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2014 test for educators

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FOR THE EDUCATORS

A Fighting Chance at 4 Million Jobs

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By 2018, 63 percent of job
openings will require workers
with at least some college
education.

Right now in the US, not enough people have the required skills or knowledge to fill available
jobs. 4 million available jobs, in fact. The GED test can help solve this economic need by
opening the doors for millions of adult learners to college courses, apprenticeships and job
trainingthe pathway adults need to gain skills and knowledge, fill these jobs, and care for
their families.

Read the full report.

Thats why GED Testing Service made the decision to overhaul the test and build a program
from the ground up, specifically for adult learners. We invested 5 years and tens of millions of
dollars to provide the country with the standards-based and technology-enhanced test that
the country and these adults need.
When adults are counting on you, why provide anything less?
The 2014 GED Test Benefits
Only nationally recognized high school equivalency test developed by experts with a
70-year history in high school equivalency
Only test aligned with current high school standards (including grade 12 standards)
and career- and college-readiness expectations
Delivered exclusively on computer which provides a consistent testing experience
nationwide and improved passing rates
Same-day scoring on all four parts including the new score report for reporting and
remediation
Offers two score levels:
GED Passing Score: at or higher than the minimum needed to demonstrate
high school equivalency-level skills and abilities
GED Passing Score with Honors: at or higher than the minimum needed to
demonstrate career- and college-readiness (CCR)

Employers now say theyre having a hard time finding

qualified workers to hire
Find out more.

The 2014 GED Test Specifications

Four content areas:
Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) (150 minutes)
- Section 1 (35 minutes*)
- Section 2 (45 minutes)
- Student Break (10 minutes)
- Section 3 (60 minutes*)
*The time allotted for sections 1 and 3 may vary slightly, but the total test time
will always be 150 minutes.
Mathematical Reasoning (90 minutes)
- Part 1 - calculators not allowed
- Part 2 - calculators allowed
Science (90 minutes)
Social Studies (90 minutes)
- Section 1 (65 minutes)
- Section 2 (25 minutes)
English and Spanish
3 opportunities to test per year, per content area
Seven different item types:
Extended response
Drag-and-drop
Drop-down
Fill-in-the-blank
Hot spot
Multiple choice
Short answer

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