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What
are the GED tests?
The General Education Development (GED) Tests are administered
to approximately 700,000 people each year. The GED Tests provide
adults who did not complete a formal high school program the
opportunity to certify their attainment of high school-level
academic knowledge and skills.
The GED Test battery comprises five content area assessments:
- Language
Arts, Reading
- Language
Arts, Writing
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social
Studies
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All 50 states, 10 Canadian provinces, and all U.S. territories,
use passing scores on the GED Tests as the basis for awarding
high school equivalency credentials. One out of seven high
school diplomas granted in the United States is based on passing
the GED Tests.
Lanier Technical College is an official GED Testing
Center. Successful completion of the GED Test qualifies
an individual for a state of Georgia High School Equivalency
Diploma. GED credentials are accredited by industry, government,
licensing boards, technical schools, colleges, universities,
and employers as the equivalent to a high school diploma.
The tests are administered in a variety of locations monthly,
including Gainesville, the Oakwood Campus, Barrow County,
Dawson County, Forsyth County, Hall County, Jackson County,
and North Fulton. Lanier Technical College also offers day,
evening, and weekend test times.
What subjects are on the GED tests?
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GED
Tests
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Time
Limits
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Language
Arts, Writing (Part I -multiple choice and
Part 2 - Essay; may not be taken separately) |
120
minutes
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| Social
Studies |
70
minutes
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| Science
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80
minutes
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| Language
Arts, Reading |
65
minutes
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Mathematics
(Part I - calculator allowed and
Part 2 - no calculator allowed; may not be taken separately) |
90
minutes
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What do
the GED tests measure?
The Tests
of General Educational Development (GED Tests) consist of
five multiple-choice tests which measure achievement in subject
areas generally associated with a high school program of study.
The five
tests, and their relative content emphases, are:
1.
Language Arts, Writing
Part
I: (50 multiple choice Questions)
Organization
- 15%
Sentence
Structure - 30%
Usage
- 30%
Mechanics
- 25% (homonym, punctuation, and capitalization)
Part
2: (essay)
2.
Social Studies
50
Questions
History
(US or Canada - 25%; World - 15%)
Geography
- 15%
Civics
and Government - 25%
Economics
- 20%
3.
Science
50
Questions
Physical
Science (physics and chemistry) - 35%
Life
Science - 45%
Earth
and Space Science - 20%
4.
Language Arts, Reading
40
Questions
Literary
Texts - 75%
Non-Fiction
Texts - 25%
5.
Mathematics
Part
I: (25 Questions) Calculator Allowed
Part
II: (25 Questions) Calculator Not Allowed
Number
operations and number sense - 20%-30%
Measurement
and geometry - 20%-30%
Data
analysis, statistics, and probability - 20%-30%
Algebra,
functions, and patterns - 20%-30%
Although
80% of the mathematics questions are multiple choice, 20%
of the questions
require you to construct your own answer.
Passing Scores:
To pass the GED Test, a total score of 2,250 points is required.
An average of 450 points on each subject area portion is needed
with no individual testing area score falling below 410 points.
Costs:
The fee for GED Test full battery is $95.00. Each portion
may be taken separately at a cost of $19.00 each. Retakes
are also $19.00 per subject area. Missing a scheduled test
date will require signing up and paying again.
Georgia
residents who earn a GED diploma are also awarded a $500 voucher
from the HOPE Grant Program which can be applied towards some
post-secondary educational costs.
Preparing for the GED
Adult Basic Education which prepares you to take the GED is
offered through Lanier Technical College Adult Education.
Visit http://www.laniertech.edu/adult-literacy_/locations.asp?m=9
for more information.
The Adult Education Program is specifically designed for adults
who have different needs, backgrounds, and skills. For that
reason, a flexible program has been created which meets their
needs.
Each of the eight counties that serve Lanier Technical College
have locations to assist adult learners in obtaining skills
which make students more successful and confident in the workplace
and in society.
GED and English Literacy classes taught at Lanier Technical
College are free of charge.
GED instruction includes beginning reading, writing, and math
all the way to high school completion through the General
Education Development (GED) Program.
The following GED services are offered at no cost:
- Assessment
of skills
- Personal
attention from students and tutors
- Use
of textbooks and computers
- Individualized
instruction
- A
comprehensive educational plan for each student
- Life
skills instruction
- Materials
to utilize while studying at home
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English
Literacy classes for non-English speakers are also a part
of the curriculum. Besides the above GED services, additional
support is offered for English Literacy classes at no cost:
- Classes
for all levels of learners
- Awareness
of the responsibilities and rights of citizens
- Improved
speaking, writing, and listening skills
- Pronunciation
and usage of the English language
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Please
visit www.laniertech.edu
for more information.
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