Download or read book The Myth of Achievement Tests written by James J. Heckman and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achievement tests play an important role in modern societies. They are used to evaluate schools, to assign students to tracks within schools, and to identify weaknesses in student knowledge. The GED is an achievement test used to grant the status of high school graduate to anyone who passes it. GED recipients currently account for 12 percent of all high school credentials issued each year in the United States. But do achievement tests predict success in life? The Myth of Achievement Tests shows that achievement tests like the GED fail to measure important life skills. James J. Heckman, John Eric Humphries, Tim Kautz, and a group of scholars offer an in-depth exploration of how the GED came to be used throughout the United States and why our reliance on it is dangerous. Drawing on decades of research, the authors show that, while GED recipients score as well on achievement tests as high school graduates who do not enroll in college, high school graduates vastly outperform GED recipients in terms of their earnings, employment opportunities, educational attainment, and health. The authors show that the differences in success between GED recipients and high school graduates are driven by character skills. Achievement tests like the GED do not adequately capture character skills like conscientiousness, perseverance, sociability, and curiosity. These skills are important in predicting a variety of life outcomes. They can be measured, and they can be taught. Using the GED as a case study, the authors explore what achievement tests miss and show the dangers of an educational system based on them. They call for a return to an emphasis on character in our schools, our systems of accountability, and our national dialogue. Contributors Eric Grodsky, University of Wisconsin–Madison Andrew Halpern-Manners, Indiana University Bloomington Paul A. LaFontaine, Federal Communications Commission Janice H. Laurence, Temple University Lois M. Quinn, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Pedro L. Rodríguez, Institute of Advanced Studies in Administration John Robert Warren, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Download or read book McGraw Hill s Top 50 Math Skills For GED Success written by Robert (Bob) Mitchell and published by McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 2004-09-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for the millions of students each year who struggle with the math portion of the GED, McGraw-Hill's Top 50 Math Skills for GED Success helps learners focus on the 50 key skills crucial for acing the test. From making an appropriate estimate and solving for volume, to interpreting a bar graph and identifying points on a linear equation, this distinctive workbook from the leader in GED study guides features step-by-step instructions; example questions and an explanatory answer key; short concise lessons presented on double-page spreads; an appealing, fully correlated pretest and computational review of basic skills; application, concept, and procedure problems; and more.
Download or read book Keys to GED Success Science written by Steck-Vaughn Company and published by Steck-Vaughn. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book America s Forgotten Student Population written by Angela Long and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Constituting one in twelve of adult Americans, GED certificate holders comprise a major pool of underdeveloped human capital in our society. They are a resource that will be sorely needed as “boomers” reach retirement and the traditional pipeline of 17 – 23 year olds falls short of filling our growing workforce needs. Although these nontraditional students can potentially meet our future workforce demands, and although half of them enter post-secondary education, half of those who do so drop out of college for lack of basic support systems – often at the very same institutions that provided programs of retention while they were earning their GED and completing basic Adult Education classes. Yet national data collected by the National Center for Educational Statistics reveals that GED certificate holders who persist to their second year of community college studies accumulate grade point averages equal to high school graduates, refuting widely held beliefs that GED earners are not capable of rigorous academic work. This is the first book to remedy the dearth of data on this forgotten population, to present original research on these students, describing their characteristics and motivations, and to provide proven models for identifying, retaining and graduating this under-counted and underestimated cohort. It addresses the issue of the pipeline from GED centers to postsecondary education, and includes first-person narratives that offer vivid insights into GED earners’ resilience and needs. As this book reveals, more than 40 percent of community colleges responding to a 2010 ACT survey have no one responsible for coordinating retention efforts; and more than half have no goals for first-year student retention; and estimates that community colleges are cumulatively foregoing over $1.5 billion in revenues as the result of failing to retain their GED populations.This book is a comprehensive resource for college administrators, and for educational policy makers and researchers, offering both broad policy recommendations and tested ideas and models that can be implemented at the state and institutional level.
Download or read book Keys to GED Success written by Steck-Vaughn Company and published by Steck-Vaughn. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book GED Test Prep written by and published by Learning Express (NY). This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GED Test Prep is a comprehensive guide to excelling on the GED as well as guidance on new topics, such as business documents and number grids. This guide also provides a diagnostic exam and a complete online test for each of the five subject areas.
Download or read book Common Core Achieve GED Exercise Book Mathematics written by Contemporary and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Common Core Achieve focuses on the core content instruction needed for all 2014 high school equivalency exams, and includes test preparation specific to each exam: 2014 GED,® TASC,TM or HiSET.TM It strives not just to help students pass a test, but to achieve their ultimate goals of college & career readiness. All-in-one platform with core content instruction and test-specific practice. Contains GED Mathematics exercise book with scaffolded instruction and practice supports.
Download or read book GED Test 2022 2023 For Dummies with Online Practice written by Tim Collins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-01-05 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to succeed on the GED Test, plus a bonus mobile app for on-the-go study and practice! Prepare to do your best on the GED Test! Get the review and practice materials you need to take – and slay – the exam with confidence. GED Test 2022/2023 For Dummies with Online Practice provides an in-depth overview and deep content review for all test sections. You'll be able to answer GED practice questions for each subject area, plus you'll have access to two complete practice exams in the book and in the companion mobile app! Get ready to succeed on test day and get on your way to achieving your goals with this GED study guide that shares test-taking strategies for all the subjects covered on the exam. You’ll find clear information for hands-on learning. GED Test 2022/2023 For Dummies with Online Practice supports you in meeting your goals. This easy-to-use guide can help you get a higher score and earn your GED. Improve grammar and punctuation skills Get comfortable with the types of reading passages on the test Gain confidence in solving math and science problems Study for Mathematical Reasoning, Social Studies, Science, and Reasoning Through Language Arts questions The book also connects you to the GED Test 2022/2023 For Dummies with Online Practice mobile app with two practice tests. Whether you're using the app or the book, you'll have GED practice for passing the four subject exams, which cover Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.
Download or read book Keys to GED Success written by Steck-Vaughn Company and published by Steck-Vaughn. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Top 50 Science Skills for GED Success Student Text Only written by Robert (Bob) Mitchell and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2006-08-25 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary’s Top 50 ... Skills for GED Success is a program designed to quickly prepare students for the GED Tests. This Textbook can be used in a variety of ways: Student-directed self-study One-on-one instruction Group instruction Top 50 ... Skills for GED Success organizes each GED Test subject into 50 manageable skills, identified by the GED Testing Service. The format of each text is very easy to follow and is organized into instruction and practice sections. Pretest and Posttest The pretest contains a question for each of the skills most likely to be seen on the actual GED Test. The posttest is formatted just like the GED Test! Students can use the posttest to practice taking the GED test under real test-taking conditions, as well as an evaluation tool to determine readiness for the real GED Test. Lesson Format Each lesson in the text is introduced in a two-page format. The left page is the Skill Instruction page and the right page is the GED Readiness page. The GED Readiness page provides practice questions in the same format as the actual GED Test.
Download or read book Top 50 Social Studies Skills for GED Success Student Text Only written by Robert (Bob) Mitchell and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2006-08-25 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary’s Top 50 Social Studies Skills for GED Success is a program designed to quickly prepare students for the GED Tests. The Textbook can be used in a variety of ways: Student-directed self-study One-on-one instruction Group instruction Top 50 Social Studies Skills for GED Success organizes the GED Test subject into 50 manageable skills, identified by the GED Testing Service. The format of each text is very easy to follow and is organized into instruction and practice sections. Pretest and Posttest The pretest contains a question for each of the skills most likely to be seen on the actual GED Test. The posttest is formatted just like the GED Test! Students can use the posttest to practice taking the GED test under real test-taking conditions, as well as an evaluation tool to determine readiness for the real GED Test. Lesson Format Each lesson in the text is introduced in a two-page format. The left page is the Skill Instruction page and the right page is the GED Readiness page. The GED Readiness page provides practice questions in the same format as the actual GED Test.
Download or read book Top 50 Math Skills for GED Success Student Text Only written by Robert Mitchell and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2004-03-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Top 50 Math Skills for GED Success is a fast course for the GED Mathematics Test! The text is designed to present the top 50 math skills as a review and practice for students. Each skill is targeted in a single lesson and contains instruction and practice. The text contains a pre-test and a post-test to assess student’s skills deficiencies and areas of strength. Pretest The 50-question pretest contains a question for each of the 50 skills most likely to be seen on the GED Mathematics Test. Each question has been organized around the four major content areas of the GED Test. This test is designed to accurately assess which skills require additional study. Each question number is directly correlated to the lesson skill number in the text. Lesson Structure Each lesson is presented in a two-page format. The top of the two-page spread contains the title of the skill. The left page contains instruction and any information relevant to successfully understand the skill. That skill is then applied to an example problem illustrating a step-by-step solution. The right page of the lesson is the GED Readiness page. That page of the lesson is divided into three practice question types: Concept, Procedure, and Application. The bottom of the page references related skills throughout the text. Posttest The posttest in Top 50 Math Skills for GED Success is formatted just like the GED Test, and is designed to assess student’s readiness for the GED. An evaluation chart correlates each question to a specific skill as well as to specific review pages within the text. This chart also correlates to the GED Math Satellite book (0-8092-2232-9) for further instruction and practice. Computation Review Section Students can use the Computation Review section for a quick review of the basic math skills important for GED success. Each math skill is presented with an explanation, examples, and brief practice problems. Other Features Top 50 Math Skills for GED Success contains a detailed Annotated Answer Key, which not only shows the correct answer for each problem in the text but a step-by-step illustration of how the answer was derived. Casio fx-260 instructions are included with an illustration of the calculator face that shows which functions are used on the GED Test. Instructions on using the basic functions and step-by-step examples using the calculator for certain functions are included. An Estimation section illustrates guidelines for estimation using whole numbers, mixed numbers, decimals, and formulas involving Pi. A detailed explanation when to use and when not to use estimation during the GED Test is included along with example problems that illustrate each estimation guideline. Top 50 Math Skills for GED Success contains a special instructional section on the use of Alternative Answer Formats. Illustrations and instructions on using the grids with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions are included as well as right, left, or center justification explanations. An instruction on using the coordinate plane grid is also included.
Download or read book Pre GED written by LearningExpress Staff and published by Learning Express (NY). This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is for adult learners who wish to undertake a program of self-study in preparation for the GED Language Arts Writing Tests. It includes: --1 diagnostic and 2 practice exams with complete answer explanations, Review of all topics, including sentence structure, word usage, and writing tips, Mini-quizzes for all topics, Free access to an online exam, Tip boxes with mnemonic aids and study advice, Boost boxes with motivational information from potential employers
Download or read book McGraw Hill s GED Short Course written by McGraw-Hill Education and published by McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 2002-07-18 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's surest, most direct route to success on the GED McGraw-Hill's GED Short Course helps you enter the testing room confident in your mastery of test materials, even as it cuts your study time in half. Reflecting adaptations to the GED test for 2002, this comprehensive book offers targeted assessment, easy-to-follow instruction, and accurate practice tests for all five GED subject areas: Language Arts/Writing, Social Sciences, Science, Language Arts/Reading, and Mathematics.
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Download or read book 1 001 GED Practice Questions For Dummies written by Stuart Donnelly and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-07-13 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1,001 practice opportunities for passing the GED test Ready to take the GED test? Get a head start on a high score with 1,001 GED Test Practice Questions For Dummies. Inside, you'll find 1,001 practice questions on all four sections of the GED test: Mathematical Reasoning, Science, Social Studies, and Reading & Language Arts. All of the question types and formats you'll encounter on the exam are here, so you can study, practice, and increase your chances of scoring higher on the big day. Earning a passing score on the GED test will boost your self-esteem, enable you to continue your education, and qualify you for better-paying jobs—it's a win-win! If you're preparing for this important exam, there are 1,001 opportunities in this guide to roll up your sleeves, put your nose to the grindstone, and get the confidence to perform your very best. Includes free, one-year access to practice questions online Offers 1,001 GED test practice questions—from easy to hard Lets you track your progress, see where you need more help, and create customized question sets Provides detailed, step-by-step answers and explanations for every question Study with the book or study online—or do a little of both—and get ready to pass the GED test with flying colors!
Download or read book Keys to GED Success Mathematics written by Steck-Vaughn Company and published by Steck-Vaughn. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
