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Top 5 Changes to the GED® Test
The document outlines five significant changes to the GED test for 2014, including a transition to fully computer-based testing and the integration of Common Core State Standards. Key details include new pricing structures and an emphasis on cognitive complexity in test items. Additionally, it highlights the importance of the GED credential for career and college readiness, aiming to improve access and value for test-takers.
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Top 5 Changes to the GED® Test
- 1. Five Important ChangesComing with the 2014 GED® Test September 13, 2013 Pre-Conference Webinar Achieving Credentials for Success Conference Appleton, WI
- 2. Meagen Farrell Author, trainer,consultant GED instructor @farrellink Facebook.com/farrell.ink Farrellink.com GED® is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education and may not be used without permission. The GED® and GED Testing Service® brands are administered by GED Testing Service LLC under license.
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- 4. The Big Changes CommonCore State Standards Depth of Knowledge 100% Computer- Based Testing New Test Pricing Four Intertwined Subjects
- 5. The Big Changes •The motto of the Common Core State Standards is “______er, _______er, ______er.” • GED Test items connected to the Depth of Knowledge Levels: Level One: ____% Levels Two & Three: ____% Level Four: ___% • For the 2002 GED Math Test, the first time passing rate is ___% for paper-based and ___% for computer-based testing.
- 6. The Big Changes •The “wholesale” price of the 2014 GED Test is $_____ for the first two years. • _____________ sets the price for test-takers. • The 2014 GED writing sections will include: – ____ min extended response in Reasoning through Language Arts. – ____ min extended response in Social Studies. – ____ short answer responses in Science.
- 7. Common Core StateStandards • GED assessment targets are based on the CCSS and other career & college readiness standards • Also used for standards-based instruction • Skills standards in English Language Arts & Mathematics (not content standards) • “Fewer, clearer, higher”
- 8. Depth of Knowledge ReplacesBloom’s Taxonomy. Measures cognitive complexity of a task. GED test items: • 20% level 1 • 80% levels 2 & 3 1 • Verbatim Recall • Paraphrasing 2 • Main point, patterns • Identify relationships 3 • Inference & synthesis • Prediction, elaboration 4 • Generating hypotheses • Complex analysis
- 9. Computer-Based Testing 2012 CBTTesting Results (2002 series test) Partnering with computer-based testing provider Pearson VUE 2014: Automated scores available within 3 hours Reduced Stress! Increased scores Time left over Math Passing Rate (1st Time) 83% on computer 30% on paper Overall Passing Rate 88% on computer 71% on paper
- 10. New Price forGED Test • Cost for test battery $120 for 2014 & 2015-- Jurisdictions may set student fee higher/lower
- 11. Value for theGED Test • Adults with a high school equivalency diploma earn $250,000+ more over their lifetime. • GEDTS is protecting the value of the credential for test-takers: – Litigate to protect GED name: 40 fraudulent companies shut down already – Improve customer service to test-takers: great YouTube videos & tutorials! – Continue to research value of passing the GED Test & market to colleges and employers
- 12. Four Intertwined Subjects Reasoning through LanguageArts Science Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning
- 13. Content from RealLife Scenarios Reasoning through Language Arts Science Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning
- 14. Writing Constructed Responses Reasoning through LanguageArts Science Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning
- 15. Interpreting Data Reasoning through Language Arts Science SocialStudies Mathematical Reasoning
- 16. The Big Changes •The motto of the Common Core State Standards is “______er, _______er, ______er.” • GED Test items connected to the Depth of Knowledge Levels: Level One: ____% Levels Two & Three: ____% Level Four: ___% • For the 2002 GED Math Test, the first time passing rate is ___% for paper-based and ___% for computer-based testing.
- 17. The Big Changes •The “wholesale” price of the 2014 GED Test is $_____ for the first two years. • _____________ sets the price for test-takers. • The 2014 GED writing sections will include: – ____ min extended response in Reasoning through Language Arts. – ____ min extended response in Social Studies. – ____ short answer responses in Science.
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- 19. Take It Home •You have permission to use these workshop materials in your program as long as you attribute New Readers Press. Ex: © 2013 New Readers Press, Used with permission • Please send Meagen an email so we know how you are using it: farrellink@yahoo.com
Editor's Notes
- #3 Why did New Readers Press ask me to write this book? They want an instructional perspective.
- #10 Ask audience to guess: What is the overall change in % of passing rates of of CBT vs. paper-based in 2012? What about math? Show rates. Why? Usability study recommended 500 changes, including grouping questions by the answer type and providing tutorials on using the system.
- #17 The motto of the Common Core State Standards is “FEWer, CLEARer, HIGHer.”GED Test items connected to the Depth of Knowledge Levels: Level One: 20%Levels Two & Three: 80% Level Four: 0%For the 2002 GED Math Test, the first time passing rate is 30% for paper-based and 83% for computer-based testing.
- #18 The “wholesale” price of the 2014 GED Test is $120 for the first two years. Each jurisdiction sets the price for test-takers.The 2014 GED writing sections will include:45 min extended response in Reasoning through Language Arts.25 min extended response in Social Studies.2short answer responses in Science.