Introduction to the GED
| Introduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion |
Welcome to both new and returning students to GED classes at UNM-Valencia Campus. Congratulations on taking that first big step toward getting your diploma.
My name is Tina Shiplet and I have been teaching GED classes here since the summer of 1995. I passed the GED in 1991 and went on to earn my B.A. in Communications Arts from UNM. I have four beautiful children who are the most important people in my life. There is also a wonderful, supportive man in my life, Don. I learned early in life that I can accomplish very little on my own. My family helps to keep me sane and focused on the important things in life.
I designed this lesson to introduce you to the GED test and what it takes to pass it. There are many ways to study for the GED and I hope that we can work together to find an interesting way to learn skills that will not only apply to passing the test, but to life, employment and further education as well. This lesson should help you make better decisions about how to study for the GED and when you're ready to take the actual test.
You will explore Web sites that give you information about the GED test and how to study for it. You will also visit Dr. Freedman's Math . You will also establish an email account, if you don't already have one, and write an essay to tell me more about yourself.
First, set up an email account on the Web. A list of possibilities is listed under resources. I prefer Yahoo! or Hotmail. Don't forget to write down your login and password so you can access your account again.
Having accepted this mission, here is how you will complete the task. You may complete the assignment on your own or you can choose two other people to work with and divide the responsibilities as follows:
Computer operator: This is the person who will be controlling where you go on the Internet. It is the responsibility of the computer operator to keep you on task.
Recorder: This person will take notes on important information that will help you answer the required questions and any additional comments the group wants to add.
Questioner: The responsibility of this person is to ask questions to help the other group members think of other information that they may want. The questioner should also question the opinions of other members to ensure the validity of those opinions.
Next, read through the following Web sites and answer the questions on the worksheet. Feel free to explore further as time permits.
Free Email Providers
(Juno and NetZero also provide free Internet access)
General GED Information
Center for Adult Learning Educational Creditials
New Mexico Lottery Success Scholarship Information
New Mexico Lottery: Scholarships
Math Study Aids
Professor Freedman's Math Help
Essay Assignment
Write a five paragraph essay, or as much as you can, describing your last year in school. You can write it directly as an email message or you can use a word processor and attach it to your email message. Send it to me no later than Sunday of this week.
Once you email your answers and essay to me, I will respond. I'll let you know how you did with the questions and suggest lessons to improve your writing, if necessary. There are no grades in this class, only help learning the material you need. If you have any questions at any time, don't hesitate to contact me by email or by phone.
I hope this has helped to give you an introduction of what the GED test is all about and the many ways that you can improve your skills. Good reading, writing and math skills are what it takes to pass the GED, and good communication skills combined with computer literacy will help you with employment and daily living. Please email me and let me know what you thought of this lesson. See you next week!