General Education Development Prep Classes

GED Classes

Course Overview
Many adults choose to complete the GED, a high school equivalency. Adults complete an initial assessment to determine their readiness to study for the GED. Subjects that students study to complete the GED are Language Arts-Writing,which includes an Essay, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts-Reading, and Mathematics.

Classes are designed more informally giving adults multiple choices in the learning process. Students control their learning by setting goals and developing plans to execute them. Textbooks and a variety of workbooks are available for students. Success results from working through the exercises, asking the instructor questions, or using basic educational programs available on the computer. Various workshops or small group activities may be available based upon student need.

Completion of a GED preparation class is not required for taking the GED, however it is strongly encouraged.

At the completion of the class:
· The student applies concepts and principles to the five areas of the GED test.
· The student recognizes unstated assumptions.
· Students analyze the organizational structure of a variety of writing.
· The student distinguishes between fact and inferences.

GED Registration and Testing Schedule

For information about the GED test, visit the GED Testing Service or print an overview of the test GED Test for 2002 and Beyond. (Requires Acrobat)

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