Los exámenes del GED en Español
Purpose: To assess the educational
achievement of native-Spanish-speaking adults
Target: Native-Spanish-speaking
adults
who are seeking a high school equivalency certificate
Method and
format: Group administered, multiple choice; writing skills Part 2
is essay
Content: The assessment is composed of five tests: interpreting literature
and
the arts (reading), writing skills part 1 (grammar, usage, mechanics),
writing
skills part 2 (expository essay), social studies, science, and
mathematics. Questions are classified by cognitive level: comprehension,
application,
analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Administration time: 45
minutes per test
Levels and scoring: Standard scores range from 200
to 800 for each
test.
Reliability/validity: Information is available in the
Technical Manual, but this manual has not been updated
since 1993 (American Council on Education). |
Number of forms: One
Materials available: Current materials are available
only through GED testing centers. Sample questions from the 1988 Series:
International, French, Spanish are available at http://www.acenet.edu/clll/ged/sampleQ
-TT.cfm (the sample questions are in English). Spanish practice tests
are available from Steck-Vaughn (now HarcourtAchieve), 800-531-5015,
http://www.steckvaughn.com
GED Testing Service
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 250
Washington,
DC 20036
202-939-9490
http://www.gedtest.org |
Native Language Literacy Screening Device— Spanish
Purpose: To
assess the native language literacy levels of native speakers of Spanish
This screening device is also available for 26 other primary languages.
Target: Native-Spanish-speaking adults in adult basic education programs
Method and format: Performance-based
A loose-leaf notebook contains
the introduction, protocol for administration, and six pages of assessment
assignments in each language. Learners are asked to complete
the first
three pages without assistance. If they do so, they do the silent
reading portion and write a short essay.
Content: First three pages
address date and place of birth, number of members in the immediate family,
number of years of school attendance in the country of origin, current
job and interests, and previous exposure to English classes. The reading section is four short stories.
In the essay, the examinee writes about him/herself.
Administration time: (not provided)
Levels and scoring: The administrator scores on the
basis of observation: whether the student needs help with
first three pages, how long the student takes to complete
the reading, how long the student takes to write the
essay, the quality of handwriting, and the amount of text produced.
This device provides a general indication of
literacy skills, but is not precise or detailed enough to
gauge achievement.
Reliability and validity: No information available from
publisher. |
Number of forms: One
Materials available: This screening device was developed
for use by the New York State Department of Education, and is primarily
used in that state. Training workshops are available.
Hudson River
Center for Program
Development
102 Mosher Road
Glenmont, NY 12077
http://www.hudrivctr.org/products_el.htm |