WHAT IS THE GED? Taking the First Step!!!

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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 2014 GED has four content subjects. They are Science (90 min.) Social Studies (90 min.) Mathematical Reasoning (90 min.) Reasoning Through Language Arts (150 min. include break)

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

Reasoning through Language Arts

Multiple choice Short answer Drop-down items embedded in passages One 45-minute extended response 75% non-fiction and 25% literature

Students will need to be able to understand longer passages (400-900 words), read faster, and scan for important information.

Mathematical Reasoning Multiple choice Drop-down items On-screen calculator is Texas Instruments TE-30xs

Multiview Scientific calculator On-screen formula sheet 45% quantitative problem solving and 55%

algebra Academic and workforce contexts

Students will need to know (memorized) basic formulas that will no longer be provided, like mean, median, and mode. Also, students will need to be able to reverse engineer a problem.

Science Multiple choice Short answer Drop-down items Academic and workforce contexts 40% Life science 40% physical science 20% Earth/Space science

Social Studies Multiple choice Drop-down items One 25 minute extended response 50% Civics and Government 20% United States History 15% Economics 15% Geography

GED 2014: Question TypesThe 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

Drop-down

Also known as Cloze or the traditional multiple choice

Drag-and-drop

Data on one side of screen; click and drag icon to appropriate place on chart on other side screen.

Hot spotData on one side of screen; put data in different form on other side of screen.

Short Answer Stimulus and question There may be a split screen, multiple tabs,

scroll downs, and so forth Need to know cut, copy, past, undo, redo,

and so forth

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

GED 2014: Computer-based Testing

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

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

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