Welcome toWelcome to

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NewportNewport

Adult LearningAdult Learning

CentersCenters

Who are they?Who are they?

Bill Cosby- Comedian, ActorMary Lou Retton - Olympic

gold medal gymnast

Who are they?Who are they?

Dave Thomas – founder and owner of Wendy’s

Michael J. Fox - Actor

Who are they?Who are they?

Chris Rock – Comedian, Actor Nicholas Cage - Actor

Who are they?Who are they?

Peter Jennings - anchor of ABC World News Tonight

Who are they?Who are they?

Christina Applegate - ActressBen Nighthorse Campbell- Former US Representative and Senator of Colorado

Who are they?Who are they?

Danica Patrick - Champion Race Car Driver

Christian Slater - Actor

Who are they?Who are they?

Waylon Jennings –

Country Music Legend

John Michael Montgomery –

Country Music singer and native of Kentucky

YOUR PICTURE HERE.YOUR PICTURE HERE.

They are They are all all

GED Graduates!GED Graduates!

READY - READY - SET – SET – GO !GO !

Steps to earning your GED...

READY:READY:

• Locator testLocator test - Determines level of TABE - Determines level of TABE testing you need, or if you can skip TABE testing you need, or if you can skip TABE testing all together and go straight to the testing all together and go straight to the Official Practice Tests (OPT).Official Practice Tests (OPT).

• TABE test / Diagnostic – Pinpoints TABE test / Diagnostic – Pinpoints students’ strengths and weaknesses students’ strengths and weaknesses in areas of Reading, Math and in areas of Reading, Math and Language.Language.

SET:SET:

• Once you have completed your TABE Once you have completed your TABE tests, you will meet with one of our tests, you will meet with one of our ACADEMIC ADVISORS to determine ACADEMIC ADVISORS to determine your study path. your study path.

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• If your TABE scores are above a 9.0 level, you If your TABE scores are above a 9.0 level, you can proceed with Pre-GED testing. You will can proceed with Pre-GED testing. You will need to pass all 5 Pre-GED tests with a score need to pass all 5 Pre-GED tests with a score of 450 or higher in each area before you are of 450 or higher in each area before you are eligible to be registered to take the OFFICIAL eligible to be registered to take the OFFICIAL GED TESTGED TEST

• If your TABE scores are below a 9.0 level, you If your TABE scores are below a 9.0 level, you will need to work with your academic advisor will need to work with your academic advisor and discuss which of the four study path would and discuss which of the four study path would best suit your needs.best suit your needs.

STUDY PATHSSTUDY PATHS

1. Group Classes are offered in 1. Group Classes are offered in Newport and Dayton– all classes are Newport and Dayton– all classes are 6 weeks in length. 6 weeks in length. – Math 1 - Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Math 1 - Fractions, Decimals, Percents,

Signed Numbers, Ratio & Proportions.Signed Numbers, Ratio & Proportions.

– Math 2 – Estimation, Data Analysis, Math 2 – Estimation, Data Analysis, Measurement, Geometry, Algebra Measurement, Geometry, Algebra

– Compass, SAT or ASVAB preparation.Compass, SAT or ASVAB preparation.

STUDY PATHS STUDY PATHS (continued)(continued)

2. Open Lab – independent work in our 2. Open Lab – independent work in our GED lab with one-on-one help from a GED lab with one-on-one help from a staff member.staff member.

GED InformationGED Information

• The GED Tests are designed to The GED Tests are designed to measure learning generally acquired measure learning generally acquired in a high school course of study.in a high school course of study.

• Scores are determined by Scores are determined by administering the test to graduating administering the test to graduating seniors.seniors.

• The content is drawn from content The content is drawn from content taught in high school.taught in high school.

Sections of the GED TestsSections of the GED TestsSectionSection # of # of

QuestionsQuestionsMinutesMinutes

Math Part 1Math Part 1 2525 45 minutes45 minutes

Math Part 2Math Part 2 2525 4545

ScienceScience 5050 8080

Social Social StudiesStudies

5050 7070

ReadingReading 4040 6565

Writing Part Writing Part 11

5050 7575

Writing Part Writing Part 22

essayessay 4545

GED InformationGED Information• What is a passing score?What is a passing score?

– An average of 450 points for a total of An average of 450 points for a total of 2,250 points for all five subtests2,250 points for all five subtests

• Where can I take the test?Where can I take the test?

The Official GED test is given at our The Official GED test is given at our Newport LocationNewport Location

• What does it cost?What does it cost?– The cost is $40.00 until July 2009, then The cost is $40.00 until July 2009, then

the price goes up to $65.00.the price goes up to $65.00.

What if I don’t pass?What if I don’t pass?• You only have to retake the sections in You only have to retake the sections in

which you need to work.which you need to work.• It is $10.00 for each section you retake.It is $10.00 for each section you retake.• You may retake a test up to 3 times a You may retake a test up to 3 times a

year.year.• Retake price will be increasing to $25.00 Retake price will be increasing to $25.00

per test as of 7/1/09per test as of 7/1/09

But you But you willwill pass because pass because you you must pass an official practice test before must pass an official practice test before you are allowed to take the actual test.you are allowed to take the actual test.

What good is the GED?What good is the GED?

•Accepted by 95 percent of U.S Accepted by 95 percent of U.S colleges and universitiescolleges and universities

•Can make graduates eligible for Can make graduates eligible for federal financial aidfederal financial aid

•Often required by employersOften required by employers

What good is the GED?What good is the GED?

• GED credential recipients are likely to GED credential recipients are likely to make $115 more weekly than the make $115 more weekly than the adults without a high school education, adults without a high school education, keeping other variables constant.keeping other variables constant.

• With other variables controlled, GED With other variables controlled, GED credential recipients have $3500 more credential recipients have $3500 more in annual personal income than adults in annual personal income than adults with less than a high school education.with less than a high school education.

Questions?Questions?