A questionnaire that focused on the previous day's activities was administered to twenty-six adult black high school equivalency students to determine the kind of material read and any reading difficulties encountered. Findings are reported with implications for adult education curricula. (MF)

Compared recidivism in prisoners who were General Educational Development (GED) graduates (N=723) and those (N=3,642) who did not have GED or high school diplomas. Results suggest that inmates with GED diplomas have a significantly better chance of staying out of prison than do nongraduates. GED diploma attainment seemed to be affected by race,…

GED "Scoreboost" materials target exactly the skills one needs to pass the General Educational Development (GED) tests. This book focuses on preparing for the GED mathematics test. It provides 16 strategies for developing the skills needed for measurement and data analysis. These are: (1) review the standard units of measurement; (2)…

GED "Scoreboost" materials target exactly the skills one needs to pass the General Educational Development (GED) tests. This book focuses on the essay writing test. To pass the test, the test taker needs to write an effective essay in 45 minutes and edit pieces of text that have already been written. This workbook shows how the essay…

GED "Scoreboost" materials target exactly the skills one needs to pass the General Educational Development (GED) tests. This book focuses on the GED Mathematics test. To prepare for the test, the test taker needs to learn skills in number and operation sense, data and statistics, geometry and measurement, and algebra. To pass the test,…

The General Equivalency Diploma (GED) program is designed to help high school dropouts earn an equivalent credential. However, by helping teenage dropouts, the GED program may encourage enrolled youth to leave high school. This paper examines the issue using data on GED policies from the GED testing service and data on high school continuation…

Classes on college campuses help dropouts complete high school. (Editor)

The New Jersey State Board of Education General Educational Development Test requirements are outlined; stricter regulations are to ensure that school districts meet student needs. The state board resolution to study high school student dropout causes is discussed, as recommended by the New Jersey Education Association. (CM)

This study attempts to determine the relationship between the subtests of the General Education Performance Index (GEPI) and the revised version of the General Educational Development Test (GED), and reports a technique whereby performance on the GEPI may be used to predict performance on the GED. (Author)

Sixteen participants in adult literacy programs in Washington, D.C. were interviewed about their perceptions of the causes for their low literacy, the need for reading and writing skills in their daily lives, their attitudes toward the adult literacy program, and their reasons for staying in the program. (GC)

Examines the relationship between locus of control and participation/completion among 553 clients in adult basic education classes. Findings only suggest a relationship between locus of control and completion. Findings do indicate variations among ethnic groups, educational levels, and age groups regarding completion and locus of control. (Author)

Welfare-to-work programs are bringing more adults back to school. These programs are aimed at those who are 16 years or older without a high school diploma or its equivalent. However, many adult students leave school for a variety of reasons, including pregnancy, lack of interest, and transportation problems. Lists benchmarks for good adult…

Asserts that high school graduation rates have fallen since 1969, but decline is masked by increase in General Educational Development (GED) certificates. Provides two explanations for fallen graduation rates and the degree ratio: States have made it easier for students to obtain GED certificates; some students are unable to pass state-mandated,…

An employee preparatory program in the St. Joseph (Missouri) School District, is designed for school staff who have not completed high school. An instructional program prepares them for the General Educational Development (GED) test. The program is designed around the work schedule of the majority of students and is without charge. (MLF)

Composite math and writing scores for 353 General Educational Development (GED) graduates who had successfully completed the GED test were analyzed. For those who had attended classes and received coaching, significant differences were found on the writing skills test but not on the math test or overall test scores. (SK)