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High School Equivalency Programs: Why Test Preparation Is Important

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The journey to workplace success has many stops along the way. The starting point for any job, however, is always the same to become a competitive applicant¡ªearning a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential.

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Why Test Preparation Is Important www.learningexpressllc.com HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAMS
START WITH FACTS
In 2012, three out of four U.S. jobs required at least a high school diploma U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
workers aged 18 to 64 lack a high school diploma, GED?, TASC, or HiSET? credential (McGraw-Hill) 25 million
Only 1.7% of those without a high school diploma took the GED? test GED Testing Service? 2012 Annual Statistical Report
MANY DID NOT PASS U.S. pass rate was 69.1% Some states were as low as 53.8% GED Testing Service? 2012 Annual Statistical Report
TOP 3 FACTS ABOUT THE TESTS
STATES CHOOSE WHICH TEST(S) THEY ACCEPT The GED? Test, HiSET?, and/or TASC Test
2014 NEW GED? TEST A major overhaul took place making the test more complex, available on computer-only with interactive question types
NEW & TOUGHER STANDARDS The Common Core State Standards Demands college and career-ready skills in English, math, and reasoning
THE GOOD NEWS
With LearningExpress test preparation test takers can be on their way to a passing score
WHAT DO TEST TAKERS NEED?
TEST TAKERS NEED ? Extensive information on specific tests¡¯ content ? Interactive practice ? Practice with question types and testing style ? Timed practice in simulated tests ? Strong core skills in math, language arts, science, and social studies ? Basic computer skills
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
www.learningexpressllc.com ? High School Equivalency Center ¨C All 3 Exams ? GED? Test Success ? HiSET? Test Preparation ? TASC Test Preparation LearningExpress High School Equivalency Programs
Do you have what they need to pass? Continue the conversation with us. (800) 295-9556 sales@learningexpressllc.com www.learningexpressllc.com
McGraw-Hill: http://www.mcgraw-hillresearchfoundation.org/wp- content/uploads/the-return-on-investment-from-adult-education- and-training.pdf Labor Market: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/uploads/files/df5678b08a46aec2298c926279d738de.pdf U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_edtrain_outlook.pdf GED Testing Service? 2012 Annual Statistical Report: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/historical-testing-data RESOURCES:

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High School Equivalency Programs: Why Test Preparation Is Important

  • 1. Why Test Preparation Is Important www.learningexpressllc.com HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAMS
  • 3. In 2012, three out of four U.S. jobs required at least a high school diploma U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • 4. workers aged 18 to 64 lack a high school diploma, GED?, TASC, or HiSET? credential (McGraw-Hill) 25 million
  • 5. Only 1.7% of those without a high school diploma took the GED? test GED Testing Service? 2012 Annual Statistical Report
  • 6. MANY DID NOT PASS U.S. pass rate was 69.1% Some states were as low as 53.8% GED Testing Service? 2012 Annual Statistical Report
  • 7. TOP 3 FACTS ABOUT THE TESTS
  • 8. STATES CHOOSE WHICH TEST(S) THEY ACCEPT The GED? Test, HiSET?, and/or TASC Test
  • 9. 2014 NEW GED? TEST A major overhaul took place making the test more complex, available on computer-only with interactive question types
  • 10. NEW & TOUGHER STANDARDS The Common Core State Standards Demands college and career-ready skills in English, math, and reasoning
  • 12. With LearningExpress test preparation test takers can be on their way to a passing score
  • 13. WHAT DO TEST TAKERS NEED?
  • 14. TEST TAKERS NEED ? Extensive information on specific tests¡¯ content ? Interactive practice ? Practice with question types and testing style ? Timed practice in simulated tests ? Strong core skills in math, language arts, science, and social studies ? Basic computer skills
  • 15. HOW CAN YOU HELP?
  • 16. www.learningexpressllc.com ? High School Equivalency Center ¨C All 3 Exams ? GED? Test Success ? HiSET? Test Preparation ? TASC Test Preparation LearningExpress High School Equivalency Programs
  • 17. Do you have what they need to pass? Continue the conversation with us. (800) 295-9556 sales@learningexpressllc.com www.learningexpressllc.com
  • 18. McGraw-Hill: http://www.mcgraw-hillresearchfoundation.org/wp- content/uploads/the-return-on-investment-from-adult-education- and-training.pdf Labor Market: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/uploads/files/df5678b08a46aec2298c926279d738de.pdf U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_edtrain_outlook.pdf GED Testing Service? 2012 Annual Statistical Report: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/historical-testing-data RESOURCES: