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ReadingThe TABE Reading test presents items which include highly practical and life skills stimuli. TABEcontent consists of business and personal communication, instructive text, and informational materialspresented in new visual formats, such as web pages and internet advertisements.TABE Levels D and A focus on more complex literary text, including poetry and drama. The mix ofgenre and the textual complexity enables TABE to offer a comprehensive range of testing objectiveswhile maintaining a focus on the characteristics of the student population it serves.
ReadingLevel LLevel L screens examinees for pre-reading skills (such as letterrecognition, visual reversal, listening comprehension, and recognizingsigns) and for beginning reading skills (such as reading simple words,sentences, phrases, and paragraphs). In this example, the testadministrator reads instructions se itemsmeasurethe ability torecognize letters.3InterpretGraphicInformationRecognizing signsis a pre-readingskill that is practicalfor home andwork life.4RecallInformationThis formatmeasures theability to determinewhich picturecorrespondsto writteninformation.2
ReadingLevel ELorraine Hansberry PassageThe items written for this biographicalpassage measure prose literacy.1Hansberry’s family moved into a neighborhood where they were a minority.What proof is there that this may have been an important event in Hansberry’s tructingmeaning thatextends beyondspecific details isan importantreading skill thatdemonstratesadvancementbeyond basic recall.3Words inContextThis formatmeasures theability to determinewhich picturecorrespondsto writteninformation.4RecallInformationThe ability to recallkey information froma passageis a relevant skillfor all readers.223She wrote about itin a play.She wrote aboutit in letters.She wrote about itin a book.She wrote about itin a newspaper.ABCDAccording to the passage, whichof these words best describesLorraine Hansberry?FshyGtalentedHexcitingJunhappyThe passage says that LorraineHansberry was “a famous writer.”Famous means about the same asAwell paidBwell knownCintelligentDinteresting4When did Hansberry move toNew York City?Fafter writing her first playGafter her play was performedon BroadwayHafter studying at the Universityof WisconsinJafter working for a newspapercalled Freedom
ReadingLevel MThe Weather PageThese items measure the ability tointerpret graphic information in a formatthat emulates real-life phicInformationFinding specificinformation from agraphic stimulus isa skill all readers canapply to theirdaily lives.2ConstructMeaningConstructingmeaning that extendsbeyond specificdetails is animportant readingskill thatdemonstratesadvancementbeyond basic is item measuresthe ability to interpretgraphically presentedinformation andthen to use thatinformation tomake judgments.The ability to recallkey information froma passage is arelevant skillfor all readers.12According to the map, today’s hightemperature in Key West, Florida will beA59 B60 C62 D66 3How will Monday’s weather be different fromSaturday’s weather in West Palm Beach?FMonday will be sunny; Saturday willbe rainy.GMonday will be cloudy; Saturday willbe sunny.HMonday’s low temperature will be lowerthan Saturday’s low temperature.JMonday’s high temperature will belower than Saturday’s hightemperature.4According to the map, which of thesestatements is true?AThe lowest temperature shownis for Fort Myers.BThe temperatures in Miami andKey West are about the same.CThe temperatures are highestin West Palm Beach.DThe high temperature in Orlando ishigher than the high temperature inSt. Petersburg.Which part of this weather page givesthe predicted high and low temperaturesfor Sunday?Fthe mapGthe regional forecastHthe five-day forecastJthe key
ReadingLevel DJulia went to the Post Office to mail a package. She used this form to comment on the service.Read the Consumer Service Card. Then do Numbers 1 through 6.Consumer Service CardUse of an authentic stimulus providesmeasurement of document literacy.123Which line in the “Did It Involve” columnwould Julia check if she received a letterthat was dirty and badly torn?4According to the instructions, what shouldJulia do after she fills in her address onthe back of the card?ADelayFmail the cardBDamageGsign her nameCMisdeliveryHremove the top copyDWindow ServicesJprint the information firmlyJulia wants to let the Post Office know hownicely she was treated. Which of theseboxes should she check?FproblemGdamageHinsuredJcomplimentJulia’s mail did not get forwarded to her6 address.ReadingnewWhen she fills out the bottomof the card, what other information shouldshe aphicInformationThe ability to interpretinformation presentedgraphically is a usefulskill for all readers.2Evaluate/ExtendMeaningA good reader isable to readinformation and thenapply that knowledgeto new situations.3RecallInformationRecalling instructionsis a practical skillall readers use.4ConstructMeaningConstructing meaningthat extends beyondspecific details is animportant readingskill thatdemonstratesadvancement beyondbasic recall.Why might the U.S. Postal Service wantcustomers to complete this card?Ato simplify the mailing processBto encourage faster delivery of the mailCto gain information about customersatisfactionDto thank customers for usingthe postal serviceThe hours are shown in the “CustomerPhone” box because these are the hoursduring whichAher old addressBFcustomers are most likely at workher place of workCGpost office employees deliver mailher husband’s nameDHher old phone numberthe customer should phone incomplaintsJthe post office might phone thecustomer
Level L screens examinees for pre-reading skills (such as letter recognition, visual reversal, listening comprehension, and recognizing signs) and for beginning reading skills (such as reading simple words, sentences, phrases, and paragraphs). In this
