Testing and Assessment

TABE - Tests of Adult Basic Education

The TABE measures skills in Reading, Mathematics, and Language. The subtests are timed, view this document for TABE average testing times. There is no penalty for guessing on any of the subtests. For additional TABE information please visit TABETEST.com.

The TABE is used for the following:

  • Adult Basic Education (ABE)
  • Career & Technical Education Programs
  • GED Preparation Program

TABE® Frequently Asked Questions

TABE 11&12 Grade Range Scale Score Guidance

TABE 11&12 Scoring Levels: Best Practice Guidelines

TABE 11 & 12 Minimum Scale Score Requirements for Career and Technical Education Programs at Miami Dade College

Under certain circumstances, arrangements for auxiliary aids and modifications are permissible. The College makes every reasonable effort to ensure equal access to educational opportunities and experiences for candidates with documented disabilities. These services can include:

  • Sign language interpreters
  • Adaptive or assistive technology
  • Note takers
  • and more

An ACCESS representative can help eligible candidates identify and arrange for accommodations that ensure success.

Instructions for Auxiliary Aids and Modifications:

  1. Candidate presents documentation to ACCESS department.
  2. ACCESS department intakes documentation.
  3. Accommodations are determined.
  4. ACCESS department informs Testing Center about candidate's accommodations.
  5. Candidate contacts Testing Center to schedule the test with accommodations.
  6. Testing Center plans for accommodated testing needs.
  7. Candidate tests.

 

There is a 30-day waiting period between retests when the same form and level is not used. Retesting  guidelines vary, depending on the academic program or purpose.  See below for more details. 

Adult Basic Education

Career Technical Education

Employee Based Testing
There is a 14-day waiting period between retests when the same form and level is not used. There is a 6-month waiting period when the same form and level is used.

Location Available Day and Time
Hialeah Testing
1220-01		 By Online Appointments M, T, W, R 
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM           
F                
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Homestead Testing
A114		 By Online Appointments M, T, W         
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
R                 
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
F                 
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Kendall Testing
Building R, 5th Floor		 By Online Appointments M, T, W, R
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
F
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Medical Testing
1303		 By Online Appointments M, T, W, R
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
F
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MEEC Testing
1101		 By Online Appointments W 
Varies by date
North Testing
1160		 By Online Appointments M, T, W, R
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
F
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Padrón Testing
1103		 By Online Appointments M, T, W, R
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
F
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
West Testing
2110		 By Online Appointments M, T, W, R
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
F
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Wolfson Testing
3104		 By Online Appointments M, T, W, R
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
F
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Contact a Testing and Assessment location, where we would be glad to help you!

Note:  Examinees must be checked-in and seated by the time scheduled in order to begin the test. Examinees will then have adequate time to finish the test in a reasonable period or within the Hours of Operation.

Data Recognition Corporation
Florida Department of Education
McGraw-Hill
• TABE Testlets FAQ  (Practice test for TABE retakes only)
MDC School of Continuing Education & Professional Development
Miami Dade College
Online Resources
• Test preparation resources sorted by Subject  (i.g.: Reading, Writing, Math)
Description PAY FEE
Entrance and Exit purposes for Career and Technical Educational
(vocational) MDC students. This includes entrance and exit TABE
exams for MDC Fire Science (all attempts).		 MDC


 $20
Placement purposes only for Adult Education and CTE students. MDC $40
Taken at another institution. Other Institution $65
TABE post-testing for Adult Education students. MDC NO FEE
TABE ESPAÑOL (all attempts).
Not a MDC proctoring service.		 MDC

 $20 

Please visit the Testing Fees webpage for additional information and test specific fees.