Apr 18, 2024

2014-2015 Catalog (never published – original transition from digarc)

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GED Test Preparation

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Division of Applied Technology
South City Campus
General Information: 801-957-7522
Program Information: 801-957-3354
www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/basicskills/GEDtestprep
Academic Advisor: Hector Cando 801-957-3112

Program Faculty:
Assistant Professors − Martha Hess

The School of Applied Technology at Salt Lake Community College provides quality career and technical education in a flexible, competency-based format to meet the needs of students who desire low-cost training for high-skill job fields. Programs are responsive to business and industry requirements resulting in appropriate licensure, certification, or evidence of completion. Applied Technology programs specialize in non-credit, open-entry, open-exit instructional delivery. This means students may enroll weekly depending on the school calendar and available seats, and are able to complete courses when proficiency has been demonstrated and evaluated by instructors.

Program Description: The GED Test Preparation course is designed for individual student study to prepare for the GED exam. Resource material is available for individual lessons and practice in the tested areas of mathematics, writing skills, social science, science, and interpreting literature and the arts. Reading and test-taking tips are presented in the course to lessen test anxiety and encourage confidence. Diagnostic and practice tests are administered to measure the student’s readiness for the exam. The Integrated Learning Lab also is used to strengthen classroom instruction and to prepare the student for the final GED exam. Three hours of classroom instruction are GED, writing, and math. Additional hours, as needed: math or Integrated Learning Lab. GED tests are administered through SLCC Student Testing Services at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus, (801) 957-4627. All registrations must be completed through the following GED Testing Service site: http://www.gedtestingservice.com/testers/test-on-computer

Program Entry Requirements: Students must demonstrate basic education skills as assessed by the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE):

Reading 8.0
Math 5.0
Vocabulary 8.0

Estimated Cost for Students: Please visit the following program website for up-to-date cost information: http://www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/basicskills/GEDtestprep.aspx

Program Student Learning Outcomes	Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
1, 4 Demonstrates knowledge and skill in Social Studies for GED official test	1 - Acquire Substantive Knowledge
1, 4 Demonstrates knowledge and skills in Science content for GED official test	2 - Communicate Effectively
1, 4 Demonstrates knowledge and skills in Reading/Literature content for GED Official Test	3 - Develop Quantitative Literacy
6 Demonstrates ability to work on materials and tests assigned in professional, constructive manner	4 - Think Critically and Creatively
1, 4 Demonstrates ability to write an essay and utilize grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure for GED Writing official test.	5 - Civic Engagement
	6 - Work Professionally and Constructively
	7 - Develop Computer and Information Literacy

Courses & Hours:

Minimum two to four hours per day, as arranged

Additional Program Notes:

Students are enrolled in the KGED program-which includes Math, GED, and Writing, as needed to pass the five tests:

3-hr per day (1-hr each): KABM 0115 Math , KGED 0600 GED Test Preparation , and KGED 0500 Language Arts/ Writing , as needed
4-hr per day (1-hr each): KABM 0115 Math , KGED 0600 GED Test Preparation , and KGED 0500 Language Arts/ Writing and KALL 0110 SCIL lab , as needed.

Schedules vary for evening students and as students pass individual tests.