GED 2014 Test | Highlights... cont.

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

1. Individuals will need to take all four of the GED tests at an approved Pearson Vue Testing Center.
2. The total testing time (all four tests) is 7 hours.
3. The breakdown of the tests is as follows:  Science 1 hr 15 min, Social Studies 1 hr 30 min, Mathematical Reasoning 1 hr 15 min, and Reasoning Through Language Arts 3 hr.
4. Individuals will not have to take the tests at the same time, but can take them one at a time.
5. For the Mathematical Reasoning test, there will be an on-screen scientific calculator.  Hand held calculators will not be allowed.
6. Scratch paper will not be allowed.  Rather individuals will be able to use small white boards and on screen highlighting.
7. Tests are not adaptive:  Questions do not change in difficulty based on individuals responses.
8. Within a test, Individuals will be able to move back and forth between problems/questions and problems can be marked so that an individual can go back to complete them.
9. An on-screen formula sheet will be provided for the Mathematical Reasoning test.

2014 GED Test Sampler

So..... I received information awhile back on the new GED 2014 computer based test which included sample questions, called "2014 GED Test Item Samplers".

I would recommend that every GED instructor download, view, and actually take the sample tests.  They are quite different from our current version of GED tests and will challenge everyone who teaches GED on how to think and teach differently.

Ideas......please comment so that we can all learn together.

It will be an adventure!

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.