GED Preparation Classes
GED® Preparation Classes
Description
The GED® program prepares students for academic and personal success through attaining the required skills to pass the official GED® test and be awarded a State of Florida High School Diploma. This program strives to motivate students not only to obtain a State of Florida High School Diploma via passage of all four GED® subject area tests, but to continue their education to earn a postsecondary degree, certificate, or industry certification. The GED program is non-graded and characterized by self-paced instruction and performance-based evaluation. Classroom activities are an integral part of this program.
Placement into this program is based on results of CASAS testing. It is required that a student be functioning at the equivalent of 9th grade and above to be enrolled in this course. The GED® test is used to measure the academic knowledge acquired by persons who have not completed a high school curriculum.
GED® instruction is coursework in four subject areas at Educational Functioning Levels (EFL) 5 through 6. Based on a student's TABE results the student may be enrolled in one or more of the following courses of study: Reasoning through Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Mathematical Reasoning. Successful completion of a course of study is determined by the official GED® Examination. To successfully complete the program, students must take and pass all subject areas on the Official GED® Examination with a minimum score of 145 on each test.
| Subject | EFL Levels | CASAS Goals 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Math | ABE Level 5 | 225-235 |
| ABE Level 6 | 236 and above | |
| Reading | ABE Level 5 | 239-248 |
| ABE Level 6 | 249 and above | |
| Language Arts | ABE Level 5 | |
| ABE Level 6 |
Outcomes
Among the many benefits of GED® preparation, passing the GED® test provides an opportunity for adults to continue their education. The GED® test will also provide information about a test-taker's readiness for careers and college. The intended use of the GED® credential is similar to that of a high school diploma to qualify for jobs and job promotions, to enable further education and training, and to enhance an adult’s personal satisfaction.
Program of Study
GED Preparation: GED Preparation is designed to prepare students to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the official GED® test series and be awarded a State of Florida High School Diploma, and to be better prepared for continued education and training. The 2014 GED® consists of four content areas: Reasoning through Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Mathematical Reasoning.