| What
are the score requirements?
Can I take the GED online?
Can the GED Test scores
be used for college admission or the military?
What kind of diploma will
I receive?
Do I have to be a Florida
Resident?
How Can I Practice and
study for the Test?
Can I take classes in
Spanish of French?
Can I take the GED in
Spanish?
How much does it cost?
Are there special accommodations
for people with special needs and/or disabilities?
I need an additional
transcript of my scores and diploma, how can I get a copy?
Can I take classes to
prepare for the test?
What
is the GED Test?
The Test of General Educational Development (GED Test) is developed by the Council on Education to enable individuals who have not graduated from high school to obtain an equivalency diploma. The GED test will be modified in 2014.
Any incomplete test scores from the 2002 version will be invalidated. For more information on the differences between the two tests, click here.
What
subjects are included?
The GED (General Educational Development)
consists of a battery of five tests. Four of the five tests are
multiple choice, covering mathematics, social studies, science,
and interpretation of literature. The fifth test requires writing
an essay. The GED tests measure communication, information processing,
problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Language Arts – Reading (40 items)
- Language Arts – Writing includes two
parts (50 items + essay)
- Mathematics (56 items)
- Science (50 items)
- Social Studies (50 items)
How long is
the test?
The official GED Test takes approximately
seven hours to complete. Most testing centers administer the test
over a period of 3 mornings or evenings.
- Language arts – Reading 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Language Arts – Writing 2 hours (75
minutes for multiple choice, 45 minutes for essay)
- Mathematics 1hour, 30 minutes
- Science 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Social Studies 1 hour, 10 minutes
How old do I
have to be to take the test?
GED examinees must be at least 18 years
of age or older unless they have received a GED age waiver by
a local educational agency. To find out more information about
obtaining a GED age waiver, please call the Florida GED Hotline
at 1-877-352-4331 within the state of Florida or (850) 488-6622
outside the state of Florida.
Who can take
the GED Test?
The GED Test may be given to:
- Residents of Florida, proof of residency
must include either a State of Florida License or State of Florida
Identification Card. Candidates should bring their Social Security
Cards for further verification of identity .
- Adults, 18 years of age or older.
- GED candidates 16 or 17 years of age who
have been granted an age waiver by their local educational agency.
- Individuals not enrolled in an accredited
high school.
- Individuals who have not graduated from
an accredited high school or have already received a high school
equivalency diploma.
What are the
score requirements?
Each correct answer is worth one point.
For each individual GED test, these points are totaled and then
converted to a standard score, which ranges from 200 to 800 points.
You will need a standard score of 410 in order to pass each of
the individual GED Tests. To receive a score of 410 on an individual
GED test, candidates generally need to answer 60 to 65 percent
of the test questions correctly.
Can I take the
GED online?
Due to security guidelines, the GED test
is not available on line. The GED has to be administered at an
Official
GED Testing Center. Beware of online
High School Diplomas which often are not recognized by colleges,
universities or employers.
Can the GED
Test scores be used for college admission or the military?
Nearly all United States colleges and universities
accept the GED diploma as an equivalency credential. GED Tests
cannot be used as a substitute for placement or admissions tests.
To determine if a particular branch of the military will accept
the GED diploma, it is recommended that the examinee contact his/her
local recruiting office.
What kind of
diploma will I receive?
GED examinees passing the Official GED
Tests will receive a State of Florida Diploma. In addition, each
examinee receives a transcript of his/her scores.
Do I have to
be a Florida Resident?
Yes, you must be a Florida resident for
at least six months, to take the test in Florida. The test is
also administered in other states.
How Can I Practice
and study for the Test?
There are many study and practice options
available including classes in your area, online classes and even
television programs.
See
Find
a Program
or call 1-800-237-5113 for programs in your community.
See Studying
for the GED for instructional materials and
online courses.
Can I take
classes in Spanish of French?
GED Preparation classes are available in
Spanish in select locations. Check your county for Spanish GED
class locations.
Can I take
the GED in Spanish?
Yes you can. The Official GED Test is available
in the Spanish Language in the State of Florida. The GED is not
currently available in other languages.
How much does
it cost?
The cost of the Official GED Test is determined
at the local level. Please note that by law the fee cannot exceed
$75.00.
Are there special
accommodations for people with special needs and/or disabilities?
Adults with special needs may apply for
special accommodations for the GED. Documentation of the disabling
condition must be submitted with the required department. Candidates
with learning or physical disabilities may request modifications
of some testing conditions. All special accommodations requests
must be submitted to the GED Chief Examiner. Special accommodations
may include extended testing assistance from a scribe, use of
a calculator, testing in a private room and/or frequent breaks.
Special editions of the tests are also available in audiocassette,
and Braille print formats. For more information you can call 1-800-626-9433.
I need an additional
transcript of my scores and diploma, how can I get a copy?
Additional transcripts or copies of diplomas
may be obtained by writing to the:
Florida Department of Education
Division of Workforce Development
GED Testing Office
325 West Gain Street
Room 634
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
(850)-488-6622
(877)-352-4331
http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/ged/ged_dipl.asp
Can I take
classes to prepare for the test?
GED Preparation classes are available throughout
Florida. For the location of a Preparation program near you, please
contact our State Literacy Hotline at 1-800-237-5113
El examen del GED en el estado de la
Florida esta disponible en espanol. Para poder tomar este examen
usted debe de reunir los siguientes requisitos:
- Tener 18 anos, o si es menor de 18 anos tener
un permiso especial por la edad
- Ser residente de la Florida por seis meses
- Poseer una tarjeta de identificacion del
estado de la Florida
- Poser una tarjeta del seguro social para
verificaion de su identidad
- Tomar las clases de preparacion para el
GED
Para mas informacion acerca de el GED
usted puede llamar a el centro de alfabetizacion del esatdo de
la Florida a el 1-800-237-5113, un representante en espanol le
aclarara sus dudas y le respondera sus preguntas.
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