The document discusses changes to the 2014 GED test, including aligning it to Common Core standards, increasing the focus on algebraic reasoning and writing skills, and transitioning to a computer-based format. This will require teaching more computer skills and new approaches to test preparation. The cost of the first year of the new test will be $120. It is unclear what the actual test will look like since examples provided are not representative and it has not been normed. The document recommends focusing instruction on incremental skills building and digital literacy to help students succeed on the more challenging computer-based test.