GED Orientation

GED Orientation

Ice-breaker What is your name? Where are you from? What do you want to do AFTER your GED? If you had to describe your personality, what would you say?

What subjects are on the GED test? RLA: Reasoning through Language Arts Social Studies Science Math

All tes ts are on the compu ter

How long does it take to complete all four timed tests? Approximately 7 hours GED MODULE LENGTH RLA 150 minutes Social Studies 90 minutes Science 90 minutes Math 90 minutes

RLA Sections (in order) Item Types Other Notes 25 minutes Multiple Choice Roughly 51 items 45 minutes (Extended Response) Fill in the Blank 10 minute break Drag-and-Drop 70 minutes Extended Response Drop Down

Social Studies Sections Item Types Other Notes 65 minutes Multiple Choice Roughly 35 items 25 minutes (Extended Response) Fill in the Blank Drop Down Drag-and-Drop Hot Spot Extended Response

Science Section Item Types Other Notes 90 minutes Multiple Choice Roughly 34 items Fill in the Blank Drop Down Drag-and-Drop Hot Spot Short Answer

Math Sections Item Types Other Notes 12 minutes Non-calculator Multiple Choice Roughly 46 items 78 minutes Calculator Drag-and-Drop Fill in the Blank Drop Down Hot Spot

Extended Responses You will be scored on three different traits: Trait One: Analysis of Arguments and Use of Evidence Trait Two: Development of Ideas and Organizational Structure Trait Three: Clarity and Command of Standard English Conventions

Extended Response Scoring Trait One Trait Two Trait Three Total Final Score (DoubleWeighted) Points (Literacy) Points (Social Studies) 2 2 2 1 2 1 6 12 4 8

What score do you need to pass each test? 150 Out of 200

What score do you need to obtain GED with Honors? 170

How much does the test cost? 120 30 per test 2 free retakes included!

How do I register for the test? GO TO: www.ged.com CREATE an account Study, take practice tests, sign up for the actual test, and more!

Where do you go to take the test in Minneapolis? Southside ABE 2225 East Lake Street Testing times every Monday and Wednesday Graduation ceremonies in June and January

Where do you go to take the test in St. Paul? Hubbs Center 1030 University Ave W St Paul, MN 55104 (651) 290-4822

How long does it take for someone to get his/her GED? It depends

Can you take the tests more than once? YES! 3 times in one year

2014 GED Test Score Report Score and Performance Data Demonstrated Demonstrated strengths strengths Areas Areas for for improvement improvement Specific Specific actions actions to to take take You will get detailed feedback after you take each test. 20

Recent Graduate "No matter what situations or trials you go through, never give up. This is one of the most exciting feelings I've felt! To get your GED, you have to have a lot of selfmotivation. It was a lot harder than high school, but it means a lot more to me because I had to work harder for it. I live to learn and learn to live." DEVONNA

Recent Graduate K "The most important thing I've learned is that giving up is not acceptable. Although it might be hard, persistence is key. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Thumbs up! I hope everybody passes the test. Don't give up!"

About our program GED Open Door GED Classes are designed to not only prepare you to pass your GED, but to give you the tools for the next chapter in your life. Academic Skills Organizational Skills Soft Skills Critical Thinking Skills Inter-personal Skills Digital Literacy Skills