GED 2014 Test Name Changes

My understanding of the new GED 2014 series test is………

That the test names have been slightly changed.  They are:

Reasoning through Language Arts

Science

Mathematical Reasoning

Social Studies

Also, the GED Testing Service has put out sample items for the new series.  Check them out!.

Sample Test items for the the new 2014 GED Series

GED Math Series 2014 | Multiple Choice Questions

My understanding of the new GED 2014 series math test is………

The multiple choice (MC) GED Mathematics test items will be similar, yet different from the 2002 series.  One difference is that currently in the 2002 series, the multiple choice items have 5 choices.  With the new 2014 series, the GED Mathematics Test will have 4 answer choices, not 5.

Multiple choice items can be used to measure proficiency in every area of the new math assessment targets.   From a teaching perspective, it means that as I prepare students for the math test there needs to be adequate examples on how the multiple choice items can and might be used

For more information, check out www.GEDtestingservice.com.  Lots of information and good downloads.

GED Mathematics Test 2014 | Item Types

My understanding of the new GED 2014 series math test is………

With the new GED test 2014, there will be new item types in the GED Mathematics test.  These item types can be summarized as multiple choice items, an assortment of technology-enhanced items, and close items.

Regardless of the type of item (problem), they will be designed to assess the skills of the GED mathematics assessment targets.   They will be designed so that each item can act individually or as part of a group (scenario).

The technology-enhanced items will include multiple select (the test-taker will identify two or three correct responses), fill-in-the-blank, cloze (used to select the correct math vocabulary or numeral value), hot spot (graphic items where test-takers can plot points on coordinate grids and number lines), and drag and drop.

For more information, check out www.GEDtestingservice.com

Questions About the New GEDcbt?

Have a question regarding the new GEDcbt?  The GED Testing Service site has a "Join us" link that will allow you to ask questions relating to the new GED computerized testing.

GEDcbt.org is a wonderful website that is loaded with information on the new GED tests.

I especially like the PDF on the GED implementation project.

Check it out.

For help to pass the GED tests, check out worksheetsdirect.com

New GEDcbt Test Pricing

To my knowledge, pricing for the new GEDcbt has not yet been determined.... but there continues a lot of discussion and concern among interested parties.

Currently, pricing for current paper-bassed GED tests can vary from state to state.  That will continue when the computer based testing comes to fruition. 

My biggest concern is for the individual who needs to get their GED for a job..... but does not have the money or the computer skills to do so.

Thoughts?

The New GEDcbt- Four Tests rather than Five

From what I am hearing the new GEDcbt Test will have four tests...rather than five.  There will be a Math, Science, and Social Studies test.  Reading and Writing will be combined into one test.

Another thing that I recently heard was that the Social Studies test will have a written response.  Reading and Writing will be combined into one test that would also have a written response.

The tests will be computer based.  Paper tests will be available... but only for individuals with special accommodations.

**Check out www.gedcbt.org for further information on the new GEDcbt Tests.

The New GED cbt (Computer-Based Test)

There has been alot of talk lately that the GED is going to be offered on the computer.  It is true the GED will soon be offered via computer! 

Information on the GEDcbt Test can be found at the official GED website, www.GEDcbt.org

There are many concerns and MANY questions regarding the implementation of this new GED and the process.

I hope to answer a few of those questions in this blog.