NCCCAEA Fall 2013 Innovation on the Rise September 25 - 27, 2013

GED® or High School Equivalency? Diane Steinbeiser, Coordinator of Adult Secondary Education Dr. Randy Whitfield, Associate VP, College and Career Readiness North Carolina Community College System

Today’s Presentation NC Historical Perspective 2014 GED Assessment GED® computer-based testing, Transitional Waiver Program (TWP) for GED testing in the prisons Alternative high school equivalency tests being considered for North Carolina 2002 Series Close Out 11/20/2018

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585,027   I usually drag this out to build the suspense, but this is the number of GED diplomas NC has awarded since 1963. 11/20/2018

1963 – 2013   11/20/2018

GED® Diplomas Awarded in NC from 585,027 GED® Diplomas Awarded in NC from 1963 - 2013   11/20/2018

2012 – 2013   11/20/2018

14,300 GED® Diplomas Awarded   11/20/2018

18% increase from 2011-2012   11/20/2018

52% increase North Carolina experienced a in testing volume in 2001 due to the ending of 1988 series.   11/20/2018

2012 NC Pass Rate 84.8 % Citation – GEDTS Annual Statistical Report   Citation – GEDTS Annual Statistical Report Pass rate defined as students who took and passed all 5 GED content area tests with a total minimum score of 2250. 11/20/2018

2012 US Pass Rate 69.1 % Citation – GEDTS Annual Statistical Report   Citation – GEDTS Annual Statistical Report I usually talk about how great we are in NC and how we are ranked nationally in preparing our students. 11/20/2018

2012 NC Ranked 8th Pass rate   Citation – GEDTS Annual Statistical Report 11/20/2018

NC has been in the top 10 pass rate for the last 10 years   Citation – GEDTS Annual Statistical Report 11/20/2018

THE 2014 ASSESSMENT

Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) (150 minutes) 2014 Assessment Four content areas: Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) (150 minutes) Mathematical Reasoning (90 minutes) Science (90 minutes) Social Studies (90 minutes)

Seven different item types: Extended response Drag-and-drop Drop-down 2014 Assessment Seven different item types: Extended response Drag-and-drop Drop-down Fill-in-the-blank Hot spot Multiple choice Short answer Hotspots may not look visually distinct on a computer screen; however, a mouseover operation will often reveal them by changing the shape of the pointer icon.

Delivered on computer (not online) 2014 Assessment Delivered on computer (not online) Paper testing only available as an approved Special Accommodation 

3 opportunities to test per calendar year, per content area 2014 Assessment Two languages: English and Spanish 3 opportunities to test per calendar year, per content area

ASSESSMENT GUIDE FOR EDUCATORS

Assessment Guide for Educators Comprehensive resource 2014 GED® test item types Assessment targets Crosswalk between the 2002 Series GED® test and the 2014 GED® test highlighting both similarities and differences Guidelines for how items will be scored I usually ask how many have downloaded the guide; ask how many have actually used it; how many attended a webinar

Assessment Guide for Educators Always Start on Appendix D (2.67) A breakdown of the similarities between the 2002 Series GED® test and the 2014 GED® test Also includes a summary of the changes (what’s new) for each content area

2002 Series GED® test 2014 GED® test One test - Reasoning through Language Arts 75% nonfiction; 25% fiction Passage length – 400-900 words Item types multiple choice technology-enhanced items extended response Three-dimension rubric Computer-based format Separate Language Arts - Writing and Language Arts - Reading tests 75% fiction; 25% nonfiction Passage length – 200-400 words Item types multiple choice essay Holistic four-point rubric Paper-based format Key Points Move from two tests to one thus integrating reading and writing Reflect the type of reading material that adults encounter in real-life by moving to 75% nonfiction and 25% fiction Increased passage length to reflect requirements at the high school level Incorporation of technology-enhanced items Transition to a multi-dimension rubric for the extended response

Reading Content Domain Analyze how individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact Analyze the structure of texts Determine the author’s purpose or point of view Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics Key Points Highlight the importance of students reading more complex text. Emphasize the need for instructors to provide opportunities for students to gain skill in analyzing multiple texts that address similar themes. How does “what’s new” suggest adjustments to current ways of doing things? (Take a few suggestions from participants).

Language Content Domain Complete item types that simulate real-life editing tasks Edit to eliminate non-standard or informal usage Develop an argument and support ideas with text-based evidence Strategically apply awareness of audience and purpose of the task Key Points Emphasize the need for teachers to provide a more contextualized curriculum that includes opportunities for students to edit real-life text. Discuss that test-takers will also be required to edit documents to eliminate non-standard or informal usage. An example would be the following phrase - try to win the game instead of try and win the game. The first phrase “try to win the game” uses standard English, whereas the second phrase “try and win the game” uses an informal or incorrect use of language. Discuss the need for students to move past the development of a persuasive essay to the development of constructed responses – the ability to develop an argument or thesis and support their ideas with text-based evidence.

RLA Extended Response (Essay) Provides real-world opportunity for test-takers to develop an argument and support ideas with text-based evidence Integrates reading and writing skills Responses are scored using a new multi-dimensional rubric Key Points Extended response questions require that test-takers read an excerpt(s) and then respond to the question by developing an argument (often referred to as a thesis statement). The claim or thesis statement must be supported with ideas from the excerpts and may also require support based on background knowledge. Constructed response questions integrate the writing and reading process. Students will need to improve their reading skills in order to extract information from text and develop an extended response. Students will need to understand that writing is a process that requires multiple steps, including prewriting or planning, organizing, drafting, and editing/revising their responses.

Each content area has a section that lists what is new What’s different? Each content area has a section that lists what is new Use the RLA - Reading topic list Chapter 2 has more detail about the Reading Targets and their indicators

GED 2014 Assessment updates: 2014 Assessment Resourses GED 2014 Assessment updates: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/future-updates- Assessment Guide for Educators: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/the-new-assessment-downloads

Computer-Based Testing Update   11/20/2018

First CBT Delivered June 25, 2013 Computer-Based Testing Update First CBT Delivered June 25, 2013  Mayland CC I will see if I can get an updated list from GEDTS as to how many colleges are approved PearsonVUE testing centers. 11/20/2018

Computer-Based Testing Update First CBT Graduate July 17, 2013    Mayland CC 11/20/2018

Computer-Based Testing Update     11/20/2018

GED® Testing in the Prisons 11/20/2018

GED® Testing in the Prisons NC is Approved for the Transitional Waiver Program (TWP) Allows continuation of PBT of the 2002 Series through the end of 2014 Department of Adult Corrections expects to be fully CBT ready by July 1, 2014 11/20/2018

GED® Testing in the Prisons CC GED® Examiners will administer PBT GED® tests during waiver period (2002 Series) DAC personnel will administer CBT GED® tests after the waiver period (2014 Series) 11/20/2018

TWP – Ordering Testing Materials   11/20/2018

TWP – Ordering Testing Materials CC will order GED® Testing materials GED® Testing materials will continue to be secured and stored at CC DAC will pay for leasing GED® materials DAC will pay for scoring 11/20/2018

TWP – Ordering Testing Materials Colleges are to place initial order for GED testing materials for Jan 1– June 30, 2014, per PEP Memo #13 received on September 17, 2013 11/20/2018

GED® Testing in the Prisons Dr. Tony Reggi, Extension Education Training Specialist III, NC Department of Public Safety Educational Services Anthony.reggi@ncdps.gov 11/20/2018

High School Equivalency Assessments GED: General Educational Development – GEDTS/ Pearson Vue TASC: Test Assessing Secondary Completion – Mc-Graw Hill Hiset: High School Equivalency Test – ETS & the University of Iowa I figure that you could talk about this and the RFP process without any additional help from me! 11/20/2018

2002 Series Close Out 11/20/2018

Set up a backwards calendar & publicize it! GED® 2002 Series Closeout Set up a backwards calendar & publicize it! 11/20/2018

Questions to consider: How many unfinished test takers in our region? 2002 Close Out Campaign Questions to consider: How many unfinished test takers in our region? Local partners to support outreach? Local events to recruit students? Info on college website? 11/20/2018

GED® 2002 Series Closeout Last day for new testers PBT_____ Last day for re-testers PBT_____ Last day for continuing testers PBT_____ Last day for new testers CBT_____ Last day for re-testers CBT_____ Last day for continuing testers CBT_____ Timeline to consider – choose dates 11/20/2018

Special Accommodations for 2002 Series GED® 2002 Series Closeout Last Day to Submit Special Accommodations for 2002 Series (CBT or PBT) November 1, 2013 11/20/2018

GED® 2002 Series Closeout Special Accommodations approvals are valid for one year from the date of approval and carry over for the 2014 Assessment 11/20/2018

Thank you! 11/20/2018