Engaging Lessons for 2014 GED® Test Prep Instruction

Objectives

Mix and match GED® Test assessment targets

Brainstorm sources for quality content

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

Reminder: Basics of the GED® Test

Four Intertwined Subjects

Standards-Based

Computer-Based

Depth of Knowledg

e

What Do You Know?

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: ___%

The GED® test includes writing: ____ min extended response in Reasoning through

Language Arts. ____ short answer responses in Science for ____ min

each.

Four Intertwined Subjects

Reasoning through

Language Arts

Science

Social Studies

Mathematical

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Content from Real Life Scenarios

Reasoning through

Language Arts

Science

Social Studies

Mathematical

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Interpreting Data

Reasoning through

Language Arts

Science

Social Studies

Mathematical

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Standards Based: (Sound Smart at a Cocktail Party)

STANDARDSA list of what students need to know and be able to do.COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS (CCSS) Skills standards in English Language Arts &

Mathematics used by 47 states and territories. Motto: “Fewer, clearer, higher”CONTENT STANDARDSInformation students need to know in Sci & SS.GED® TEST ASSESSMENT TARGETSSelection of CCSS and national content standards that

are measured on the test.

CONTENT TOPIC: Life Science SKILL STANDARD:

SP.1.b: Determine the meaning of symbols, terms and phrases as they are used in scientific presentations.

Most Test Items Are Aligned To Both:

Computer-Based Testing Taking Skills

In addition to using a mouse, test-takers must:Scroll down a pageNavigate between tabs to read pagesSelect answers from drop-down menusDrag-and-drop answers to a graph, chart or graphic

organizerUse a virtual calculator (TI-30XS)Type two short answers and two extended

responsesUse basic word processing tools (cut, copy, paste,

undo, redo)

Sample Test Item

©2013 GED Testing Service.

Depth of Knowledge

Measures cognitive complexity of a task.

GED® test items: 20% level 1 80% levels 2 & 3

Similar to Bloom’s Taxonomy.

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.

Questions?

MIX & MATCH ASSESSMENT TARGETS

Let’s Take a Closer Look!

WE need to know the goals before we can help students achieve them!

GED® ASSESSMENT TARGETSSelection of CCSS and national content

standards that are measured on the test. What will students be asked to DO? Skills.What do they need to KNOW? Content.CCSS Motto: “Fewer, Clearer, Higher.”

CONTENT TOPIC: SKILL STANDARD:

SP.1.b: Determine the meaning of symbols, terms and phrases as they are used in scientific presentations.

Remember, Most Test Items Are Aligned To:

Life Science, Human Body & Health

Activity: Mix & Match

1. Select a subject area (groups will rotate).

2. Take some time to skim the major categories in each subject.

3. Select one content target AND one skill target that your students need to know. Note in your book.

Remember, Four Intertwined Subjects?

Reasoning through

Language Arts

Science

Social Studies

Mathematical

Reasoning©2013 New Readers Press. Used with permission.

Responses? Questions?

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QUIZ TIME!!!

Beyond the Textbook

Where can I find free, quality non-fiction stimulus texts and visuals as the basis for lesson plans and assignments?

Source: Moran, Percy. Battle of Lake Erie. 1911. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.

Thank You!

This workshop was developed with the support of OSSE Adult and Family Education.

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