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Schedule
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Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
for registration
All 5 tests are given from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Retesters may take any of the 5 subjects.
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| Saturday,
April
19, 2008 |
| Saturday,
May
17, 2008 |
| Saturday,
June
21, 2008 |
| Saturday,
July 19, 2008 |
| Saturday,
August 23, 2008 |
| Saturday,
September 20, 2008 |
| Saturday,
October 18, 2008 |
| Saturday,
November 15, 2008 |
| Saturday,
December 20, 2008 |
- No
pre-registration. Registration will take place the day of
testing.
- Testing is done on a first
come first serve basis. Re-tests may be taken any time
during testing schedule
- Registration will
be held at the library at 8:00 a.m. on the Saturday of the test. The test begins at
9:00 a.m. in the learning lab on the second floor.
- Testing is held at the
Downtown Library.
- Dates subject to change
without notice. For More Information, contact the Chandler
Public Library Chandler GED Examiner 22 South Delaware Street,
Chandler, AZ 85225 480-782-2810 gedexaminer@cox.net
GED Test Description
People who have not had the opportunity to
complete their high school education may earn an Arizona High
School Equivalency Diploma by successfully completing the
General Education Development testing series.
The test is made up of the five
sub-tests outlined below. With the exception of the essay
portion of the Language Arts/Writing Test, which requires you to
write an essay, all questions on the G.E.D. are multiple choice.
Calculators are now used for Part 1 of the Math test however you
MAY NOT bring your own calculator. The examiner will provide you
with a calculator.
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Subject |
Length |
Number of
Questions |
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Language Arts/Writing |
2 hours |
50 + essay |
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Language Arts/Reading |
1 hour 5
minutes |
40 |
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Social Studies |
1 hour 10
minutes |
50 |
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Science |
1 hour 20
minutes |
50 |
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Math Part 1 |
45 minutes |
25 |
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Math Part 2 |
45 minutes |
25 |
Initial Testing
All five tests must be administered before submitting the tests
to Arizona Department of Education for scoring. All five tests
must be taken at the same testing center unless a waiver has
been granted by the GED State Administrator.
Testing Costs
- There is a $65.00* testing fee.
Money order payable to ADE only (no
personal checks or cash).
- Each retest in a single subject
costs $10.00*.
- *Fees subject to change without notice.
Age
and Identification Requirements
You must be 16 years of age or older to take
the GED Test
- Present 2 forms of
identification. At least one must be a legal ID with a photo
and show your birth date. Both must be from an official
government agency or school, e.g. driver's license,
passport, birth certificate.
If you are 16 or 17 years of
age: In addition to the above, you will need to bring the
following:
- An official withdrawal
statement from the last school attended showing that you are
officially withdrawn from school
- Written notarized permission
from a parent or legal guardian Sample
letters to use: Word document
or PDF format
- Documentation verifying home
schooling (if applicable)
Preparing
for the GED
- GED Preparation classes are
available weekday mornings and evenings through the Chandler
Library Adult Education Programs. See Adult
Education/GED Preparation Classes or call 480-782-2810 for
registration information.
- On-line GED Preparation is
also available through the Learning Express Library available
in the library's Education
Resources. Select Learning Express Library.
From home, you will need your library card number (no
spaces) and PIN.
- GED Preparation classes are
not required in order to take the GED test.
Scoring and Retesting
- MUST obtain at least 410 on
each test, AND MUST obtain an average score of 450 or higher
on the entire test (which is 2250 points) in order to pass
the GED test.
- May begin re-testing 30 days
from the completion date of your original testing.
- A re-test (i.e. math) may be
taken a maximum of 3 times.
- Must PASS all 5 parts of the
GED test within 36 months of the start date.
- Contact the GED Examiner at gedexaminer@cox.net, call the Arizona Department of Education Adult Education
office (602) 258-2410 for any questions about your test
results, or try the Arizona
Department of Education's E-Transcripts service online.
Special Accommodations
Provisions can be made for special accommodations
for the GED test such as large print, furniture modifications,
or extension of time. A special accommodations form needs to be
submitted to the AZ Dept. of Education for approval at least 60
days before scheduled testing. For more information, please call
602-258-2410.
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