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Title: Test Technical Manual 2014 GED® Test
Language: English
Authors: American Council on Education, GED Testing Service
Source: GED Testing Service. 2014.
Availability: GED Testing Service. Available from: American Council on Education. One Dupont Circle NW Suite 250, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 202-939-9490; Fax: 202-659-8875; e-mail: ged@ace.nche.edu; Web site: http://www.GEDtest.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 130
Publication Date: 2014
Document Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Education Level: High School Equivalency Programs
High Schools
Adult Education
Secondary Education
Descriptors: High School Equivalency Programs, Equivalency Tests, Testing Programs, Test Validity, Test Construction, Test Norms, Scaling, Equated Scores, Scoring, Test Reliability, Testing Accommodations, Test Coaching, Standard Setting (Scoring), Scoring Rubrics
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: General Educational Development Tests
Abstract: This manual was written to provide technical information regarding the General Educational Development (GED®) test as evidence that the GED® test is technically sound. Throughout this manual, documentation is provided regarding the development of the GED® test and data collection activities, as well as evidence of reliability and validity. This manual is made up of 10 chapters: (1) Introduction to the GED® tests and an overview of the GED® testing program, including the purposes of the tests and proper uses of test scores; (2) The underlying theory of action for the GED® testing program and the framework for assessing validity; (3) The GED® test specifications and process for developing forms; (4) The standardization process, including the norming, scaling, and equating processes; (5) The standard-setting process for both the High School Passing Standard and GED® with Honors; (6) Scoring processes for both machine- and human-scored test items; (7) The reliability of GED® test scores; (8) Accumulated evidence to support the validity argument; (9) Various accommodations for test-takers with disabilities; and (10) Supplemental materials for test preparation. This manual was written for anyone who is interested in (1) learning about the background of the GED® testing program, (2) understanding how the GED® test was developed and scored, (3) comprehending the statistical characteristics of the GED® test, or (4) knowing more, in general, about the GED® testing program. The following are appended: (1) Reasoning through Language Arts Scoring Rubric; and (2) Social Studies Scoring Rubric.
Abstractor: ERIC
Number of References: 30
Entry Date: 2016
Accession Number: ED570395
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