Information for Test-Takers
Below is a list of commonly asked questions about the new 2012 test
series. An expanded list of Frequently
Asked Questions for current and prospective test-takers is also
available.
WHO needs to know
- Anyone who is considering taking or preparing for the GED Tests
- Anyone currently taking the tests
- Anyone who has taken the tests, but has not earned minimum scores on
each content area test and the minimum total
score
WHAT you need to know
GED Testing ServiceTM will be
releasing a new GED test series.
WHEN this is happening
The new test series—the fifth in test history—will start
on January 1, 2012. (The Spanish- and French-language editions are
anticipated to be released on January 1, 2013.)
WHY the new test
The GED Tests are designed to measure the core academic knowledge and
skills (reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies) of
graduating high school seniors. The tests are updated periodically to
ensure that they reflect the knowledge and skills currently expected of
high school graduates.
PRICE: Will testing fees change?
There may or may not be an increase in fees. Fees, if any, are
set by states and jurisdictions. Contact your state or
jurisdiction to find out more about any testing fees.
SCORES: Can scores from the current, 2002, tests be combined with
the new tests?
No. By December 31, 2011, you must have taken and earned minimum
scores on all five current content area tests (Language Arts, Reading;
Language Arts, Writing; Social Studies; Science; and Mathematics)
and the minimum average score, or you will need to take
the entire 2012 Series test battery—all five tests.
CHANGES: What will be different about the new GED Tests in
2012?
The tests will continue to test academic achievement in Writing,
Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, but will reflect an
emphasis on informational texts, higher-order thinking skills, and more
constructed response questions.
WHERE to find additional information
An expanded list of Frequently
Asked Questions for current and prospective test-takers is also
available. You may find information to contact your
state/jurisdiction administrator at www.GEDtest.org/administrators.
Please direct questions about this page to:
ged@ace.nche.edu
This page last updated on 07/01/2008
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