GED
Adult Goal 7: Learners will be better prepared for the tests of the GED by learning pertinent test-taking strategies. TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES

OBJECTIVES EXAMPLES
Objective A: Learners will know how to properly fill in a computer-scored answer sheet.
  • Practice completing a computer-scored answer sheet.
  • Match question number to corresponding number on answer sheet; check occasionally to make sure.
  • Understand that an improper erasure may register as an answer.
Objective B: Learners will be prepared for test with proper materials and knowledge that all parts of the test are not alike.
  • Understand personal responsibility for checking to be sure test materials correspond with exam being taken.
  • Understand that directions are not the same for each part of the exam.
  • Practice reading all test directions carefully before proceeding.
  • Listen to proctor's oral directions.
Objective C: Learners will be encouraged to use reading strategies to tackle directions and questions.
  • Skimming
  • Scanning
  • Rereading
  • Using context clues; comparison signals
  • Looking for relationships
  • Identifying key words in the passage and skimming
  • Scanning to efficiently locate pertinent information
  • Connecting new data with prior itemized knowledge
  • Reading purpose question
Objective D: Learners will be aware of allotted time periods for each section of the exam and will plan and monitor self in order to finish correctly and on time.
  • Do not leave any questions unanswered, keep moving.
  • Make educated guesses for puzzling questions in science, social studies, literature, and the arts.
  • Use remaining time for proofreading and corrections.

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