A bit off topic, but does anyone use an IQ test as part of their intake
process? If so, what test do you use and who administers that test? 
 
Thanks!
Jill
 
Jill Snider 
Program Manager 
Literacy Services of Wisconsin 
2724 W. Wells Street 
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208 
414.344.5878 
jill at literacyservices.org 
www.literacyservices.org 
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From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov]
On Behalf Of Stephanie Moran
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 3:06 PM
To: 'The Assessment Discussion List'
Subject: [Assessment 1783] Re: GED-- classroom format or lab?
 
Since we all seem to still be online, I would say regarding 1:1 vs.
small group instruction, different strokes for different folks. Most of
our students do like being in a classroom, but fast-trackers just want
the quick version and then take the GED and move on with other goals.
The students who seem to respond best to small group are the ones who
perhaps never before truly experienced being a part of a *successful
working* group, and they know they are valued in our classes, their
opinions are taken into account, and their intelligence is recognized
and made note of in comfortable, public ways. These students often need
more "breathing space" as well as content/skill improvement, and our
centers are the perfect place to take time. I'm not talking about
"mascots" who don't make progress-just people whose lives need a
"clean-well-lighted place" where studying is part of the larger
healing/learning environment.
Stephanie Moran
 
From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov]
On Behalf Of Dianna Baycich
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 4:14 PM
To: 'The Assessment Discussion List'
Subject: [Assessment 1780] Re: GED-- classroom format or lab?
 
Kay used the phrase "contrary to popular opinion" when she talked about
the students who want to remain in a classroom setting. I'm interested
in finding out more about this "popular opinion" and why it leads
teachers to believe that students prefer individualized instruction in
workbooks. 
Thank you,
Dianna B.
 
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From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov]
On Behalf Of Combs, Kay
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 10:50 PM
To: The Assessment Discussion List
Subject: [Assessment 1774] Re: GED-- classroom format or lab?
We have pre-GED and GED classes.  Anyone who tests below a 5.0 GE in
Reading and Math on the TABE are in pre-GED classes.  Everyone else is
in a GED class.  Typically our Pre-GED class size is small so these
students can be served in a classroom and individual basis based on
their needs.  If the GED students have not progressed at the end of the
six weeks, they have a choice of repeating the class or receiving
individual targeted instruction.  Contrary to popular opinion, most of
the students opt for the classroom setting again.  It is the student
engagement and relationship part of adult education that I believe
allows students to want to be with the students they have formed a
relationship with over the six-week time period.
 
In the Pre-GED class, we look at the six-week time frame mostly for
post-testing purposes, but there is not a standard time for thier
educational obtainment.  Some of these students are very low-level
readers and they know they will be in this classroom environment until
they progress.  Amazingly, we have had almost the same group of students
throughout the school year and they have low absenteeism, high
motivation for achievement and consistently ask for homework.  
 
There are many other students we serve that cannot be in the classroom
setting because of home and work life.  We partner with KET and for $40
they receive the set of GED Connection books and we arrange for them to
meet with an instructor weekly to catch up on homework, review any
issues they having, etc.  In addition, we document hours they are
working through homework they turn in.  When they have achieved the
ability to take their GED, the receive a $40 voucher which pays for
their GED test.  So, they really aren't loosing any money; they have a
set of books that the the instructor has in the classroom and many times
instructors can assist the students over the phone or on-line.  I hope
this helps.
 
Kay Combs
GED Coordinator
Center for Lifelong Learning
Scott County Schools
332 Champion Way
Georgetown, KY  40324
502-570-8984
 
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From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov on behalf of Satchell, Brigette
Sent: Fri 2/6/2009 9:47 AM
To: The Assessment Discussion List
Subject: [Assessment 1726] Re: GED-- classroom format or lab?
Hi Kay,
Are your six week sessions broken out according to educational levels?
How do you handle the students if they have not made any progress within
the 6 weeks? 
 
Brigette Satchell
Assistant Dean, Programs and Instruction
Gloucester County College
Phone (856) 468-5000 ext. 6226
Fax (856) 468-7023
 
" Intelligence plus character- that is the goal of true education"- Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
 
From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov]
On Behalf Of Combs, Kay
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 7:28 PM
To: The Assessment Discussion List
Subject: RE: GED-- classroom format or lab?
 
We have managed classroom settings for morning, afternoon and evening
classes.  When are students go through a six-week session and still need
additional remediation, they go to a one-on-one targeted instruction
setting.
 
Kay Combs
GED Coordinator
Center for Lifelong Learning
Scott County Schools
Georgetown, KY 40324
502-570-8984
 
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From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov on behalf of Cervania, Ranee
Sent: Thu 2/5/2009 6:09 PM
To: The Assessment Discussion List
Subject: RE: GED-- classroom format or lab?
I have the impression (based on inquiry and what I've seen at CCD) that
GED sites are generally a lab format -- one-on-one tutoring.  
 
I'm doing a survey.  Please let me know which format you follow at your
GED sites--classroom, i.e., regular classes are held or LAB, i.e.,
one-on-one tutoring.
 
Thank you for your participation.
 
Ranee Cervania
Curriculum Specialist
Ready for College - Colorado Success UNlimited (SUN)
Colorado Community College System
9101 E. Lowry Boulevard
Denver, Colorado    80230
720-858-2801 (office)
303-620-4094 (fax)

 
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