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GED Tutor Training
This document outlines an agenda for a session on the GED® test, including an introduction to the test, subjects covered, and structure of typical tutoring sessions. It emphasizes the importance of preparation materials, knowledge checks, and paper documentation during tutoring. The goal is to improve students' skills in reading, writing, math, and critical thinking to achieve high school equivalency.
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GED Tutor Training
- 2. AGENDA Introductions What is theGED® Test? Typical Tutoring Session Tutoring Materials & Paperwork The First Session
- 3. INTRODUCTIONS Facilitator: Meagen Farrell EducationalConsultant & Graduate Assistant meagenfarrell@gmail.com @farrellink farrellink.com Please tell us: • your name, • year at JCU, and • major (if decided)
- 4. BY THE ENDOF THIS SESSION, YOU WILL KNOW: What is the GED® Test? What are the four subjects on the 2014 GED® Test? What three tasks will you need to do in every tutoring session? What are the primary materials you will have available for tutoring?
- 5. WHAT IS THEGED® TEST? Studying (Tutoring) Take GED Test High School Equivalency Diploma Most GED® Test Prep students start at 3-6 grade reading or math level (intermediate) PROGRAM GOAL: Improve one grade level in one semester or year Below 3rd grade level: “learning to read”
- 6. Equivalent to highschool graduation tests: written at the 10th grade level Changing in 2014: Cannot take the test until January! It is taken on the computer, but ONLY at authorized testing sites. WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW ABOUT THE TEST? Did you take a high school graduation test? What was it like?
- 7. WHAT IS ONTHE TEST? Four subjects Mostly multiple choice questions with 4 options Emphasis on non-fiction & real- world scenarios (75%) Required skills: Comprehension/Recognition Analysis Application Strategic thinking Reasoning through Language Arts Science Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning
- 8. WHAT IS ONTHE GED® TEST? WRITING Four writing test items: • Two short answers in Science • One extended response in Social Studies (25 minutes) • One extended response in Language Arts (45 minutes) Given a text (250-900 words) with a prompt and must type a response Reasoning through Language Arts Science Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning
- 9. WHAT IS ONTHE GED® TEST? MATH Formula sheet available Interpreting data assessed in Science & Social Studies On-screen calculator TI-30XS (not all problems) Reasoning through Language Arts Science Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning
- 10. TYPICAL TUTORING SESSION 1.Activity check in: What have you worked on in the past week? Focus on goals. 2. Knowledge check in: Ask resident to explain what he’s learned (writing or graphic organizer). 3. Paperwork: Summary of session & decide on next work.
- 11. TUTORING MATERIALS: BOOKS PLEASUREREADING: Able to get library books on interesting topics • Search: CPL.org & WorldCat.org • Level It Books: find reading level MATH SENSE: Written at 4-5 grade reading level, Math 1-10 grade level ENDEAVOR: Written at 3-8 grade reading level (# is level) Focus on the SKILLS! There are lots of supplemental books for extra practice and explanation.
- 12. TUTORING MATERIALS: GRAPHICORGANIZERS After discussing the books studied, ask the resident to “teach back” what he has learned. Examples: • What are the steps to find the common denominator? • What is the main idea and supporting points of the reading passage? • Define the new words you learned.
- 13. PAPERWORK: DAILY SUMMARY •Date • Tutor name & group • Instructional activities (books and pages) • Skills demonstrated or review • Notes: Behavior, achievements
- 14. THE FIRST SESSION:BUILDING RAPPORT Personalize Folders Individual Interview Goal Setting
- 15. PRACTICE: ROLE PLAYING Getin pairs One pretend to be a resident Choose a scenario: 1. It is the first day and the Carroll Ballers tutor is interviewing the resident and setting goals. 2. It is a regular tutoring session. Sample resident Javon has completed Math Sense: Fractions addition and Endeavor 5 lesson 2. After done, switch roles & practice the other scenario.
- 16. WHAT DID YOULEARN TODAY? What are the four sections of the 2014 GED® Test? What are the three tasks in a normal tutoring session? What are the sections of a personal profile? What is the overall goal of tutoring?