Transcript GED 2014
® GED 2014 1/8/2013 2002 2014 Item types: multiple-choice, essay, and grid format questions Item types: hot spot, dragand-drop, short answer, extended response, fill-inthe-blank, multiple choice Assessment is informed by Bloom’s Taxonomy Assessment is informed by Webb’s Depth of Knowledge model and Common Core Standards Test is administered using paper and pencil Test is computer based $75/$120 (computer) $120 2002 2014 Multiple choice items have five answer options. Multiple choice items have four answer options. Test-takers are allowed to use scratch paper. Test-takers will be given a small dry-erase board with Expo markers. A Spanish language version of the test is currently available. There will be an operational release of the Spanish version of the test sometime in 2014. 2002 2014 Two performance standards: 1. High-school equivalency 2. Career & college readiness Four content areas: Literacy Mathematics Science Social Studies GED 2014 Computer-based, including the calculator Aligned with Common Core Standards Four subtests: CCR Reasoning Through Language Arts (2.75 hours, 10 min break) CCR Science (1.25 hours) CCR Social Studies (1.5 hours) CCR Math (1.25 hours) GED 2014 Types of test ?s Multiple choice Short answer Extended response Drag-and-drop Hot spot Fill-in-the-blank Drop-down (choices) Short answer = summary, describing, creating a hypothesis Extended responses = Analysis of 1 or more text sources GED 2014 Reasoning through Language Arts Vocabulary, classify, sequence, cause and effect, chronology skills Editing tasks 25% Literature/ 75% Informational Texts (word count of 450 – 900 words) One 45 minute extended response Analyze argument, develop and organize w/ fluency GED 2014 Math 45% Quantitative Problem Solving 55% Algebraic Problem Solving Æ Symbol selector Calculator – TI30XS (handheld $15.44 @ Walmart) Calculator reference page Formula Sheet- 7 Algebraic Formulas, fewer Area formulas, no perimeter formulas GED 2014 Science Social Studies 40% Life Science, 40% Physical Science, 20% Earth/Space Science 2 short answers 50% Civics and Government, 20% US History, 15% Economics, 15% Geography and the world 1 extended response (45 Mins) Textual analysis, data representation, inference skills, problem solving w/ content knowledge GED 2014 Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (80% of ?s on Levels 2 & 3 WDoK) WDoK is a scale of cognitive demand, not based on the “verb”. (?’s are multi-step problems). Test takers are expected to analyze arguments, use text for evidence and use of reasoning skills. Item Samples - Science Item Samples - Math Item Samples – Social Studies Item Samples – Reasoning Through Language Arts GED 2014 Computer Skills Mouse skills – click, drag and drop, scroll Word processing – cut, copy, paste, undo, redo, insert, enter and hard return, spacing, backspace, highlight On screen calculator Flag for further review Navigation – previous, next, close, page tabs Test Centers Visit www.gedtestingservice.com for up-todate information on testing locations GED Scores GED123.org (scores with access code) http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server. pt/community/ged%C2%AE_learner_infor mation/9084#copy (transcript from State) GED 2014 Three UPDATED Assessment Guides for Educators are available (released 12/4/12) PD to date has included Assessment Guides, Close Out Campaign, GED2014 Technology, Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Please visit www.GEDtestingservice.com