GED - It's My Life !!!
High School Diploma / GED or the Abyss ? - by RKT
It's YOUR LIFE !!!
Our classes run Wednesday nights from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Ages 18 and UP !
Please call us for more information - 810-591-4380
Thank you
Richard Thompson
Dean of Students
Pat Rothney
Coordinator
What is YOUR Priority GOAL?
Are YOU sick of IT ?!!!
SWARTZ CREEK ACADEMY & ADULT EDUCATION 2017 GRADUATES
Prepare the American Workforce to Compete in the Global Economy
Right and a responsibility To achieve the goal
Point of No Return
A Fighting Chance at 4 Million Jobs
Website: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/2014test
Why
Website: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/2014test
The 2014 GED® Test Benefits
- Only nationally recognized high school equivalency test developed by experts with a 70-year history in high school equivalency
- Only test aligned with current high school standards (including grade 12 standards) and career- and college-readiness expectations
- Delivered exclusively on computer which provides a consistent testing experience nationwide and improved passing rates
- Same-day scoring on all four parts including the new score report for reporting and remediation
- Offers two score levels:
- GED® Passing Score: at or higher than the minimum needed to demonstrate high school equivalency-level skills and abilities
- GED® Passing Score with Honors: at or higher than the minimum needed to demonstrate career- and college-readiness (CCR)
Website: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/2014test
GED Climb to Success
enough people with the right skills and education. To bridge that gap, GED
Testing Service has built the only 2014 high school equivalency test
get those jobs. Skills and knowledge aligned with the College and Career
Readiness Standards for Adult Education recently produced by MPR
Associates, Inc. under contract from the U.S. Department of Education.
Website: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/uploads/files/2af19d4c4e0ecf45342fc6a3660218d2.pdf
College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education
The Crosswalk
This Crosswalk presents the direct alignment between the
2014 GED® test content areas and critical college and career
readiness standards presented by the U.S. Department of
Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE).
The adult education standards are based on the Common
Core State Standards adopted by the majority of U.S.
states. Review the crosswalk and then visit our website to
learn more about how the 2014 GED® testing program is
helping build the educated and employed communities of
tomorrow.
Website: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/uploads/files/652b969a13a0126c909facc5aa166363.pdf
The 2014 GED® Test Specifications
- Four content areas:
- Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) (150 minutes)
- Section 1 (35 minutes*)
- Section 2 (45 minutes)
- Student Break (10 minutes)
- Section 3 (60 minutes*)
*The time allotted for sections 1 and 3 may vary slightly, but the total test time will always be 150 minutes. - Mathematical Reasoning (90 minutes)
- Part 1 - calculators not allowed
- Part 2 - calculators allowed - Science (90 minutes)
- Social Studies (90 minutes)
- Section 1 (65 minutes)
- Section 2 (25 minutes)
- Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) (150 minutes)
- English and Spanish
- 3 opportunities to test per year, per content area
Seven different item types:
- Extended response
- Drag-and-drop
- Drop-down
- Fill-in-the-blank
- Hot spot
- Multiple choice
- Short answer
- Delivered on computer (not online)
- Paper testing only available as an accommodation
Website: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/2014test
Official GED Test Center
Randy Trask President of GED
Last 70 Years
18 million Americans
Higher jobs
Better wages
Brighter future
Must be in personReasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) (150 minutes)
- Section 2 (45 minutes)
- Student Break (10 minutes)
- Section 3 (60 minutes*)
*The time allotted for sections 1 and 3 may vary slightly, but the total test time will always be 150 minutes.
Mathematical Reasoning (90 minutes)
- Part 2 - calculators allowed
Science (90 minutes)
Social Studies (90 minutes)
- Section 2 (25 minutes)
3 opportunities to test per year, per content area
Seven different item types:
Seven different item types:
- Extended response
- Drag-and-drop
- Drop-down
- Fill-in-the-blank
- Hot spot
- Multiple choice
- Short answer
Website: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/itemsampler
Item Overviews for GED
What have you done for yourself lately?
Free Practice Test
- Preview and practice with the content and technology that are part of the 2014 GED®test
- Review the “answer explanation” on each question to confirm the correct answer and see explanations for why the other options were incorrect
- Use the Companion Guide to understand which standards-based skill is being assessed in the questions on the free practice test
Website: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/freepracticetest
Tasks at hand
For the Educator
- The Assessment Guide for Educator
- The Item Samplers:
- The 2014 GED® Test Webinar Archive*
- The GED® Test: A Content Comparison
- Teacher’s Guide*
- GED Test Info: Reasoning Through Language Arts
- GED Test Info: Mathematics
- Free Practice Test
- Instructional videos
- Teaching resources
- Marketing resources
- FAQs
- training sessions
Website: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/professionaldevelopment
GED Testing on Computer Launch Kit
GED Promo
GED® Testing on Computer Website Copy
See below for three version of web copy: Long version, Short version, and sidebar version.
I. Long version
The GED® test on computer is here!
Register from the comfort of home, any day, at any time. [STATE/TESTING CENTER] now offers the GED® test on computer, a brand new way to take the test and earn your GED® credential. The GED® test on computer offers test-takers a better testing experience, featuring:
- The Instant Score Report – In an era of instant everything, testing should be no different. Leave the testing center knowing the score you earned on the GED® test.
- Easier User Experience – The 24/7 online registration and scheduling makes scheduling your test a breeze.
- Your Test, Your Time – Each test-taker gets to test at his/her own pace. If a test-taker finishes before the allotted time has expired, there’s no more waiting for the entire room to finish.
Have a better testing experience with the GED® test on computer. Register today and find out where you can take the GED® test on computer in [STATE]. Remember: The GED® test must be taken in person, at an official GED® testing center.
With the GED® test on computer, success is just clicks away™. Register today at http://www.GEDcomputer.com.
II. Short version
Take Your GED® Test on Computer
Know your test score before you leave the center. [STATE/TESTING CENTER] now offers the GED® test on computer, a brand new way to take today’s test and earn your GED® credential. The GED® test on computer offers test-takers a better testing experience, featuring:
- Instant score results
- 24/7 registration and scheduling online
- Finish one section, move on to the next at your own pace
The GED® test on computer is a convenient new way to test. Register today and find out where you can take the GED® test on computer in [STATE]. Remember: The GED® test must be taken in person, at an official GED® testing center.
With the GED® test on computer, success is just clicks away™. Register today at www.GEDcomputer.com.
III. Sidebar version
Success is Just Clicks Away™
With the GED® test on computer, success is just clicks away™. [STATE/TESTING CENTER] now offers the GED® test on computer, a brand new way to take today’s test and earn your GED® credential. Register today at www.GEDcomputer.com.
Website: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/launch-packet
Contact National
GED Testing Service Public Affairs Contact for Questions and Additional Information:
Armando Diaz
Public Affairs Specialist
E: Armando.Diaz@GEDtestingservice.com
Ph: 202/471.2157
Richard Thompson
Email: rthompson@swcrk.org
Phone: 810-591-4380