TABE Math case studies
TABE Math · Put your knowledge to work in context.
TABE, the Test for Adult Assessment, is an academic assessment product used throughout adult basic education. Its publisher describes it as a comprehensive and reliable assessment that gives educators a solid foundation for evaluating the skills and knowledge of adult learners, and results are typically used for placement, diagnosis of strengths and weaknesses, and tracking progress against College and Career Readiness expectations. The TABE Math case studies are 5 cases and about 2,963 words.
1Granola Bar Order: Discount Threshold vs. Flat Shipping
A school store needs granola bars for a three-day event and expects to hand out 360 bars. Supplier A sells boxes of 24 bars at 0.68 per bar and takes 12% off the entire order once the order reaches 300 bars or more; shipping is included.
605 words, about 3 min2Two Gym Memberships and a Partial Reimbursement
A community gym posts two membership offers. Gym A charges a 45 enrollment fee plus 22 per month.
598 words, about 3 min3Painting a Room: Openings, Two Coats, and Waste Allowance
A homeowner is painting a rectangular room that measures 14 feet by 11 feet with an 8-foot ceiling, and she is painting the four walls only, not the ceiling or floor. The room has one door measuring 3 feet by 6.75 feet and two identical windows, each 2.5 feet by 4 feet.
545 words, about 3 min4Café Sales Week: Choosing a Representative Value
A café records cups sold each day for one week: Day Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Cups 210 185 240 260 390 480 355 The owner is planning next week's staffing and says, "A typical day is about 300 cups, so three workers who each handle 80 cups will cover any day." The staff is scheduled identically Monday through Friday, with extra help added only on weekends. Nothing about the café's hours or menu is changing next week, but the owner expects Saturday sales to rise 15% because of a nearby event, while Sunday sales are expected to fall 10% afterward.
577 words, about 3 min5Fair Booth: Expected Value and Redesigning the Bag
A school fair booth uses a bag of 10 tiles: 5 red, 3 blue, and 2 green. A player pays 2.50, draws one tile without looking, and receives a prize based on color: 1 for red, 3 for blue, and 6 for green.
638 words, about 3 min