welcome to red lake new beginnings abe/ged new student orientation

Welcome to Red Lake New Beginnings ABE/GED New

Student Orientation

Questions everyone asks

• How much does it cost?Classes are Free!!!

• Who can attend classes?Anyone 16 years or older

• How long will it take me?The pre-tests will be a good

indication – plan on several months

Why We Are Here?

• The decision you have made to return to school shows that you are concerned about your future.

• We’re glad you chose New Beginnings Adult Education to help you achieve your goals.

GED Process for Success

Intake• New Beginnings Intake Form.• GED Program Registration

Form.• Copy of Picture ID.• Schedule Pre-Assessment.

Pre-Assessment

• TABE (Tests of Adult Basic Education) evaluation.

• Analysis of TABE results.• Recommendations for plan of study.

Self-Study Tutoring

• Independent study.• Guided materials provided based on

skill-level assessment.• Tutor assistance on specific

questions.

Pre-Testing• Take 3 different pre-tests.

– Score at least 450 on each version.

• Timed, under supervision• Score and review errors.

– More academic work needed?– More testing practice needed?

State Testing • Successful Practice Tests.• GED Test Registration Form.• Demographic Form.• Make Test Appointment.• Arrive at 8:30 on Test Day.

Section # of questions

Time limit

Social Studies 50 65 minutes

Language Arts

Reading

40 65 minutes

Language Arts

(Writing Part 1)

50 75 minutes

Language Arts

(Writing Part 2

Essay 45 minutes

GED Test Description

GED Tests

Section # of questions

Time limit

Math Part 1

(Calculator allowed)

25 45 minutes

Math Part 2 25 45 minutes

Science 50 80 minutes

Tools you may use

• C.I.T.E. Learning Styles

• TABE Placement Tests

• Pre-Tests A-G

• Meyers Briggs Type Indicator Test

• SAT/ACT Tests

• Goal Setting Form

• Learner Contract

What the tests cover

• Language Arts WritingSentence Structure 30%, Usage 30%, Mechanics 25%, Organization 15%

200-250 word Essay

• Social StudiesHistory 40%, Civics & Govt 25%, Economics 20%, Geography 15%

• ScienceLife Sciences 45%, Physical Sciences 35%, Earth and Space Science 20%

• Language Arts ReadingLiterary (Drama, poetry, prose) 75%, Non-Fiction 25%

• MathematicsAlgebraic Functions 30%, Number Operations and Sense 20-30%, Measurement and

Geometry

Curriculum designed to help you master the workplace skills necessary to succeed and compete for higher paying jobs

Easy to use Internet based instruction that allows you to access KeyTrain instruction anytime, anywhere

There is a considerable need for tools to help improve basic workplace skills….

is the answer

ABE/GED Policies

1. Attendance

2. Discipline

3. Privacy

4. Dress Code

5. Technology

Program Hours

• ABE – Laura Malott

Hrs Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

• GED – Dave Close

Hrs Mon, Wed, Fri 1pm-4pm Redby

Fri 10am-noon in Ponemah

Other office hours by appointment