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Bridging the Gap: GED and Accuplacer

Bridging the Gap: GED and Accuplacer. Tessa McDonnell Dean of Learner Services Granite State College tessa.mcdonnell@granite.edu. Unforeseen circumstances. Lack of interest Lack of motivation Weak skills. GED Profiles: High school dropouts. Economic benefit

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Bridging the Gap: GED and Accuplacer

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  1. Bridging the Gap: GED and Accuplacer Tessa McDonnell Dean of Learner Services Granite State College tessa.mcdonnell@granite.edu

  2. Unforeseen circumstances Lack of interest Lack of motivation Weak skills GED Profiles: High school dropouts

  3. Economic benefit Getting a job or a better job Preparing for college More motivated to do well More employable Less motivated – just pass Reasons to take GED

  4. Nontraditional Adult Learner • Working • Has children • Out of formal education for a period of time • Often first generation

  5. GED Recipients who Gain admission to college • Have equal or higher GPA than high school graduates • Take less credits per term/semester • Have a significantly higher drop out rate during the first year of attendance

  6. Factors to Consider • High school students - 400 hours of instruction • GED – 100 hours • GED = Non-traditional • All the demands of adult life • Anxiety • Lack of understanding of higher ed expectations

  7. Study Results • Comparison of GED and Accuplacer Assessments • Arithmetic and Algebra • Reading

  8. Proactive Interventions • Caring • Freedom to Fail • Functional Support • Friendship • Fun

  9. What Next? Consider transitions Academic Supports Personal connections

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