The 2014 GED® Test on ComputerMathematical Reasoning
Math
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Content45% Quantitative Problem-
Solving55% Algebraic Problem-
SolvingAcademic & Workplace
contexts
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Question Types50% written to DOK level 230% will be aligned to a
Practice standard as well as a content indicator
TI-30XS on-screen calculator provided for MOST items
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What is new?
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Quantitative Targets
Q.1.d Identify absolute value of a rational number as its distance from 0 on the number line & determine the distance between two rational numbers on the number line, including using the absolute value of their difference
Q.2.d Determine when a numerical expression is undefined
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Algebraic TargetsA.1.f Factor polynomial expressions
A.3.a Solve linear inequalities in one variable with rational number coefficients
A.3.b Identify or graph the solution to a one variable linear inequality on a number line
A.3.c Solve real-world problems involving inequalities
A.3.d. Write linear inequalities in one variable to represent context
A.7.b Represent or identify a function in a table or graph as having exactly one output for each input
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Mathematical PracticesMP.1 Building Solution Pathways & Lines of
Reasoning
MP.2 Abstracting Problems
MP.3 Furthering Lines of Reasoning
MP.4 Mathematical Fluency
MP.5 Evaluating Reasoning & Solution Pathways
Question TypesMultiple choice (#1)Fill-in-the-blank (#5)Hot spot (#8)Drag and drop (#9)Drop-down (#11)
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Problems are KEY in math.
Begin and end with PROBLEMS!!
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Applying the Standards for Practice
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Applying the Standards for Practice
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What can we do NOW?
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Begin and end with problems! Provide opportunities for students to work
at all depths of knowledge (DOK) Teach less, learn more! Watch for new and updated information &
materials!
Resources
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http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/new-assessment
GED® Testing Service
http://www.smarterbalanced.org/sample-items-and-performance-tasks/
Smarter Balance
http://www.insidemathematics.org/index.php/tools-for-teachers/problems-of-the-month
Inside Mathematics
Resources
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www.learnzillion.comLearnzillion
www.figurethis.orgFigure This
Khan Academywww.khanacadamy.com
Resources
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Contemporary/McGraw-Hill RoadmapNew Readers Press WebsiteKET WebsiteSteck-Vaughn Career Ready
workbooksCTB/McGraw-Hill Workplace Skills
workbooks
GED® Testing Service Assessment Guide for
Educators (Targets/Indicators, Rubrics, DOK charts for RLA)
Webinars Item Samplers
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SmarterBalanced Sample Items
Sample assessment items Illustrates rigor and
complexity of next-generation assessments aligned to CCSS
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Inside Mathematics:
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Problems of the Month: http://insidemathematics.org/index.php/tools-for-teachers/problems-of-the-month
Website & Resources http://insidemathematics.org/index.php/home
learnzillion.com Web-based application (free) 2000+ lessons built from CCSS Video lesson Powerpoint slides of lesson Coach’s commentary Guided practice
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learnzillion.com Use Common Core Navigator Watch short video lesson Download lesson slides &
resources to teach OR give students a “quick
code” to watch lesson
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Figure This:
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www.figurethis.org Math Index Choose and explore a “Challenge” How can this be used in your classroom? Created by National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics
khanacademy.com Short video lessons Interactive online practice Ability to link students to
teacher, creating classes Ability to create reports for
individual students or classes
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