Adult Education

MISSION STATEMENT

The Adult Education department strives to assist adults 17 years of age or older in acquiring knowledge and skills necessary to earn a GED®, to improve English language skills, and to transition to higher education or vocational training.  This process encourages the adult learner to become more employable, to become a successful partner in their children's education, and to be a more productive member of the community.

 

           OVERVIEW OF THE GED® TESTS

 

What do the GED® tests cover?

Language Arts, Writing

Part I: 50 questions, 75 Minutes

Informational Texts

Part II: 150 to 200 word essay, 45 minutes

Social Studies

50 questions, 70 minutes

Science

50 questions, 80 minutes

Language Arts, Reading

40 questions, 65 minutes

Mathematics

Part I: (with calculator) 25 questions, 45 minutes

Casio FX-260 calculator may be used

Part II: (without calculator) 25 questions, 45 minutes

U.S. and Illinois Constitution

60 questions, no time limit

How do I pass the tests?

On each of the five tests you need to score 410 points and obtain a total standard score of at least 2250 on the entire battery (average score of 450 per test)

Test Registration

Register to take the GED® tests through the Regional Office of Education (ROE) in the county in which you live. You will be required to pay the $50 test fee and present a photo ID.

 


Bureau/Henry/Stark Regional office of Education
Bruce Dennison Superintendent
107 S. State St. Atkinson, IL 61235
(309)936-7890
Web site

Caroll/Jo Daviess/Stevenson Regional Office of Education
Marie Stiefel, Superintendent
500 N. Rush St, Stockton, IL 61085
(815)947-3810
Web Site

Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education
Amy Jo Clemens, Superintendent
7772 Clinton St, Dixon, IL 61021
(818)652-2054
Web site

Whiteside County Regional Office of Education
Gary Steinert, Superintendent
1001 W. 23rd St., Sterling, IL 61081
(815)625-1495
Web site

Web Sites for other ROE's