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Key Facts: TABE Math Exam
40
Questions per level
DRC TABE 13&14 Maximum Allowable Testing Times
60 min
Maximum testing time (45 min Part 1 + 15 min Part 2)
DRC TABE 13&14 Maximum Allowable Testing Times
300-800
Score scale
DRC TABE Scoring Levels: Best Practice Guidance
6
NRS Educational Functioning Levels reported
DRC TABE Scoring Levels: Best Practice Guidance
4
Test levels (E, M, D, A) covering grade equivalents 2.0-12.9
DRC TABE 13&14 content documentation
The TABE 13&14 Math test is published by Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) and consists of 40 items per level (E, M, D, or A) with a maximum testing time of 60 minutes, split into a 45-minute non-calculator Part 1 and a 15-minute calculator-allowed Part 2. Scores are reported on a 300-800 scale and mapped to six National Reporting System (NRS) Educational Functioning Levels. Level E targets grade-equivalent 2.0-3.9 skills and Level A covers content through grade-equivalent 12.9. TABE 13&14 replaced TABE 11&12 on July 1, 2025, and uses the DESMOS online calculator in Part 2.
Sample TABE Math Practice Questions
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1What is 347 + 285?
2What is 1,004 − 367?
3What is 48 × 7?
4What is 252 ÷ 4?
5Which fraction is equivalent to 3/4?
6What is 1/3 + 1/6?
7What is 0.6 + 0.75?
8What is 25% of 80?
9A store sells apples for $1.20 per pound. If Maria buys 5 pounds, how much does she pay?
10What is the ratio of 12 to 20 in simplest form?
About the TABE Math Exam
The TABE (Tests of Adult Basic Education) 13&14 Mathematics test measures the math skills of adult learners across four levels — E, M, D, and A — covering grade-equivalent content from grade 2 through grade 12. TABE 13&14 replaced TABE 11&12 on July 1, 2025. Each level contains 40 items and is administered as a 45-minute non-calculator Part 1 followed by a 15-minute calculator-allowed Part 2. The test is aligned to the College and Career Readiness Standards and is used by adult education programs nationwide for placement and National Reporting System reporting.
Exam sponsor: Data Recognition Corporation (DRC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
40 questions
Time Limit
60 minutes maximum (Part 1: 45 minutes no calculator; Part 2: 15 minutes with calculator)
Passing Score
No pass/fail; scored on a 300-800 scale mapped to NRS Levels 1-6
Exam / Certification Fees
Set by the testing site; typically no charge for enrolled adult education participants
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Numbers and Operations
Place value, multi-digit arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, integers, rational and irrational numbers, exponents and radicals
Algebraic Concepts
Expressions, one- and multi-step equations and inequalities, systems, polynomials, factoring quadratics, function notation, linear and exponential models
Geometry
Shape classification, angle relationships, perimeter, area, surface area, volume, transformations, similarity, the Pythagorean theorem, coordinate geometry
Measurement, Data, and Probability
Time, money, unit conversion, data displays, measures of center and spread, box plots, scatter plots, sampling, and probability
Preparing for the TABE Math Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No pass/fail; scored on a 300-800 scale mapped to NRS Levels 1-6
- Exam length: 40 questions
- Time limit: 60 minutes maximum (Part 1: 45 minutes no calculator; Part 2: 15 minutes with calculator)
- Exam / certification fees: Set by the testing site; typically no charge for enrolled adult education participants Official sources
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TABE Math: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TABE 13&14 Mathematics test?
The TABE 13&14 Math test is a standardized assessment published by Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) that measures adult learners' math skills from basic operations through high school algebra. It is published in four levels — E, M, D, and A — each containing 40 questions. It is used for placement in adult education programs and to track educational gains under the National Reporting System. TABE 13&14 replaced TABE 11&12 on July 1, 2025.
Is there a passing score for the TABE Math test?
There is no universal pass/fail score, and DRC states that it does not set or recommend cut scores. Results are reported on a 300-800 scale mapped to NRS Educational Functioning Levels 1-6. Individual programs, colleges, employers, and states set their own minimum score requirements.
What level of TABE Math should I take?
Programs administer a 16-item Mathematics Locator test first to determine the appropriate level. Level E targets grade equivalents 2.0-3.9, Level M targets 4.0-5.9, Level D targets 6.0-8.9, and Level A targets 9.0-12.9. The level matters because each one can only report three NRS levels: Level D, for example, can report NRS 3, 4, or 5 but never NRS 6.
Can I use a calculator on the TABE Math test?
A calculator is permitted only in Part 2 of the Mathematics test, which lasts 15 minutes. Part 1, which lasts 45 minutes, is entirely non-calculator at every level. TABE 13&14 uses the DESMOS online calculator, replacing the DRC INSIGHT calculator used on the retired TABE 11&12 forms. For handheld testing, DRC recommends the TI-30XS MultiView and also permits several Casio and HP non-programmable scientific models.
How is the TABE 13&14 Math test scored?
Scores are reported as scale scores from 300 to 800 using Item Response Theory on a vertical scale, so a given score means the same ability regardless of which level produced it. Scale scores map to NRS Educational Functioning Levels for federal reporting: 300-448 is NRS 1, 449-495 is NRS 2, 496-536 is NRS 3, 537-595 is NRS 4, 596-656 is NRS 5, and 657-800 is NRS 6. There is no penalty for guessing.
What topics are tested on the TABE 13&14 Mathematics test?
DRC organizes TABE 13&14 Mathematics into four domains with the same weights at Levels E, M, D, and A: Numbers and Operations 27.5%, Algebraic Concepts 27.5%, Geometry 20%, and Measurement, Data, and Probability 25%. Content is aligned to the College and Career Readiness Standards, while the tested standards and emphasis levels change by test level.