GED® 2014

Most of you have already been following the updates through www.gedtestingservice.com regarding the new 2014 test. As updates and information is released, I will also post links here on this post, so feel free to check back occasionally and see what's new!

Free Practice Tests
GED® Testing Service has released free versions of their practice tests in all subjects. These practice tests are shorter in length than the actual ones (which cost $6.00 per test!) and do not provide any score reports or diagnostics at the end. These are simply meant to give instructors an idea of what the students can expect when they take the official GED Ready^TM practice test.

This page also has links to the computer skills tutorial that you might want to check out.

Item Samplers
This page has links to download the item samplers for each subject area (click on Get It Now in the top, right corner). The item samplers are not meant to take the place of a practice test; they are simply meant to show the full range of item types that you may find on the GED® test. They do not reflect the full range of difficulty of the test, nor do they indicate the actual test distribution of item types.

Scoring Tools for Written Responses on the GED Ready
The Educator Scoring Tool is designed to help instructors better understand how their students' written responses might be scored on the GED® 2014 test. The tool breaks down each trait into dimensions and sub-dimensions to consider when determining the overall score of a response. It also includes charts to help you track your students' responses for the GED Ready^TM  practice exams.

Scoring Tool for RLA
Scoring Tool for Social Studies
Scoring Tool for Science: Ophiocordyceps unilateralis
Scoring Tool for Science: Solubility Experiment Design
Scoring Tool for Science: Wind Power


FAQ
Frequently asked questions regarding the 2014 test.

Tutorials for Students
Direct students to this link in order to watch video tutorials on how to create an account, schedule a test, etc. as well as a computer-based testing tutorial to help them prepare for the test before they sign up.

http://www.gedtestingservice.com/testers/test-on-computer-tutorials


Extra Resources

Math Symbol Chart and Explanation Guide
Calculator Demonstration Video
Short Answer Scoring Guide
Extended Response Resource Guide-RLA  (very lengthy, intended primarily for those teaching RLA)
Extended Response Resource Guide-SS (very lengthy, intended primarily for those teaching SS)
Extended Response Answer Guidelines-RLA
Extended Response Answer Guidelines-SS
Performance Level Descriptors Chart
Information on How to Request Student Accomodations

Update: As of March 1st 2016, the new GED passing score for all 4 tests is 145. This score will be retroactive to January 1st 2014. In addition, the Social Studies extended response has been eliminated and the new time for the test is 75 minutes. If you have any questions, you can visit www.gedtestingservice.com for more information.