Program Pre- and Post-Testing
(TABE®: Test of Adult Basic Education)
All new students to the program will complete one of the TABE® tests. Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency students will complete the TABE® 11/12. Students enrolling in our English as a Second Language program complete the TABE® CLAS-E. New students must complete the pre-test before they can register for courses.
The TABE® pre-test helps the student and program to understand what the student already knows and the skills they will need to work on first. Student scores will be at one of 6 levels in reading, language, and mathematics. This level is used to place the student into the right course.
Once students have completed 40 hours of coursework or attendance, they are eligible to complete a TABE® post-test. This is an exciting opportunity for the student to see how their work is paying off. If the student has made progress in their class they may see a “level gain”. Once a student’s scores reach level 5 or 6 they can begin taking our High School Equivalency courses to begin preparing for either the GED® or HiSet® test.
High School Equivalency Tests
HiSet®
This series of tests include Reading, Writing (Essay required), Science, Social Studies, and Math. The cost of the total series is $93.75 (for all 5 computer-based tests). Currently, testing vouchers are available for all qualifying students.
HiSet®: Additional Information
Check out requirements and locations:
https://www.psionline.com/blog/the-hiset-high-school-equivalency-test-hse-has-a-new-home-on-the-psi-services-platform/
PearsonVue GED®
This series of tests include Reading/Writing (both are included in 1 assessment), Science, Social Studies, and Math. The cost of the total series is $144.00 (for all 4 tests). Currently, testing vouchers are available for qualifying students.
GED®: Additional Information
Check out requirements and locations:
https://ged.com
Other Relevant Resources
Testing Fees
WNMU charges $10 per day for anyone to test for either the High School Equivalency or Accuplacer tests
https://secure.touchnet.com/C22616_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=22
Diploma Sender
In New Mexico, after passing all of the High School Equivalency test, to receive your diploma and official transcripts Diploma Sender is the agency you must request this information from. It does not matter when you took and passed these tests the documents can only be request there.
When requesting your Free, official diploma and transcripts, contact the Adult Educational Service’s main office for instructions on how to complete this request.