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We are doing the GED in 2014, but for 2015....

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Lets Take a Look at the Item Sampler!

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Computerized Testing Older test takers (40 +) are passing the GED 2002 on computer at similar rates to younger test takers They are also finishing the essay with time to spare

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Still No Data on Primate Pass Rates

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Why I Stopped Worrying, and Learned to Love GED 2014... We Survived GED 2002! Do I Look Worried?

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60% 43% Enroll 12% Earn a Credential Source: Crossing the Bridge, GED Testing Service 28% Enroll Year 2

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_tOe-Xi-wU Great Things In Motion Great Things in Motion

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Postsecondary education is not a nice thing for the few but a necessity for the many!

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Remember Norm!

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GED Testing Estimates a Similar Pass Rate Here as For the 2002 Test College and Career Ready High School Equivalency

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Remember Webbs DOK 2!

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Problem Solving In Your Classroom . reflect on their thinking and consolidate new mathematical ideas and problem solving solutions? What opportunities do your students currently have to grapple with non- routine complex tasks and to 17

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Polyas Four Steps to Problem Solving Teach Problem Solving Strategies! 18 Polya, George. How To Solve It, 2nd ed. (1957). Princeton University Press. Understand the problem Devise a plan Carry out the plan Look back (reflect)

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Two painters can paint 2 rooms in 2 hours. If 12 rooms have to be painted in 6 hours, how many painters do you need?

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RoomsWork Hours Painters = P 6 Hours * P = 24 Work Hours 6P = 24 P = 4 2 4 12 24

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Tavares bought 2 things on sale. One item was 10% off and the other item was 20% off. He says he saved 15% altogether. Could Tavares be right? Explain Could Tavares be wrong? Explain

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Watch for Professional Development Opportunities For 2013-14! Google : NC Basic Skills Training Calendar Coming to a Campus Near You!

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Communicate High Expectations! High achievement always occurs in the framework of high expectation. - Charles Kettering

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Resources Google: PD KET GED 2014 http://pd.ket.org/course/view.php?id=5

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Now Its Your Turn! Are You Ready for GED 2014?

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1. Form Home Table Groups of 5 People 2. Each Person Will Get a Number and Receive Part of the Algebraic Thinking Article 3.Based on Your Numbers, Form Expert Table Groups of 4 to 5 People and Decide How to Best Present the Information In Your Section 4. You Will Then Return to Your Home Group and Present Your Section Jigsaw Learning