TAKING THE FIRST STEP !!

GED PREPARATION

GED Prep

Today’s Agenda

Computer Based Testing and MyGED

Plato Learning Environment

COMPUTER BASED TESTING

ANDMyGED

GED 2014

GED 2014: What is the GED?

The 2014 GED test is a four-subject high school equivalency test that measures skills required by high schools and requested by colleges and employers

The four subjects are Science, Social Studies, Mathematical Reasoning, and Reasoning Through Language Arts

After you pass the GED test, your diploma or credential will be issued by your state but you’ll receive a GED transcript to apply to college, start training, or get a better job

The new GED test is only offered through a computer based testing format

GED 2014: Question Types

The Usual

Extended Response

Short Answer

Multiple Choice

Technology Enhanced Questions

Fill-In-The Blank Items

Hot Spot Items

Drag-And-Drop Items

Drop-Down Selection Items

GED 2014: Question Types

Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Model Refers to the complexity of the question, not the

difficulty How many steps does it take to arrive at an

answer?

Level 1: Recall

Level 2: Skills and Concepts

Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Computer Skills

Mouse Skills

Basic Keyboarding Skills

Use of tools embedded in testing software

Word Processing Skills Cut Copy Undo/Redo Insert Enter Key Spacing Backspace Highlight

GED 2014: Computer Based Testing

Learners with basic computer skills should be able to test successfully with the computer based testing format

MyGEDwww.myged.com

This is where you will find everything you need to know about the GED including:

• Locating Testing Sites

• Registering for an Exam

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Testing Tips

• Getting Your Scores

GED 2014: Computer Based Testing

Let's get a feel for what computer based testing will look like

Click on Test Tips on your dashboard

Click on Tour the Test

Click on the Tutorial link

PLATO LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

(PLE)

GED Prep

PLE: How to Log-In

www.ple.platoweb.com

PLE: How to Log-In

Log-In Information

Account Log-In __________

Plato Name Your initials followed by your JC # John Smith = js167305

Password John Smith = js167305

PLE: Course Structure

Each major course content (Science, Social Studies, Mathematical Reasoning, and Reasoning Through Language Arts) will be made up of a few Units

Each Unit will be made up of several Lessons

At the start of each Unit you will have the opportunity to take a Pre-Test This lets you earn exemptions from Lessons

At the end of each Lesson and Unit there will be a test to ensure your mastery of the material

When you finish the course content there will be a cumulative exam

PLE: Viewing Your Courses

Questions?