in workbooks from other publishing companies can also be included in a prescribed study plan, but those lessons should contain the TABE's skill content.

Matching Instructional Lessons that Relate to the TABE Objectives

A study plan should be developed for each ABE student. Some ABE classroom teachers refer to this plan as a "prescription" because lessons in the plan are prescribed for the individual student. Some classrooms contain "generic prescriptions" that include all of the TABE objectives, and the teacher "checks off" the skill areas and lessons the student must complete. Regardless of the type of study plan, there are several steps to follow when developing one.