The GED Tests cannot be taken online

If you take a test on the Internet that claims to be the GED Tests, it is not a legitimate program. Some people may find out later that it is an alternative diploma or that it is a diploma mill. Do your research before spending any money, and use the resources below to find out more.

For more information:  http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ged/Truth_About_GED_Test.htm

When and why did GED® testing begin?

At the request of the military, the GED Tests were first developed in 1942 to help returning World War II veterans finish their high school studies and reenter civilian life. The GED Tests first became available to civilians in 1947 when the state of New York implemented a program to award its high school diploma to those who passed.

High school equivalency (GED) test will change in 2013

The high school equivalency (GED) test will change in 2013, and people who have not passed all sections of the current test before then will have to be tested again with the new exam.

The new edition of the GED Testing Service exam will be offered in January 2013, so it is important for people to take or finish sections of the current test before then. 

For more information give us a call:

	1-888-433-4255

Gedpractice.com is a free service provided by Steck-Vaughn to familiarize you with the types of items you will see on the actual GED test.  Check it out!

http://steckvaughnadult.hmhco.com/en/gedpractice.htm

Don't forget us on

http://www.facebook.com/WestPiedmontAdultEd

and

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Many local Adult Education programs in the West Piedmont Region will be closed so be sure to call before you visit your local program.

Franklin County Adult Education
For more information call 1-540-483-0179 , ext. 2114

Henry County Adult Education
For more information, call 1-276-632-6017

Martinsville Adult Education
For more information, call 1-276-403-5466

Patrick County Adult Education
For more information, call 1-276-694-6542

Pittsylvania County Adult Education
For more information call, 1-434-432-7243

2012 West Piedmont Regional Adult Education Test Dates

Do you have questions about the GED Test? Give us a call!

Franklin County Adult Education
For more information call 1-540-483-0179 , ext. 2114

Henry County Adult Education
For more information, call 1-276-632-6017

Martinsville Adult Education
For more information, call 1-276-403-5466

Patrick County Adult Education
For more information, call 1-276-694-6542

Pittsylvania County Adult Education
For more information call, 1-434-432-7243

Calling all GED students! The next Super Saturday event is January 28th!!! We're looking for those students needing Writing to complete their GED's ...pass the word!

We are ending another calendar year in Adult Education with paper based testing! But how long until the Official GED test is offered via computer????

GED Testing Service - Computer Based Testing

Did you miss Super Saturday and want to know when there will be another one?   Let the West Piedmont Regional Adult Transition Program know you are interested at:

 

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Region-XII-Adult-Education-Transition-Program/126039630833218

Congratulations and Thank You to those who participated in Super Saturday with West Piedmont Regional Adult Education! There were many success stories who received their GED after testing Saturday!

Don't forget about Super Saturday this weekend!

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=31138

The high school equivalency test will change in 2013, and people who have not passed all sections of the current test before then will have to be tested again with the new exam.

The new edition of the GED Testing Service exam will be offered in January 2013, so it is important for people to take or finish sections of the current test before then, said Stacey Wright, West Piedmont regional program manager for adult education.

If they do not complete the exam by then, they will have to be retested with the new edition, Wright added.

According to Wright, the current test has one essay section while the new test will have two. The new test will not be all multiple choice; a section with open-ended questions will require short answers.

The math problems in the new edition will require more critical thinking and will involve trigonometry. The current test covers just algebra and geometry.

The new test will have four sections instead of the current five. Currently, the test sections include writing skills, reading skills, science, math and social studies. The new test will combine the reading and writing skills sections, she said.

In addition, the new test will be given totally on computers, Wright said.

The purpose of the test changes is “to make the test more in line with the high school graduation requirements,” she said.

The GED math test will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the New College Institute, 30 Franklin St., Martinsville.

The day will begin with a tutoring session followed by the test in the afternoon, according to Wright said.

To be a part of the free test on Saturday, register by 3 p.m. Thursday by calling West Piedmont Adult Education Transition Specialist Cynthia Ingram at 734-7468.



Can you get your GED® credential or diploma online?

No. Just like paper-based testing, the computer-based version of the GED® tests will only be offered in a proctored testing environment and only at an Official GED Testing Center™. The test will not be administered on the Internet and there is not "online testing." The proctored testing environment ensures security measures present today and those continuing to be developed will be enforced.

DO WE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION? For more information on upcoming changes to the GED® test check out: http://tiny.cc/vq21b