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Adult Basic Education / GED
What is the GED?
GED stands for General Educational Development. The GED Test is a
national examination developed by the GED Testing Service of the
American Council on Education. More than 95% of employers in the U.S.
consider GED graduates the same as traditional high school graduates in
regard to hiring, salary, and opportunity for advancement.
Is a GED for me? It is if you want a fast, friendly and effective method
of attaining your Kansas State High School Diploma with small class size
and quick entry and exit. You will be on your way to meeting your goals
with the help of NCCC’s Adult Education program.
Call Krista today! 800-7269-6222 ext. 283
You will receive a Kansas State High School Diploma upon successful
completion of the GED exams.
What is on the GED?
The GED exam has five parts: (1) language arts-writing (2) social
studies, (3) science, (4) language arts-reading and (5) mathematics.
Language Arts-Writing – This test has two parts: (1) editing sentences
and proofreading for errors, and (2) essay writing.
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Part 1 has 50 questions and a 75
minute time limit. Part 1 tests the ability to edit and correct
problems in sentence structure (30%), usage (30%),mechanics
(25%) and organization (15%). Letters, memos, and
business-related documents are likely to be included. |
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Part 2 is an essay with a 45
minute time limit. You will write a well-developed essay
presenting an opinion or an explanation on a topic familiar to
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Social Studies – The test consists of 50 questions and has an 80
minute time limit. Questions cover U.S. history (25%), economics (20%),
geography (15%), world history (15%), civics and government (25%).
Science – The test consists of 50 questions and has an 80 minute time
limit. Questions cover earth science (20%), life science (45%), and
physical science (35%).
Language Arts-Reading –The test consists of 40 questions and has a 65
minute time limit. The test measures how well you understand selections
from literary text - poem, drama, fiction (75%),and non-fiction -
business documents, prose, critical reviews (25%).
Mathematics – The test has two parts which consist mainly of word
problems to be solved in the areas of number operations,
measurement/geometry, data, statistics, probability and algebra. Both
parts of the test will include problems without multiple-choice answers.
These problems will require you to mark your answers on bubble-in number
grids or on coordinate plane graphs.
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Part 1 has 25 questions with a 45
minute time limit and will permit the use of the Casio fx-260
calculator, which will be provided at the test site. The
calculator will eliminate the tediousness of making complex
calculations. |
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Part 2 has 25 questions with a 45
minute time limit and will not permit the use of the calculator.
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Who May Take The Tests?
To take the GED exams you must:
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Be a Kansas resident |
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Pass the official GED Practice
Test with a minimum score of 410 and an average score of 450. |
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Currently NOT be enrolled in High
School |
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Not be a high school or GED
graduate |
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Be 16 years of age or older*
*if under 18 years of age you must obtain Compulsory Attendance
Exemption Forms from your last high school before you may attend
the Adult Education Program. |
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Pay the $65 non-refundable,
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What are some hints for
the GED?
This section is a quick guide to help you. Nothing will prepare you for
the GED’s five parts like studying. These hints, though, might give you
a bit of an advantage.
Scheduling:
Testing is done once per month.
See calendar for testing dates
You must make an appointment to take the GED test.
Arrival Time:
Arrive early. If you are late, you will not be allowed to take the test.
Emergency situation:
If an emergency keeps you from attending, please call to reschedule your
testing.
Materials:
(1) Complete appropriate paperwork
(2) Bring a current Kansas driver’s license or Kansas I.D. card.
(3) Bring proof of payment of your fee
Test preparation:
Study and review the GED practice questions and information before the
test.
Test session format:
The tests are timed. Try to be halfway through the test when half of
your time is used up.
Tests results:
Your scores will be mailed to you. If your scores are lower than you
like, the staff is very interested in helping you improve those scores.
Where can I learn more?
Adult Education Center
Neosho County Community College
800 W. Fourteenth Street
Chanute, KS 66720
Phone: (620) 431-2820 (ext. 283)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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