Summary of the Skills and Content Needed to Prepare for the 2014 GED® Test

Sep 14, 2026

The report summarizes the skills and knowledge adult basic education (ABE) learners need to prepare for the 2014 GED® test. It explains key changes in test content and format, including the fully computer-based administration across four subject areas and the use of detailed score reports. It also outlines assessment development context, relevant vocabulary, and how ABE educators can use the summary as a foundation for professional development and learner readiness planning.

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Pages17

Reading Time43 min

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Introduction

Background on the 2014 GED® Test

ABE Responses to Changes in the GED® Test

Highlights of Changes to the GED® Test

Readiness Test, Registration and Scoring

Computer Based Testing Environment

Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Model

GED® Test Item Types

Table 1: Overview of Each of the Four GED® Tests

Image 1: 2014 GED® Test Item Types Across Content Areas

Table 2: Extended Response Items in the RLA and Social Studies Tests

Preparation Materials

Unanswered Questions

Excitement for the Future

Professional Development Recommendations and Considerations

References and Resources

Summary of the Skills and Content Needed to Prepare for the 2014 GED® Test Amy Vickers 2014 GED® Test Minnesota ABE Teacher Advisory Group: Pam Ampferer Lindsey Cermak Donna Escobedo Vicki Estrem Randy Feldsien Terri Ferris Eric Lind October 2012 Funded by a 2012 – 2013 supplemental services grant awarded to Minneapolis Adult Education by the Minnesota Department of Education Adult Basic Education (ABE) Office. Table of Contents Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 1 Background on the 2014 GED® Test ............................................................................................... 1 ABE Responses to Changes in the GED® Test .................................................................................2 Highlights of Changes to the GED® Test .........................................................................................2 Readiness Test, Registration and Scoring .......................................................................................3 Computer Based Testing Environment ...........................................................................................3 Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Model ..............................................................................................4 GED® Test Item Types.....................................................................................................................4 Table 1: Overview of Each of the Four GED® Tests .......................................................................6 Image 1: 2014 GED® Test Item Types Across Content Areas .........................................................7 Table 2: Extended Response Items in the RLA and Social Studies Tests........................................8 Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA) Test.................................................................................8 Mathematical Reasoning Test ........................................................................................................9 Science Test .................................................................................................................................. 10 Social Studies Test ........................................................................................................................ 11 Preparation Materials................................................................................................................... 13 Unanswered Questions ................................................................................................................ 13 Excitement for the Future ............................................................................................................ 13 Professional Development Recommendations and Considerations ............................................ 14 References and Resources ........................................................................................................... 15 Summary of the Skills and Content Needed to Prepare for the 2014 GED® Test Introduction This report describes the 2014 GED® test, emphasizing details related to adult basic education (ABE) learner preparation. The summary describes the test content, format, and development process, while defining related vocabulary. ABE teachers, managers, support staff, and professional development (PD) planners can use this summary to begin to learn about the 2014 GED® test. It is not an exhaustive resource, but rather a current summary of the 2014 GED® test that focuses on key points of interest to the ABE field. Several resource links are included throughout the text to indicate where each topic can be explored in more detail. Chapters 1 -‐3 of the June 2012 version of The Assessment Guide for Educators and the corresponding webinar podcasts and slideshows were the primary sources u

FAQs

What four tests make up the 2014 GED® assessment?

The 2014 GED® assessment consists of Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA), Science, and Social Studies.

How will the 2014 GED® test be delivered and how are results reported?

The 2014 GED® test is entirely computer based across all four content areas, and test-takers receive detailed score reports for each subject area describing mastery and areas needing development.

When do partially completed GED® tests expire under the 2014 update?

The report states that partially completed GED® tests expire on December 31, 2013, and scores do not carry over once the 2014 test is available.

Sep 14, 2026

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