GED Program

A Fighting Chance at 4 Million Jobs

Right now in the US, not enough people have the required skills or knowledge to fill available jobs. 4 million available jobs, in fact. The GED test can help solve this economic need by opening the doors for millions of learners to college courses, apprenticeships and job training—the pathway adults need to gain skills and knowledge, fill these jobs, and care for their families.

That’s why The MEWA GED Program made the decision to build a program from the ground up, specifically for  learners between the ages of 16-20.

When students are counting on you, why provide anything less?
 

The GED Test

• Only nationally recognized high school equivalency test developed by experts with a 70-year history in high school equivalency

• Only test aligned with current high school standards (including grade 12 standards)

• Delivered exclusively on the computer which provides a consistent testing experience nationwide and improved passing rates

• Same-day scoring on all four parts including the new score report for reporting and remediation

• Offers two score levels:

  • GED Passing Score: at or higher than the minimum needed to demonstrate high school equivalency-level skills and abilities

  • GED Passing Score with Honors: at or higher than the minimum needed to demonstrate career- and college-readiness

The GED Test Specifications

• Four content areas:

  • Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) (150 minutes)
    - Section 1 (35 minutes*)
    - Section 2 (45 minutes)
    - Student Break (10 minutes)
    - Section 3 (60 minutes*)
    *The time allotted for sections 1 and 3 may vary slightly, but the total test time will always be 150 minutes.

  • Mathematical Reasoning (115 minutes)
    - Part 1 - (first 5 test questions) calculator not allowed
    - Part 2 - (remaining 41 test questions) calculator allowed

    • As of Friday, February 21, 2014, the standard time allowance on the GED test - Mathematical Reasoning was increased by 25 minutes.

    • The time allowance for GED Ready - Mathematical Reasoning was also increased by 13 minutes.

  • Science (90 minutes)

  • Social Studies (90 minutes)
    - Section 1 (65 minutes)
    - Section 2 (25 minutes)

• English and Spanish

• Students can test three times on the same subject without waiting. After the third attempt, there is a 60-day waiting period before trying again.

• Seven different item types:

  • Extended response

  • Drag-and-drop

  • Drop-down

  • Fill-in-the-blank

  • Hot spot

  • Multiple choice

  • Short answer

• Delivered on computer (not online)

• Paper testing only available as an accommodation