MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Data
Recognition Corporation (DRC) today announced that the new TABE
11&12 assessment for adult learners has been approved by the
U.S. Department of Education's National Reporting System (NRS) for
Adult Education. TABE 11&12 is the first and only new adult
education assessment to receive NRS approval, making it the most
up-to-date test in the adult basic education market. With this
authorization, effective September 6,
2017, TABE 11&12 is approved for seven years through
2024.
The NRS approval demonstrates that TABE 11&12 has passed
stringent federal accountability standards for learner outcomes and
is suitable for use at all Adult Basic Education levels. With NRS
approval, TABE 11&12 is approved for use by any state education
agency that receives federal funding through the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Alignment to New Standards
Based on the new national College and Career Readiness Standards
for Adult Education, TABE 11&12 builds upon the
well-established reputation of the TABE family of tests and
measures the necessary skills to be successful in everyday and
work-related situations.
"Over the past 50 years, TABE has become the most widely used
assessment of adult basic skills in the nation," said Susan Engeleiter, Chief Executive Officer and
President of DRC. "TABE 11&12 continues the evolution of TABE
by assessing the types of skills needed by today's adult learners
to be successful in a changing job market."
Improved Online Test Delivery
TABE 11&12 marks the
transition to a new online testing platform. TABE will be powered
by DRC INSIGHTTM, a secure, powerful, and reliable
online testing engine. With improved functionality, greater
scalability, and a full-featured, accessible testing interface, the
TABE online experience will be even more efficient for instructors
and more engaging for students.
New Features That Adult Ed Professionals Need
Most
Adult education professionals rely on TABE to meet the evolving
needs of the adult education market.
"As a long-time TABE customer, I am excited to see the changes
coming with the new TABE 11&12," said David Walters, State Director, Alabama Adult
Education. "The new TABE 11&12 reflects the latest College and
Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education, aligns with
national high school equivalency exams, and brings much-needed
advancements in local scanning technology and online test delivery.
They have also improved the Locator Test to provide a more precise
prediction of each student's testing level. These features will
save us precious time, give greater insight into student skills,
and most importantly, improve the testing experience for adult
learners."
The new TABE 11&12 will be available to customers beginning
January 8, 2018.
About TABE 11&12
TABE 11&12 is the latest edition of DRC's Tests of Adult
Basic Education (TABE) assessment for adult learners. For 50 years,
TABE has been a well-respected assessment tool for use in adult
education. Today, TABE remains the most comprehensive and reliable
assessment product in the adult education industry, providing a
solid foundation for effectively assessing the skills and knowledge
of adult learners.
TABE 11&12 features new standards, a more-streamlined
design, and improved technology:
- TABE 11&12 is 100% aligned to the new College and Career
Readiness Standards for Adult Education set by the U.S. Department
of Education's Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education
(OCTAE).
- TABE 11&12 includes three content areas—Reading, Math, and
Language. The new test is one length; there will no longer be a
long form (Complete Battery) nor a short form (Survey).
- Mathematics is now comprised of one test; no longer requiring a
total math score from Math Computation and Applied Math.
- An improved Locator Test, which includes all three content
areas, will be more predictive in placing students into the
appropriate test level for TABE 11&12.
- TABE 11&12 aligns strongly to the TASC Test Assessing
Secondary Completion™ and other high school equivalency (HSE)
exams.
- TABE 11&12 features a new local scanning solution that
supports automated data transfers. This eliminates the need for
hand-entry of data and reduces administrative costs.
- TABE 11&12 Online is powered by DRC INSIGHT, the industry's
most reliable online testing system. This new online delivery
system has no reliance on third-party software.
- Online practice opportunities are available for each content
area and level in the online testing platform to help examinees
become familiar with the use of tools available during online
testing. These practice opportunities are non-secure, so examinees
can practice as often as they like from any location.
- TABE 11&12 and the TASC test are now delivered on the same
online testing platform.
To learn more about the new TABE 11&12, visit
www.tabetest.com.
About Data Recognition Corporation
For decades, DRC has maintained a tradition of excellence in
educational assessment publication, administration, and reporting.
DRC offers educational assessments for the pre-K, K–12, and adult
education markets, across the U.S. and internationally. DRC
customers include public, private, charter, and faith-based schools
and districts; state and national government agencies; and other
educational organizations.
DRC assessments have passed rigorous reviews at the state and
federal level, and for the past 50 years, the Tests of Adult Basic
Education (TABE®) have been the premier measure of
achievement used by educators, states, employers, and correctional
facilities to assess the knowledge and skills of adult learners. In
addition to TABE, DRC publishes TerraNova®, LAS
Links®, and the TASC Test Assessing Secondary
Completion™. DRC also delivers custom, K–12 statewide assessment
programs for 15 states and the WIDA consortium (38 states).
For more information on DRC, visit
www.datarecognitioncorp.com
Copyright © 2017 Data Recognition Corporation. All right
reserved. TABE is a registered trademark and DRC INSIGHT is a
trademark of Data Recognition Corporation.
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