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Implementing Pre-GED Programs A Guide for Administrators and Instructors 2005 - 2006

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Page 1: Implementing Pre-GED Programs A Guide for Administrators and Instructors 2005 - 2006

Implementing Pre-GED Programs

A Guide for Administrators and Instructors

2005 - 2006

Page 2: Implementing Pre-GED Programs A Guide for Administrators and Instructors 2005 - 2006

Purpose

To prepare adult students who function at the 6.0 – 8.9 level for success in the

GED Preparation Program.

Page 3: Implementing Pre-GED Programs A Guide for Administrators and Instructors 2005 - 2006

Areas of Instruction Pre-GED Language Arts, Writing 9900121

LCP A Pre-GED Social Studies 9900122

LCP B Pre-GED Science 9900123

LCP C Pre-GED Language Arts, Reading 9900124

LCP D Pre-GED Mathematics 9900125

LCP E Pre-GED Comprehensive 9900126

LCP A,B,C,D,E

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Student Entry

TABE score of 6.0 – 8.9 in the enrolled subject area

TABE Reading score above 6.0 will allow students to enroll in and earn LCPs in Pre-GED Reading, Social Studies and Science

Student may be enrolled in more then one program (ABE, Pre-GED, ABE) at the same time depending on test scores.

Page 5: Implementing Pre-GED Programs A Guide for Administrators and Instructors 2005 - 2006

Enrollment Options

Example: Student with TABE Reading 6.8 TABE Mathematics 3.7,

TABE Language 5.6 Enrollment: Pre-GED Reading, Social

Studies and Science –

ABE Mathematics and Language

Page 6: Implementing Pre-GED Programs A Guide for Administrators and Instructors 2005 - 2006

Enrollment Options

Example: Student with TABE Mathematics score of 7.2, TABE Language Score of 6.1 and TABE Reading Score of 4.8

Enrollment: Pre-GED Language and Mathematics, and ABE Reading (Social Studies and Science will wait until a Reading qualifying 6.0 is achieved)

Page 7: Implementing Pre-GED Programs A Guide for Administrators and Instructors 2005 - 2006

Instruction Several agencies suggest that Science and

Social Studies be covered first! Materials used from both Contemporary and

Steck-Vaughn along with Pre-GED software. Completion of SS & Science certified by

Progress Report and Official GED Practice Test score of 410 in each subject (inc. Reading).

Post-test on TABE Reading Most students pass all sub-tests easily! Mathematics and Language Arts, Writing are

administered when the student attains competencies and 410 on the Practice Test.

Page 8: Implementing Pre-GED Programs A Guide for Administrators and Instructors 2005 - 2006

LCPs for Science and Social Studies

Student scores at or above 9.0 on TABE in the Science or Social Studies subtest of TABE 9 or 10.

The instructor completes the Progress Report (formerly checklist) attesting to attainment of the competencies.

Page 9: Implementing Pre-GED Programs A Guide for Administrators and Instructors 2005 - 2006

Intended Outcomes

01.0 Demonstrate and apply language skills through writing and communicating ideas effectively.

02.0 Demonstrate and apply reading skills to social studies content and visuals/graphics to show knowledge and understanding of national and global issues across content areas of United States and world history, geography, civics and government, and economics.

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Intended Outcomes (cont.) 03.0 Demonstrate the comprehension and

application of scientific knowledge in the areas of life science, physical science, earth and space science, environmental science and health.

04.0 Demonstrate and apply reading skills, using various literary selections and a range of writings including prose, fiction (pre-1920 to present), non-fiction, poetry, drama, graphics, history, science, business, workplace, and community documents.

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Intended Outcomes (cont.)

05.0 Demonstrate skills in mathematical calculation, problem analysis, application of concepts and problem solving.

06.0 Demonstrate basic study, test taking and reference skills appropriate to the GED program

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Intended outcomes (cont.)

07.0 Demonstrate job acquisition and job retention skills.

08.0 Demonstrate basic computer literacy skills.

Note: Outcomes 06.0, 07.0 and 08.0 are optional and do not generate LCPs.

Page 13: Implementing Pre-GED Programs A Guide for Administrators and Instructors 2005 - 2006

Lesson Plans

New sample Lesson Plans are available at the Florida Tech Net site - http://www.floridatechnet.org

The specific location is: http://www.floridatechnet.org/lib-ged.asp

A lesson has been developed targeting each of the standards in the Pre-GED Curriculum Frameworks.

Lessons have been designed with the part-time instructor in mind.

Page 14: Implementing Pre-GED Programs A Guide for Administrators and Instructors 2005 - 2006

LCP Generation

Students earn Pre-GED LCPs in Language Arts Writing, Reading & Mathematics by scoring at 9.0 or higher on TABE in the corresponding subject area.

Pre-GED Science & Social Studies students ONLY have two ways to earn LCPs.

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Exit with Pre-GED LCPs One for each of five subject areas Completed Progress Report for Social Studies and

Science backed up by a score of 410 on the appropriate Official Practice Test (possible to use TABE 9 & 10 SS/Sci)

TABE Score for Writing Skills, Reading and Mathematics (9.0+)

Suggest that programs use the Official GED Practice Test to decide who will take the Post- test TABE!

Exiting students will have a qualifying Official Practice Test Score along with the 9.0 on TABE.

Page 16: Implementing Pre-GED Programs A Guide for Administrators and Instructors 2005 - 2006

Official GED Practice Test

Only instrument validated by the GED Testing Service to correlate with GED Test Scores.

A subject area score of 410 is used as a guide for when students are ready to attempt corresponding TABE sub-test.

Practice with essay writing should yield a holistic score of 2 or better before post-testing on TABE Language.

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Curriculum Syllabus/Progress Report

Both provide a summary of Student Performance Standards.

Progress Report for Social Studies and Science can be used as documentation of student completion of the LCP.

Each provides instructors and students with a means to chart progress toward the goal.

Page 18: Implementing Pre-GED Programs A Guide for Administrators and Instructors 2005 - 2006

Cautions

Refer to Chapter 6 page 4 of the GED Administrator Manual for the chart on non-duplicative Pre-GED/ABE LCP Generation.

Chapter 6 Page 5 is an Example of a Progress Report

Progress Reports are used for LCPs in SS and Science and as a curriculum guide (Curriculum Syllabus) for all Pre-GED subject areas.

Page 19: Implementing Pre-GED Programs A Guide for Administrators and Instructors 2005 - 2006

Course Organization

Possible use with lock-step as well as open entry or modified open entry (Managed Enrollment).

Optional schedule of topics on pages 7 & 8 of Chapter 6 of the manual.

Adherence to a schedule of topics is designed to promote attendance as class moves on (e.g. when you are out you miss something).

Administrator and Instructor Planning a key to Pre-GED program success.

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Pre-GED Wrap-up Alternative to a basic skills curriculum Focused on GED Prep topics Targets students with attainment of the GED

as a goal. Gives students practice with GED subject area

content before entering a GED prep class. Provides 2 LCPs not available with ABE. Several agencies have used “managed

enrollment” successfully with this program as opposed to an open entry model.

Page 21: Implementing Pre-GED Programs A Guide for Administrators and Instructors 2005 - 2006

Contact Information

Questions?? Tony Lagos

[email protected]

407 380 5985

407 380 5985 (cell) John C. Wigley

[email protected]

321 633 1000 x375