Test Prep Skills

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First Things First

What is the first thing you need to do when you sign up for your GED class?  All students need to create an account in MY GED--https://ged.com/

GED Social Studies

When is the last time you examined a map?  Questions on the new GED test ask questions about the  location of countries.  For example, a question might read:

Which country is located north of the equator: Chile, Egypt, Madagascar, or South Africa?  Underline on the map the name of the continent that is home to that country.  You are then given this map:

Notice that the countries are not labeled.  What does this mean to you?  You need to learn  to identify countries on a map.

The following link is a larger map that is labeled for you to study.
http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-maps/world-map-with-latitude-and-longitude.html

Making an Appointment for the 2014 GED

Check out the new GED website: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/ged-testing-service

• Testing appointments must be made by logging on the new website at www.GED.com or by calling1-877-392-6433.
• The new website provides links to a free sample practice test, testing tutorials, test taking tips, score reports and FAQ's just to name a few.
• Cost of the test is $32 per subject
• Passing Scores:  150-169 per subject and 600 total
• Honor Scores:  170-200-Demonstrates Career and College Readiness (Noted on transcripts only)

Three of the 4 test modules have writing components which require special scoring, scores will not be printed at the testing site.  The candidate should be able to access their scores by logging on to their GED account within 3-4 hours after completion of the test.  If students cannot view their scores after 24 hours, they should contact Pearson Vue at 1-877-392-6433.

Transcripts:  Test takers will receive notification, through their GED account Scores page, when they have successfully passed all portions of the GED test.  They will automatically receive an electron, secure, diploma and Smart Transcript which will be delivered immediately to their email address after their final test is scored.  They can view, print and request a professionally-printed diploma free of charge.
The Smart Transcript provides:
• an electronic transcript that can be saved or emailed to colleges and employers
• a description of the skills and abilities demonstrated on the GED test through links right on the Smart Transcript
• Information about the GED Score with Honors and what it means to be career and college ready
Retesting:
GED Testing Service allows individuals to take each subject area test three times without restriction.  However, after the third attempt, test-takers must wait 60-days before they can take that subject again.
Calculators:  No hand-held devices are permitted.  Test takers must use the on scree, embedded TI-30fx calculator.
Tutorials:  Test takers are advised to view the testing tutorials prior to testing.  The tutorials are available through the GED.com website: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/2014cbttutorialview/

What will the 2014 GED test look like?

Special Features of the 2014 GED:

Some of the 2014 GED^® test features are:

• Alignment from day one to national and state college- and career-readiness standards
• Same-day scoring
• Detailed score report including college- and career-readiness information
• Flexible testing and pay as you go options 

About the test:

1. Reasoning Through Language Arts:  150 minutes in three sections (51 items)
2. Mathematics:  90 minutes in two sections (46 items)
3. Science:  90 minutes in 1 section (34 items)
4. Social Studies:  90 minutes in two sections (35 items)

Language Arts

• 75% informational texts, 25% literature
• A range of text complexity
• Text length 450-900 words
• Vocabulary (emphasis on words that appear frequently in a wide variety of disciplines e.g., relative, vary , formulate, dignified, calibrate)

What student need to do for reading:

• draw specific comparisons between two texts
• distinguish between valid arguments and faulty reading
• distinguish between supported and unsupported claims
• make inferences made by the author

What students need to do for writing"

• draw relevant and sufficient evidence from texts
• produce a response that includes: specific evidence, effective organizational structure, appropriate vocabulary and standard English conventions (punctuation)

Social Studies Content

• 50% Civics and Government 
• 20% United States History 
• 15% Economics 

Types of Questions

• Extended Response
• Multiple choice
• Technology Enhanced (fill-in-blank, hot-spot, drag/drop, drop down)

Science Content

• 40% Life Science
• 40% Physical Science
• 20% Earth and Space Science

What can you do to get started?  

Go to GED.com and register to access all information regarding the new 2014 GED® test.

From the website you will be able to:

• Pay and take the Official Practice Test which is now called the GED Ready™ (18+)
• Be able to schedule for tests
• Understand the scoring
• Review Test Tips
• Find a Testing Center
• Find information on  College and Career Readiness

Under Study Link:

All students can browse the Study Tools

Students (18+) can pay to take the GED Ready™ (OPT)

Please note:

Underage students will need to follow the same OPT procedures as they did for the 2002 test until new procedures have been developed.

Ready, Set, Go-Taking the GED Test

A testing fee of $26 per subject for computer based testing is required.  Credit card payments are made online at the time of registration.  Remember, you may schedule one test or two test per week.  You do not need to take all sections of the test at the same time.

Required Underage Documents for Broward County computer testers:

1. Provide proof of Official High School Withdrawal.
2. Provide proof of passing scores on the Official GED^® Practice Test. You must be enrolled in a GED^® preparation class in any Adult, Community or Technical School in Broward County and take the Official GED^® Practice Test.
3. Complete the Underage GED^® Testing application which must be notarized and signed by a legal guardian. This form will be provided from your instructor.
4. Complete the Testing Eligibility Exception form which you will receive by email once you begin the registration process for the Computer Based GED^® test.
    
For more information:  http://www.gedtestingservice.com/ged-testing-service