2014 GED Test Instructional Strategies
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2014 GED Test Instructional Strategies
- 1. 2014 GED® Test: Instructional Strategies 7 June 2013
- 3. Author of Instructional Materials Free materials online at farrellink.com: ◦ Learning for Life Starter Kit ◦ NEO Literacy Corps Member Trainings Teaching Adults: A 2014 GED® Test Resource Book from New Readers Press
- 4. Objectives Introduce 5 major changes with the 2014 GED® Test. Consider the implications for instruction and curricula. Demonstrate a sample interdisciplinary lesson. Facilitate groups to create their own interdisciplinary lesson plans.
- 5. Our activities connect with the following Research-Based Best Practices for Adult Literacy: Participate in and facilitate supportive learning environments. Use authentic instructional materials. Promote learner persistence. Source: A Framework for Program Improvements in Adult Literacy
- 6. WHAT CAN WE EXPECT IN JANUARY 2014?
- 7. The Big Changes Common Core State Standards Depth of Knowledge 100% Computer- Based Testing New Test Pricing Four Intertwined Subjects ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 8. Participated in a Webinar? Pre- Test The motto of the Common Core State Standards is “______er, _______er, ______er.” GED® Test items connected to the Depth of Knowledge Levels: Level One: ____% Levels Two & Three: ____% Level Four: ___% For the 2002 GED® Math Test, the first time passing rate is ___% for paper-based and ___% for computer- based testing. ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 9. Participated in a Webinar? Pre- Test The “wholesale” price of the 2014 GED® Test is $_____ for the first two years. _____________ sets the price for test- takers. The 2014 GED® test will include writing: ◦ ____ min extended response in Reasoning through Language Arts. ◦ ____ min extended response in Social Studies. ◦ ____ short answer responses in Science.©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 10. Common Core State Standards GED® assessment targets are based on the CCSS and other career & college readiness standards Also used for standards-based instruction Skills standards in English Language Arts & Mathematics (not content standards) “Fewer, clearer, higher” ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 11. Depth of Knowledge Replaces Bloom’s Taxonomy. Measures cognitive complexity of a task. GED® test items: 20% level 1 80% levels 2 & 3 1 • Verbatim Recall • Paraphrasing 2 • Main point, patterns • Identify relationships 3 • Inference & synthesis • Prediction, elaboration 4 • Generating hypotheses • Complex analysis ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 12. Computer-Based Testing 2012 CBT Testing Results (2002 series test) Partnering with computer-based testing provider Pearson VUE 2014: Automated scores available within 3 hours Reduced Stress! Increased scores Time left over Math Passing Rate (1st Time) 83% on computer 30% on paper Overall Passing Rate 88% on computer 71% on paper ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 13. New Price for GED® Test Cost for test battery $120 for 2014 & 2015-- Jurisdictions may set student fee higher/lower ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 14. Value of the GED Test Adults with a high school equivalency diploma earn $250,000+ more over their lifetime. GEDTS is protecting the value of the credential for test-takers: ◦ Litigate to protect GED name: 40 fraudulent companies shut down already ◦ Improve customer service to test- takers: great YouTube videos & tutorials! ◦ Continue to research value of passing the GED Test & market to colleges and employers©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 15. Four Intertwined Subjects Reasoning through Language Arts Science Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 16. Content from Real Life Scenarios Reasoning through Language Arts Science Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 17. Writing Constructed Responses Reasoning through Language Arts Science Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 18. Interpreting Data Reasoning through Language Arts Science Social Studies Mathematical Reasoning ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 19. Questions? ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 20. IMPLICATIONS FOR INSTRUCTION & CURRICULA ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 21. Find a Partner Take 5 minutes to discuss how you think the computer-based GED® test will impact instruction & curricula. How will it affect you? your students? your program? As a reminder, the other changes we discussed: ◦ Common Core State Standards ◦ Depth of Knowledge ◦ New GED Test Pricing ◦ Four Intertwined Subjects ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 22. Implications for Instruction & Curricula Who would like to share? ◦ Name one effect on you ◦ Name one effect on your students ◦ Name one effect on your program ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 23. 10 MINUTE BREAK Discuss the implications for instructors
- 25. My Two Cents on Teaching Adults • GED test prep programs are like marathon training programs at a gym. • Single-subject instruction is like running alone on the treadmill, day after day. • Interdisciplinary group instruction is like working out with a team. ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 26. Facilitating Engaging Lessons: Education Pays Field Tested at the Legacy Program ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 27. • One person talks at a time. • We do not have to agree. • Everyone can share their thoughts and feelings. • Respond to the topic, not to others’ comments. Are there rules you want to change, delete, or add? How Do We Want to Act as a Group? ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 28. Objective Look deeper at the words, numbers, and experiences that define poverty. Understand statistics that show the relationship between education level, income level, and unemployment. Reflect on what we can do about poverty.
- 29. What Does Poverty Mean To You?
- 30. Why is Poverty important? Some Questions to Consider: Why does the U.S. measure how many people are in poverty? What social services are provided for people in poverty? How could someone get out of poverty?
- 31. We’re going to look at three definitions of poverty: The words in the federal definition from the U.S. Census Bureau A video about the experience of rural poverty from World Vision The numbers from that define the federal poverty guidelines
- 32. The Words: What is Poverty? The United States Census Bureau offers the following definition: Following the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Statistical Policy Directive 14, the Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who is in poverty. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold, then that family and every individual in it is considered in poverty. The official poverty thresholds do not vary geographically, but they are updated for inflation using Consumer Price Index (CPI-U). The official poverty definition uses money income before taxes and does not include capital gains or noncash benefits (such as public housing, Medicaid, and food stamps).
- 33. The Experience: Rural poverty… Rural Poverty in the United States by World Vision
- 34. What did you see or hear in this video? “World Vision has the ability to bring those ideas into a community in a culturally sensitive way and help leaders adapt their approaches to poverty in a way that is more effective, leading people out of generational poverty.” – Ruston Seaman “I think we want to live productive lives. I think we want our children to be happy and well adjusted. We want them to be able to pursue or chase their dreams. I think we want to be able to provide for their needs. I think we want to be able to live comfortably without not knowing where your next meal is going to come from or whether your lights is going to
- 35. The Numbers: Poverty Guidelines 2013 For the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,020 for each additional person. Persons in family/household Poverty guideline 1 $11,490 2 15,510 3 19,530 4 23,550 5 27,570 6 31,590 7 35,610 8 39,630 From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/13poverty.cfm
- 36. WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT?
- 37. One High School Diploma Can Bring A Family of Four
- 38. What is Poverty? What Can I Do About It? Everyone take an index card and pen or pencil. Write for five minutes about what poverty means and what you can do about it. Don’t worry about spelling or punctuation. Just write down your thoughts.
- 39. Share Your Thoughts: Each person share one thought or idea that came from your reflection. (You don’t have to read your card out loud!)
- 41. Your Turn to Create a Lesson! Each person should have a blank lesson plan template and a completed example. Get in pairs or groups up to four people. Designate one person as the recorder to write down the lesson. ©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.
- 42. QUIZ TIME!!!
- 43. Quiz Answers The motto of the Common Core State Standards is “______er, _______er, ______er.” GED Test items connected to the Depth of Knowledge Levels: Level One: ____% Levels Two & Three: ____% Level Four: ___% For the 2002 GED Math Test, the first time passing rate is ___% for paper- based and ___% for computer-based testing.
- 44. Quiz Answers The “wholesale” price of the 2014 GED Test is $_____ for the first two years. _____________ sets the price for test- takers. The 2014 GED writing sections will include: ◦ ____ min extended response in Reasoning through Language Arts. ◦ ____ min extended response in Social Studies. ◦ ____ short answer responses in Science.
- 45. A JOURNEY OF 1,000 MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP
- 48. Thank You & Disclaimer RAFFLE!!! Please complete the evaluation! This workshop was developed with the support of The Literacy Cooperative of Greater Cleveland. All other logos, images, and quotes are fair use for non-profit, educational purposes. They are the property of their respective copyright/trademark owners. Use does not imply sponsorship, endorsement or affiliation of any kind.
Notas do Editor
- The motto of the Common Core State Standards is “FEWer, CLEARer, HIGHer.”GED Test items connected to the Depth of Knowledge Levels: Level One: 20%Levels Two & Three: 80% Level Four: 0%For the 2002 GED Math Test, the first time passing rate is 30% for paper-based and 83% for computer-based testing.
- The “wholesale” price of the 2014 GED Test is $120 for the first two years. Each jurisdiction sets the price for test-takers.The 2014 GED writing sections will include:45 min extended response in Reasoning through Language Arts.25 min extended response in Social Studies.2short answer responses in Science.
- Ask audience to guess: What is the overall change in % of passing rates of of CBT vs. paper-based in 2012? What about math? Show rates. Why? Usability study recommended 500 changes, including grouping questions by the answer type and providing tutorials on using the system.
- Example: $125 in Ohio.
- Compare to other exams: $100 for STNA exam. $15-400 for Carpentry license (by state)
- We did not field test every lesson in the book, but several of them. Meet: Shannon, Geri, Antonio, & Tiffany. My other learners didn’t want their pictures taken!
- Gently enforce these rules! Provide the behavioral expectations to create a safe space for group construction of knowledge through discussion.
- This chart demonstrates the relationship between education level, unemployment, and income. The unemployment statistic measures the percentage of people who are actively seeking work and cannot find it. The median weekly earnings measures the average weekly income of people who are employed full time. The red line indicates the income level of 150% of poverty for a family of four.
- The motto of the Common Core State Standards is “FEWer, CLEARer, HIGHer.”GED Test items connected to the Depth of Knowledge Levels: Level One: 20%Levels Two & Three: 80% Level Four: 0%For the 2002 GED Math Test, the first time passing rate is 30% for paper-based and 83% for computer-based testing.
- The “wholesale” price of the 2014 GED Test is $120 for the first two years. Each jurisdiction sets the price for test-takers.The 2014 GED writing sections will include:45 min extended response in Reasoning through Language Arts.25 min extended response in Social Studies.2short answer responses in Science.
- “It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.” –J.R.R. TolkeinHow can you keep your feet? In one or two words, give me something that will NOT change.
- “It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.” –J.R.R. TolkeinHow can you keep your feet? In one or two words, give me something that will NOT change.