1. TABE Online Training

2. Introductions

3. TABE Presenter:
Mike Johnson, National Director of Adult Education

4. Agenda Introductions TABE Overview TABE Tutorial
TABE Online Administration Functions
Adding New Users
Scheduling Tests
Registering Students to a test
Generating Test Tickets
Accessing Reports
Break and individual practice
Reviewing TABE Reports
TABE Online “client” download
TABE Set-up procedures
Wrap-up and Q&A

5. Why TABE Online? Decrease the burden of test administration
No need to monitor time, read instructions or pass out/retrieve/store test booklets and answer sheets
Convenient - Register anytime from any computer
Accessible - View scores/reports anytime from any computer
Secure - Less proctor oversight because students self navigate through the test
Students don’t have to wait until others finish
Time-saving - no bubbling, no hand-scoring or scanning

6. TABE Review

7. TABE Available Tests

8. Available Test Forms Complete Battery (3 hours – Core subtests)
Core Tests: Reading; Language; Applied Math; Math Computation
Optional tests: (spelling; language mechanics; vocabulary are minutes each)
More detailed diagnostic information
Survey (1 ½ hours – Core subtests)
Shorter testing time allows for quick screening/placement
Two Forms TABE 9 & 10 (initial test / retest)
Locator Test (37 minutes)

9. TABE Levels L 0 - 1.9 (this level is not available online) E 2.0 - 3.9
Level Content Grade Range
L (this level is not available online) E M D A

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TABE Online
Online Version is the same as the Paper/Pencil TABE 9&10
Includes Complete Battery; Survey; Locator; Tutorial; CCR Test
Automatically places students in appropriate level based on Locator Test results
Accommodations can be applied to student profiles
Full Reporting Functionality
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11. TABE Online Locator Test
Two Locator Test administration options:
May be set up as a separate test session
May be auto-assigned in TABE Online
Student is automatically placed in TABE subtest levels based upon performance
Student may be assigned to more than one level
TABE Online has one Locator Test divided into four content areas—Reading, Mathematics Computation, Applied Mathematics, and Language. The entire Locator Test takes approximately 35 minutes to complete. It is recommended that the Locator Test be administered first. The results will indicate which level of TABE to use for each content area.
If an examinee’s Locator Test scores indicate significant differences in Reading, Mathematics, and Language skills (e.g., more than two TABE levels apart), the examinee could be given TABE tests from different levels.
Note: The function of the Locator Test is to place students in the appropriate level of TABE, e.g., E, M, D, or A.
It should not be used to screen students or place them in instructional programs because it does not contain
enough items to be reliable for that purpose.
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12. TABE Online Accommodations
Accommodations are tagged in the student’s profile
Extended-time test accommodation (time and ½, double time)
Pause-test accommodation allowing student to take breaks during subtest
Font/background color and font size accommodations for students with visual disabilities
Studies indicate that 15% of the general population, 50 % of those enrolled in adult education, and 80% of inmates participating in prison education programs have a high incidence of symptoms of a Syndrome.
Sensitivity of black font on what background creates visual distortions

13. TABE Online Assessment
Access all administrative functions:
Schedule test administrations
Register students
Run Reports
Import Rosters/Export Data
Student Access = Test Delivery Client (TDC)
Icon installed on student desktop
Connection through Internet Explorer
Lock Down Browser
User Name: tabe_demo_05
Password: demo

14. Let’s start with the Student Experience
TABE Online Tutorial
Let’s start with the Student Experience
Go to:

15. TABE Administrative Functions
Go to:

16. It’s now time to learn how to log on and use TABE Online.
Go to: oas.ctb.com

17. Upon logging in for the first time, you will be required to change your password.
Be sure to use the Hint feature for ease of generating new passwords to replace forgotten passwords.
The system requires passwords to be changed every 90 days.
Make sure your address is correct in your profile.
System locks after 5 bad login attempts – call technical support to reset

18. ** Only administrators can perform this functionality **
Adding Users
You will need to add “users” /staff members who will need to access this system and be able to add students; print test tickets; run reports
** Only administrators can perform this functionality **

19. Adding Users

20. User Roles and Permissions
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21. select [+] to add a new user
Highlight your program on the left side, then look at the bottom of the screen and
select [+] to add a new user
User Roles:
Administrator – only TABE Help Desk can add more Administrators to your program
Administrative Coordinator – can add students; schedule test sessions; print tickets
Coordinator – can schedule tests, assign students to sessions, print test tickets; cannot ADD new students
Proctor – add students to the test session; print test tickets; cannot ADD new students

22. Complete the user profile and Save
If an address is added, the user will receive an from
OAS_Acct_Mgmt with the user name and password

23. Scheduling Tests
You will need to schedule a test for each group students
** A site administrator can do this ahead of time **

24. Test Sessions: How Many Sessions Do you Need?
SAMPLE:
[program initials] TABE Locator Test 2016 (optional)
[program initials] TABE 9 Survey 2016
[program initials] TABE 10 Survey 2016
Retest Sessions
[program initials] TABE 9 Survey Retest
[program initials] TABE 10 Survey Retest
[program initials] TABE 9 Survey Retest
[program initials] TABE 10 Survey Retest
Copy Sessions for the new year (2017)
End Sessions for the expiring year (2016)
User roles control what you can do with the information you can access. The administrator who
sets up your profile assigns you a role. Depending on your role, you will have access to different
functions in OAS. The roles available in OAS are Administrator, Administrative Coordinator,
Coordinator, and Proctor.
Add groups ONLY if a new program has been established on your campus. This can only be done by the top-level administrator.
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25. Click Assessments, then Manage Sessions
I have already scheduled a test session. Let’s practice adding a new test session.
Click Assessments, then Manage Sessions

26. Click Schedule Session
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27. Choose the test you wish to schedule from the drop-down menu.
TEST OPTIONS:
2 Complete Battery Forms
2 Survey Forms
Locator Test (standalone)
Tutorial (you can assign an unscored tutorial if a student needs extra practice using TABE online
Choose the test you wish to schedule from the drop-down menu.
Note: This screen shows 4 Sections you will navigate through
1) Select Test 2) Test Details 3) Add Student 4) Add Proctor

28. Do you want breaks between subtests? What is “Random Distractor?”
Online Locator Test:
You can choose to have students take the locator test first and it will automatically place students in the correct level
You can unselect Locator test to choose which level you would like a student to take
Do you want breaks between subtests? What is “Random Distractor?”
Do you want to test certain “subtests” only”?
Do you want to the locator test to automatically place students in the correct level?
Next, you can click on “Modify Test.”

29. You can also reorder the subtests, if desired.
Modify your test session by removing any subtests you don’t wish to administer. Move them to the left. The subtest you wish to provide will remain on the right side.
You can also reorder the subtests, if desired.
Click OK when finished modifying your test session.

30. Now that your test is modified, go to Test Details.

31. Here, you can make these adjustments:
Recommendation:
Test Session Name should include:
A test session should be easy to identify for other users and proctors
Program name
Test Form and Level
Year/month/semester/quarter
Initial test or re-test
Here, you can make these adjustments:
Test Name (recommended that you add to, but do not remove original name)
Test Date Range; Start & End Times, Time Zone, Test Location Site
Continue by going to Add Student. (This is one way to register a student for a test.)

32. Proctors who have already been entered into the OAS system can be added to a test session in this same manner.
Click SAVE.

33. Add a Proctor so other “users” can view the Test Sessions
** if you don’t add other proctors, only the person who created the test session will have visibility into the test
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34. You will now be returned to your home screen.
Your newly created test session appears under the “Current and Future” list.

35. Managing Sessions
- Modify Manifest; Copy Session; Print Test Tickets; Schedule Session; View Status; View Student Reports

36. Let’s explore the blue tabs:
Modify Manifest
Copy Session
Print Test Tickets
Schedule Session
View Status
Student Report

37. Modify Manifest allows you to modify the test for a student.
Select the student name and click “modify test” to change the subtest difficulty level

38. Let’s explore the blue tabs:
Modify Manifest
Copy Session
Print Test Tickets
Schedule Session
View Status
Student Report

39. Copy Session allows for the duplication of a test session
Copy Session allows for the duplication of a test session. It will automatically keep the same test (Survey or Complete Battery); same subtests; same test levels.
You will still be prompted to change the test session name; identify the test window; select students and proctors

40. Let’s explore the blue tabs:
Modify Manifest
Copy Session
Print Test Tickets
Schedule Session
View Status
Student Report

41. Print Test Tickets for any test session.
Tickets will include necessary log-in information
Individual Test Ticket = 1 full page per student
Multiple Test Tickets = 2 students per page
Summary Test Ticket = Includes test summary information;
test access codes; student roster with student log-in and password information

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Summary Test Ticket
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44. Let’s explore the blue tabs:
Modify Manifest
Copy Session
Print Test Tickets
Schedule Session
View Status
Student Report

45. ** Note the functionality at the bottom of the page **
Schedule Session allows you to easily begin the test scheduling process
** Note the functionality at the bottom of the page **
[ ] = short cut to “schedule session”
[ ] = edit test session
[ ] = delete test session
[ ] = search test session

46. Let’s explore the blue tabs:
Modify Manifest
Copy Session
Print Test Tickets
Schedule Session
View Status
Student Report

47. View Status allows you to check the progress of individual students
Toggle Validation:
Rather than stopping a session for all students, you may want to invalidate a few students (for example, if some were caught cheating). If you invalidate one or more students' tests while they are logged into a session, they can continue working on it. This minimizes disruption and allows for a score to be recorded in the event that you later revalidate a student's attempt.
Student Report:
This is a quick link directly to the student results
Refresh List:
Use this after you have made changes to student status

48. Let’s explore the blue tabs:
Modify Manifest
Copy Session
Print Test Tickets
Schedule Session
View Status
Student Report

49. This is a quick link directly to the student results.
Student Report
This is a quick link directly to the student results.
Select the individual student and hit “submit”
Results can take anywhere from 5 minutes to 30 minutes

50. Adding Students to the TABE database
Option 1:
Adding Individual Students - one at a time

51. Go to Groups > Manage Students > Student List
Adding Students:
Go to Groups > Manage Students > Student List

52. Highlight your organization under “Group Selector”

53. Click on [ + ] on the bottom of the list to add a NEW student.
Any student who has already been added to this group will now appear on the list.
Click on [ + ] on the bottom of the list to add a NEW student.

54. First Name, Last Name, DOB, Grade, Gender (use “AD” for grade) x
* Fields are required
First Name, Last Name, DOB, Grade, Gender (use “AD” for grade)
Check the box to the right indicating which group or class to which student will be added.
Optional:
Additional Student Information & Specific Accommodations

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57. After clicking SAVE, you will see the students’ names appear in the list associated with this group/class.

58. Option 2: Import Students using an Excel template
Adding Students
Option 2: Import Students using an Excel template

59. Here’s another way to add students into the system.
Go to the Services tab, then User/Student Load, and now click Import.

60. Now select Student Template, then click “Export.”

61. Complete the spreadsheet and Save the file
** only fill in First Name; Last Name; DOB; Grade; Gender **
(Leave other columns alone)

62. Once Spreadsheet is complete, upload the file

63. Registering Students to Test Sessions Option 1: Register one student at a time

64. Go to Assessments -> Register Student.
Here’s another method for registering students for a test session after they have been uploaded into the system.
Go to Assessments -> Register Student.

65. Highlight appropriate test session
Click “Register”
Now, select a group to display available test sessions. Choose a session for which to register the student and click Register. .

66. Highlight appropriate Program under “Group Selector”
Select the appropriate student
Proceed to NEXT .

67. Verify the information is correct and click “NEXT”
From here you can uncheck Locator Test and change the test Level
(this is useful for post-testing)

68. Generate a Test Ticket from this screen
Note the Test Access code can be seen here
You can opt to put the test access code on the individual ticket .

69. Decide whether or not to print Access Code on test ticket
Decide whether or not to print Access Code on test ticket. Print test ticket now (or wait to all are registered). Click Done.

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71. Registering Students to Test Sessions Option 2: “Edit” Test Session to add multiple students at a time

72. Click on the pencil icon to Edit Session.
EDIT TEST SESSION
From the Home Page
Highlight the name of the test session to which the student is to be added.
Click on the pencil icon to Edit Session.

73. The test session details are shown.
Click on Add Student.

74. No students have yet been assigned to take this test.
Click “Add Student.”

75. Click the name of the group into which this student was placed.
Names of all students in this group will appear.
Check the box in front of your student’s name.
Click OK.

76. Testing Day Procedures
Register/Add students to test session
Distribute student test tickets
Examiner clicks on test session to View Status and student reports during test session
No cameras/phones allowed
Students may pause between test sessions and subtests if desired
User roles control what you can do with the information you can access. The administrator who
sets up your profile assigns you a role. Depending on your role, you will have access to different
functions in OAS. The roles available in OAS are Administrator, Administrative Coordinator,
Coordinator, and Proctor.
Add groups ONLY if a new program has been established on your campus. This can only be done by the top-level administrator.
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77. BREAK 10 minutes

78. Demo & Individual Practice
TASKS:
Adding a Student
Creating a Test Session
Registering a Student to Test Session
Printing Test Tickets
Reviewing Key Features
LOG-IN:
user name: tabe_demo_05
password: demo

79. College and Career Readiness (optional) Tests

80. TABE Testlets are “mini-tests” aligned to the College and Career Readiness framework. These are intended to provide a comparison between a student’s performance on a TABE test and the student’s performance on the CCR field test items at the same level.
A student who is ready to take a High School Equivalency test but may not be familiar with CCR standards can take a Testlet to prepare for the High School Equivalency test. Educators get a basic report showing percent correct by CCR domain and level. This gives an indication of how students are performing to the College and Career Readiness Standards.
Testlets are available via TABE Online. You must first give the student a TABE test. You can then schedule the student for a Testlet at the same level of difficulty. For example, you would first administer a TABE test at the M (Medium) level of difficulty, and then you can give the Testlet at the same level.

81. From the home page, go to “Schedule Session.”
Assign Testlets in the same manner as scheduling any other test session.
From the home page, go to “Schedule Session.”

82. From the Test Group drop-down menu, choose
TABE Adult Common Core Experience.

83. Select the Testlet you wish at assign (Language, Reading, Math), add details as necessary,
then SAVE.

84. Add students to the Testlet test session just as we added them before.
Notice: student can only be added if he/she has taken a TABE Online test. Also, students can not repeat a Testlet at the same level of a subject, but can be assigned higher levels when ready.
Click OK, then Save.

85. Accessing TABE Reports

86. Click the Reports tab at the top of the page.
After students have completed testing, we need to access the test reports.
Click the Reports tab at the top of the page.

87. Our choices of report types are shown.
Let’s click on Individual Portfolio Report.

88. Choose the Test Name, Date Range, Class, and Student.
Drill down options are available, to help you select the test and student report you need.
Choose the Test Name, Date Range, Class, and Student.
Click Submit.

89. The Portfolio Report provides this student’s Scale Score, Grade Equivalent, and NRS Level.
Click on the magnifying glass under the student’s name to open the Profile Report.

90. Now you have access to much more data:
Number of questions attempted, number correct, Mastery Levels, etc.

91. Navigate back to the Reports page and generate a Group List Report
Practice on your own!
Navigate back to the Reports page and generate a Group List Report

92. Navigate back to reports and generate:
Item Analysis Report

93. Downloading the TABE Test Delivery Client (TDC) for student access

94. Go to the Services tab, then Workstation Setup, and Install Software.
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Follow Steps 1-3
(Note: you may need IT administrative privileges and/or assistance to complete the installation)
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96. Arizona Set-Up Process

97. Order and Set-up Process
Submit Order Form with Purchase Order
Submit TABE Subscriber Agreement
Make multiple copies of page 4 to include all addendum sites and top level administrators
Point of Contact: Jennifer Milliner
to receive and facilitate order forms and license agreement
Phone:
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99. Subscriber License Agreement
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100. TABE Product Support - Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Eastern Time
Product Support Phone: (866)
Product Support
Access to TABE FAQs and Technical Requirements documentation requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
URL: click on the Adult Education Link, then click on the TABE Online Link. TABE Online FAQ’s and TABE Online Technical Requirements documentation are available.

101. Wrap Up / Q&A
Thank you for your time!