GED Test - Taking it .

LearnScape's GEDPathway™ program has 66 GED prep lessons, 5 diagnostic pre-tests, 5 diagnostic post-tests, and a GED Practice Test.

After a student takes the diagnostic pre-tests, they automatically receive a custom GED practice plan based on their test results. A custom GED practice plan is comprised of any number of the 66 GED prep lessons.

GED prep lessons are highly interactive, focusing on thinking skills. Specific, short practice tests are found throughout the GED prep lessons.

Once the custom GED practice plan is completed, the student takes the post-tests. If needed, the post-tests generate a new custom GED practice plan. Finally, a half-length, GED Practice Test can be taken, which gives a measure of GED Test readiness in terms of an actual GED Test score.

Numerous Goodwill agencies, Career Schools, and One-Stops are using our pre-GED and GED preparation software to improve the employability options of their clients.

GEDPathway can be delivered via Internet, LAN, or stand-alone workstation.

66 Instructional Lessons, Diagnostic Pre-tests, Diagnostic Post-tests, and Practice Test
Diagnostic Pre-Test and Post Tests for each test component, Half-Length Timed Practice Test
GED 2002 curricula
Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Literature, and Essay components
Creates custom learning plan from Pre-test and Post-test

What is it?

The GED (General Education Development) diploma is recognized by each state as a high school diploma, for the purpose of improving employment and advancing on to higher education.

What do I need to know?

The GED covers Math, Science, Writing, Essay, Reading, and Social Studies. In the Math and Writing portions, you will be required to understand high-school level mathematics and writing principles. In the Essay portion, you will be asked to write an essay on an assigned topic. For Science, Reading (Literature), and Social Studies, you will be answer multiple choice questions on textual and graphic information relating to those areas - thinking skills, NOT memorization skills, are emphasized in these portions of the test.

How long does it take?

Plan on spending about 8 hours to take the entire test at one time.

Where can I take it?

There are over 2,500 testing locations throughout the world. Call (800) 626-9433 to find a location near you.

How much does it cost to take it?

It typically costs no more than $60 to take the GED, but in some cases may be taken at no charge to the individual.

What if I do not speak English?

There is a Spanish and French version of the GED. Contact the American Council on Education for more information at (202) 939-9490.

What if I have a disability?

There are Braille, Large Print, and Audiocassette versions of the GED. Contact the American Council on Education for more information at (202) 939-9490.

What happens if I do not pass it?

You may be eligible to retest for the portions that were failed. Contact your local GED Administrator for details.

A new series of GED tests will be used starting in January 2002. If you do not pass all parts of the current test before that time, you must "start over" and retake all sections of the revised test.

The new GED Tests will measure skills that are not assessed on the current test. Because of these changes, scores earned on the current test cannot be combined with scores from the new tests. The GED exams are being revised to reflect the type of work that students are now being required to do in South Dakota high schools.

For more information, view the 2002 Summary in PDF format, or for an in-depth overview of the GED 2002 visit http://www.acenet.edu/calec/ged/test2002-A.html.