TEACHING ADULTS : A GED - TEST RESOURCE BOOK - Teaching Adults GED Test Resource Book

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Teaching Adults: A GED Test Resource Book explains how the revised GED RLA test and other subject tests assess literacy, quantitative reasoning, and science reasoning through computer-based, interactive item formats. The resource details extended-response requirements, passage sets and item scenarios, and overlapping content domains across RLA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. It also outlines navigation tasks for test-takers, including split-screen display and page/tab controls, and describes item types and scoring approaches used in the computer-delivered environment.

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Pages6

Reading Time15 min

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Chapter 2: The GED Test

Interdisciplinary Assessment and Writing

Varied Item Format and Navigation

Passage Sets and Item Scenarios

Chapter 7: The Science Test

Science Test Overview

Item Types

© New Readers Press . All rights reserved . Interdisciplinary Assessment. Reading and writing are combined on the new RLA Test. Literacy and quantitative reasoning will be assessed in context across all four sections. Writing will be assessed on the RLA test: • One extended response item will require test-takers to read and analyze multiple passages and/or graphic stimuli and respond to a prompt. ▹ One 45-minute extended response prompt will appear on the RLA Test. ▹ When the social studies test was released in 2014, it included one extended response prompt. The prompt was eliminated on March 1, 2016 The four content areas will often overlap. For example, test-takers might have to demonstrate reading comprehension skills on a science passage or use math calculations to answer a social studies question. You will find more details on the content of each test in Chapters 5–8. Varied Item Format. The change to a computer-based test allows for more variety in question formats. In that way, the test can measure more complex skills and concepts and also allow people to demonstrate basic computer skills. The computer-based item formats also allow for quick scoring by computer. Test-takers need to be able to use the mouse, do basic keyboarding, and use some directional tools to answer questions. The chart shows item types, which test they will appear on, a description of how they work, examples oftest items, and how they are scored. Passage Sets and Item Scenarios. Multiple items that refer to a single stimulus are grouped in passage sets or item scenarios. The RLA Test comprises text passages of 400–900 words followed by six to eight test items. The Math, Science, and Social Studies Tests comprise discrete items as well as item scenarios which may include two or three items with a single stimulus, such as brief text, graphs, tables, or other graphic representations. The Social Studies Test may also include maps. Navigation. Navigating the test requires basic computer skills: mouse clicking and scrolling. A split screen display allows test-takers to see passages and/or graphics alongside questions. Scrolling may be required to see some passages and graphics. Longer passages will be divided into pages with numbered tabs. Test-takers will be able to “flip” the pages by clicking on the tabs. Test-takers will also be able to navigate from question to question, backward or forward. The item number will be displayed at the top of the screen.“Previous”and “Next” arrows at the bottom of the screen can be used to move from question to question. CHAPTER 2 : THE GED ® TEST 13 14 TEACHING ADULTS : A GED ® TEST RESOURCE BOOK | Item Type Description | | | Examples Scoring | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Multiple choice
(Tests: RLA, Math, Science, Social Studies)
Drag and drop
(Tests: RLA, Math, Science, Social Studies) | | Use the mouse to click and select the correct answer from four choices.
Click on an item and drag it to the correct place. | Similar to questions on 2002 test, but only four answer options.
Drag numbers and numerical expressions to assemble an equation. Drag words or phrases into a graphic organizer to compare, categorize, or sequence. Drag items to maps or graphs.
Click items to select multiple answers. Click on a graph or map to indicate the correct placement of an item, such as a point or place.
Choose the correct sentence from a drop-down menu embedded within a text passage to demonstrate editing skills on the RLA Test.
Choose a word, phrase, or numerical expression to complete a passage or equation on the Social Studies or Math Test.
Type a word, phrase, or number to complete a statement or answer a question. | 1 point each
1 point each
1 point each
1 point each
1 point each | | Hot spot (Tests: Math, Science, Social Studies) | Click on items that have virtual sensors in order to select answers or select the placement of an item. | | | | | Drop

FAQs

How does the GED RLA test assess writing and reading together?

Reading and writing are assessed together across all four RLA sections. Writing includes an extended response item that requires analyzing multiple passages or graphic stimuli and responding to a prompt.

What navigation skills are required for the computer-based GED tests?

Test-takers must use a mouse, basic keyboarding, and directional tools. The interface supports split-screen viewing, scrolling, and page navigation with numbered tabs, plus moving between questions using “Previous” and “Next”.

How is the GED Science Test structured and scored?

The Science Test is 90 minutes and includes about 34 questions worth 40 raw score points. Multiple-choice items are typically 1 point each, while other interactive item types may be worth 2 or 3 points.

Sep 14, 2026

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