Welcome to

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• Welcome to
• _____
• Newport
• Adult Learning
• Centers

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Who are they?
Mary Lou Retton - Olympic gold medal gymnast
Bill Cosby- Comedian, Actor
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Who are they?
Dave Thomas founder and owner of Wendys
Michael J. Fox - Actor
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Who are they?
Chris Rock Comedian, Actor
Nicholas Cage - Actor
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Who are they?
Peter Jennings - anchor of ABC World News Tonight
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Who are they?
Christina Applegate - Actress
Ben Nighthorse Campbell- Former US
Representative and Senator of Colorado
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Who are they?
Danica Patrick - Champion Race Car Driver
Christian Slater - Actor
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Who are they?
John Michael Montgomery Country Music singer
and native of Kentucky
Waylon Jennings Country Music Legend
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YOUR PICTURE HERE.

• They are
• all
• GED Graduates!

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READY - SET GO !

• Steps to earning your GED...

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READY

• Locator test - Determines level of TABE testing
  you need, or if you can skip TABE testing all
  together and go straight to the Official Practice
  Tests (OPT).
• TABE test / Diagnostic Pinpoints students
  strengths and weaknesses in areas of Reading,
  Math and Language.

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SET

• Once you have completed your TABE tests, you will
  meet with one of our ACADEMIC ADVISORS to
  determine your study path.

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SET (continued)

• If your TABE scores are above a 9.0 level, you
  can proceed with Pre-GED testing. You will need
  to pass all 5 Pre-GED tests with a score of 450
  or higher in each area before you are eligible to
  be registered to take the OFFICIAL GED TEST
• If your TABE scores are below a 9.0 level, you
  will need to work with your academic advisor and
  discuss which of the four study path would best
  suit your needs.

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STUDY PATHS

• 1. Group Classes are offered in Newport and
  Dayton all classes are 6 weeks in length.
• Math 1 - Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Signed
  Numbers, Ratio Proportions.
• Math 2 Estimation, Data Analysis, Measurement,
  Geometry, Algebra
• Compass, SAT or ASVAB preparation.

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STUDY PATHS (continued)

• 2. Open Lab independent work in our GED lab
  with one-on-one help from a staff member.

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GED Information

• The GED Tests are designed to measure learning
  generally acquired in a high school course of
  study.
• Scores are determined by administering the test
  to graduating seniors.
• The content is drawn from content taught in high
  school.

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Sections of the GED Tests
Section of Questions Minutes
Math Part 1 25 45 minutes
Math Part 2 25 45
Science 50 80
Social Studies 50 70
Reading 40 65
Writing Part 1 50 75
Writing Part 2 essay 45
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GED Information

• What is a passing score?
• An average of 450 points for a total of 2,250
  points for all five subtests
• Where can I take the test?
• The Official GED test is given at our Newport
  Location
• What does it cost?
• The cost is 40.00 until July 2009, then the
  price goes up to 65.00.

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What if I dont pass?

• You only have to retake the sections in which you
  need to work.
• It is 10.00 for each section you retake.
• You may retake a test up to 3 times a year.
• Retake price will be increasing to 25.00 per
  test as of 7/1/09
• But you will pass because you must pass an
  official practice test before you are allowed to
  take the actual test.

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What good is the GED?

• Accepted by 95 percent of U.S colleges and
  universities
• Can make graduates eligible for federal financial
  aid
• Often required by employers

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What good is the GED?

• GED credential recipients are likely to make 115
  more weekly than the adults without a high school
  education, keeping other variables constant.
• With other variables controlled, GED credential
  recipients have 3500 more in annual personal
  income than adults with less than a high school
  education.

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Questions?