Publication Date
In 2025 | 0 |
Since 2024 | 0 |
Since 2021 (last 5 years) | 0 |
Since 2016 (last 10 years) | 0 |
Since 2006 (last 20 years) | 2 |
Descriptor
Equivalency Tests | 4 |
High School Equivalency… | 4 |
Predictor Variables | 4 |
Adult Students | 2 |
Community Colleges | 2 |
Correlation | 2 |
Intellectual Disciplines | 2 |
Participant Characteristics | 2 |
Program Effectiveness | 2 |
Scores | 2 |
Testing Programs | 2 |
More ▼ |
Author
Patterson, Margaret Becker | 2 |
Ayers, J. Douglas | 1 |
McLaughlin, Joseph W. | 1 |
Medhanie, Amanuel | 1 |
Skaggs, Gary | 1 |
Turner, Anita P. | 1 |
Publication Type
Reports - Evaluative | 2 |
Reports - Research | 2 |
Journal Articles | 1 |
Opinion Papers | 1 |
Tests/Questionnaires | 1 |
Education Level
Adult Education | 2 |
High School Equivalency… | 2 |
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
General Educational… | 4 |
College Level Examination… | 1 |
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
McLaughlin, Joseph W.; Skaggs, Gary; Patterson, Margaret Becker – GED Testing Service, 2009
GED (General Educational Development) testing candidates have many options available to them to prepare for the GED Test, including adult education (AE) classes, practice tests, and self-study. This study focused on candidates who voluntarily took the GED Test and could choose freely among preparation activities. We examined GED Test preparation…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Community Colleges, Profiles, Adult Students
Medhanie, Amanuel; Patterson, Margaret Becker – GED Testing Service, 2009
The economic and employment outlook for individuals without a high school diploma is bleak. For many of these individuals, passing the General Educational Development (GED) Test is the first step in competing in the increasingly demanding job market. GED test-taking policies vary across test centers and jurisdictions, and have the potential to…
Descriptors: High School Equivalency Programs, Program Effectiveness, Models, Correlation
Ayers, J. Douglas – Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 1980
It is recommended that in institutions not offering open enrollment, the General Education Development Tests be used to determine cutoff points for program admission. Results of this study indicate that existing cutoff points may be too high, and that open enrollment may be advisable. (MSE)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Freshmen, Dropouts, Equivalency Tests
Turner, Anita P. – 1993
A study was conducted at North Shore Community College (NSCC) to determine whether there was a particular score on the General Education Development (GED) Writing Skills Test that would predict a passing score for GED recipients on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) General English Composition Examination. A total of 73 GED recipients…
Descriptors: College Applicants, College Entrance Examinations, Community Colleges, Equivalency Tests