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Before committing to a
GED program, most students and adult learners want to know what to expect on the
GED test, and whether the test is harder than the tests and exams they took in
high school. There’s no question
about it -- the GED test is hard. But according to graduates of the PassGED
program, the test isn’t as hard as high school exams since classes focus on
essential skills and relevant information. The emphasis of the GED tests is not
on memorization, but on thinking skills and the application of practical
knowledge. So what’s the
difference? Just consider how standard high school classes and courses work.
Over weeks and months, a student covers lots of information and in most cases,
must commit most of that information to memory. While quizzes and tests create a
grade, and indicate how well a student is progressing through the material, the
real test -- or most important grade -- results from mid-term and final exams.
Students who have a tough time with memorization may not test or score well,
especially if several weeks or months have passed since the information was
covered. And many students find
it hard –- or even tedious -- to learn and remember information that doesn’t
seem important or practical to their lives. For example, a history or social
studies test may require that the student remember the date the Declaration of
Independence was signed. The correct answer may not seem very relevant to
everyday life, but could make the difference between a passing and failing
grade. The General Education
Development test measures knowledge differently, and focuses on application
skills. Like high school, it requires knowledge of social studies, science,
basic algebra and geometry, reading and writing. But it’s not memory of
knowledge that the test measures. It’s the use and application of it. For some people –
especially those who have relied on memorization skills in their education, GED
testing can seem more difficult than high school. Generally, it’s easier to just
memorize information than to know how to use it. For people who haven’t had much
experience in making inferences, analyzing data, and making judgments, the GED
test can seem difficult. But these skills are skills used everyday -- balancing
a checkbook, following a recipe ... perhaps developing or following a new way of
doing things at work. The thinking skills used for these everyday life events
are the same ones required to earn the GED credential. While most people
already have these skills and use them daily, it's important to sharpen them for
the test. And some skills may need to be learned, or relearned. By following
these four easy steps, a GED candidate can easily gain skills, reduce test
difficulty and increase test scores. 1. Understand the
Test: Get acquainted with the GED test structure; become more familiar with how
test passages and questions are presented and the best way to find the right
answer among five multiple-choice options. You’ll also want to review the essay
section of the writing test, since your original essay is a major portion of the
Language Arts - Writing Test score. 2. Practice First:
Take some GED practice tests to gain knowledge of the test and to determine
skill weaknesses and strengths. Pre-tests or practice tests can also help you
plan a study guide and determine how much time and effort you’ll need to prepare
for the GED. 3. Prepare: Enroll in
a GED class, a GED study program, basic skills or GED test prep program. Most
communities offer free or low-cost programs and classes through local community
colleges, universities or high schools. Or you may opt for an online GED
program, especially if your schedule, job or family obligations, or even
finances make classes difficult. If you’re looking for an online GED program,
you’ll want to shop, compare and read the fine print -- lots of online companies
offer fake diplomas or promise results that they can’t deliver. 4. Get Support: Find a
community-based or workplace support group or study group that shares your
goals, or an online learning community of GED students and instructors. You’ll
get test advice, test-taking tips and learn about resources you’ll likely need.
But most importantly, a support group or learning community will offer
encouragement from people who want you to achieve your educational and career
goals. Here are some free GED
resources for students, adult learners and instructors:
Author: Leonard Williams, an e-learning instructor with
http://www.passGED.com, is also a
curriculum specialist who focuses on research and development, implementation
and assessment of best-practice learning solutions for adult learners and people
with educational challenges. Leonard's email is
LeonardWilliams@passGED.com He invites
feedback and questions from GED students and instructors.
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