Many adults who did not complete a high school program of instruction have continued to learn through a variety of experiences encountered in everyday life. The purpose of the GED Testing Program is to provide an opportunity for these individuals to have the learning acquired from such educational experiences evaluated and recognized. The GED Tests make it possible for qualified individuals to earn a high school credential, thus providing opportunities for hundreds of thousands of adults to: Pursue higher education Obtain jobs or job promotions Achieve personal goals. The Tests of General Educational Development (GED Tests) are internationally recognized. They have been designed to measure major academic skills and knowledge in core content areas that are learned during four years of high school. When an adult passes the 7-1/2 hour GED Tests battery, the resulting GED credential certifies that he or she has attained subject matter knowledge and skills associated with high school completion. The GED Tests battery includes the following subject area tests: Language Arts, Writing Social Studies Science Language Arts, Reading Mathematics The GED tests are offered at Panola College in English and Spanish.

GED Test Passing Score Requirements

ACE's Commission on Adult Learning and Educational Credentials sets the minimum requirements for issuing a GED credential. A standard score of 410 on each test and an average score of 450 for the five-test battery is the minimum passing standard.

What to Expect on the GED Tests

TEST	ITEMS	TIME LIMIT
Language Arts, Writing, Part I	50 questions	75 minutes
Language Arts, Writing, Part II	Essay	45 minutes
Social Studies	50 questions	70 minutes
Science	50 questions	80 minutes
Language Arts, Reading	40 questions	65 minutes
Mathematics, Part I	25 questions with optional use of a calculator, which is provided	45 minutes
Mathematics, Part II	25 questions without a calculator	45 minutes

Except for Part II of the Language Arts, Writing Test, which requires an essay, and the Mathematics Test, which requires the use of a grid for some answers, questions are provided in multiple-choice format. Each multiple-choice question lists five possible answer choices; you must select the best answer.

Details of Each of the Two Days of the Testing Battery as Administered by Panola College and Addendum Sites *Subject to change depending on each test date*
	Test Section Length	Arrival Time	Start Time	End Time
DAY 1
Completing the Demographic Form**		8:30 a.m.	8:30 a.m.	9:15 a.m.
Break			9:15 a.m.	9:20 a.m.
Language Arts, Writing	2 Hrs. 30 Min. * incl. instr.	9:20a.m.	9:20 a.m.	11:50 a.m.
Mathematics	2 Hours * incl. instr.	12:45 p.m.	12:45 p.m.	2:45 p.m.
DAY 2
Science	1 Hr. 30 Min. * incl. instr.	8:30 a.m.	8:30 a.m.	10:00 a.m.
Break			10:00 a.m.	10:05 a.m.
Social Studies	1 Hr. 20 Min.* incl. instr.	10:05 a.m.	10:05 a.m.	11:25 a.m.
Break			11:25 a.m.	11:30 a.m.
Language Arts, Reading	1 Hr. 30 Min.* incl. instr.	11:30 a.m.	11:30 a.m.	12:50 p.m.
* The time allotted includes instructions. **Note: Examinees who are taking only part(s) of the test will complete the Demographic Form at the end of the testing session.

GED Test Requirements

Panola College's GED Testing Department and Adult Basic Education Department recommends a student to first take the Official Practice Test (OPT) before testing on the Official GED Test.  For more information, please contact the Student Success Center at 903-693-2036. Before each test administration, candidates are required to pre-register. The candidate may pre-register at any of the following sites for any test date, one week before each test:     --Panola College, Student Success Center, Carthage, Texas; --Marshall Center (in the Marshall Mall), Marshall, Texas; and --Shelby College Center or Shelby Regional Training Center, Center, Texas.

If the testing session is not filled, and it's less than one week before the desired test date, candidates may then pre-register at Panola College (Main Campus), Student Success Center, Carthage, Texas, only. In most cases, a minimum of 5 candidates is required to conduct a testing session.

Pre-registration	Pre-registration is required! Prospective examinees will need an acceptable form of photo identification (see Identification block below), a social security card, and must pay a minimum of $30.00 when they pre-register. The remaining $35.00 must be paid at least one week before the scheduled test date. Registration on the Carthage campus is done only  Monday  - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. No registration is done on Fridays.
Identification	All examinees must present identification with a photo and signature when they pre-register and on the day of the test. Acceptable forms of identification are a valid Texas driver's license, an official D.P.S. ID, a military ID, or a passport. (All ID's are subject to approval of the Chief Examiner)
Social Security Number	An examinee's social security number will serve as his/her testing Identification Number. If you do not have a card, please bring something that verifies that the social security number you are using is correct (payroll stub, school records, etc.)
Testing Fee	Our GED testing fee is $65.00 (for the full battery of tests). This fee will cover testing sessions, your score report, and your state certificate. Individuals retesting will pay $13.00 per test. If you are with a program that must be billed, be sure to bring the proper papers with you when you pre-register. Please see the notice below regarding test fees.
Age	Eighteen Years of Age or Older A person who is 18 years of age or older, who is a resident of the state, and who has not graduated from an accredited high school in the United States, may test. Seventeen Years Old Eligible for testing is a seventeen-year-old person who: is not enrolled in school and has written parental or guardian permission to test. is married. has entered military service. has been declared an adult by the court. is homeless. has otherwise legally severed the child-parent relationship and thus isn't required to present written parental or guardian permission. Sixteen Years Old A 16-year-old person who is recommended by a public agency that has supervision or custody of the person under a court order may test. Note: Recommendations from public agencies are most typically from Texas Youth Commission (TYC) juvenile probation officers, or from community corrections (parole) officers.
Residency	Must be a resident of the state or a member of the United States armed forces, stationed at a Texas installation. There is no time requirement for residency.
Educational Status	Must be officially withdrawn from school. Students enrolled in an approved high school equivalency program (HSEP) may test while enrolled in school, if they present a completed HSEP authorization form. Must not have received a high school diploma from an accredited high school in the United States. Graduates of unaccredited schools and foreign high schools are eligible to test.
Supplies	Examinees will be provided two #2 pencils and a ball point pen. Scratch paper will also be provided. Please do not bring additional papers and books to the testing center.
Previous Test Scores	Examinees who have tested previously must bring a copy of their score report when they pre-register.
Requirements for Retesting	Applicants who do not pass the GED tests must wait six months before retesting. If an applicant is tutored by a certified teacher or participates in an adult education program, retesting may occur when the instructor determines that the applicant is prepared and provides the applicant with a retest authorization letter showing 12 hours of instruction.

TESTING FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Fees may be applied to the next testing session one time only!

Accommodations for Disabilities

If you have a documented disability that could keep you from taking the GED Tests in the way in which they are usually given, you might be entitled to receive testing accommodations.

Accommodations are available for people with (but not limited to) the following: Physical disabilities (such as blindness, low vision, deafness, impaired hearing, or mobility impairments) Learning disabilities (such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, receptive aphasia, or written language disorder) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Psychological disabilities (such as bipolar disorder or Tourette's syndrome) Chronic health issues.

Individuals requiring or requesting accommodations for GED Testing should contact the Student Success Center, at (903) 693-2036.

Resources for Prospective GED Examinees

GED Classes: contact Panola College Workforce and Continuing Education for the classes nearest you at: (903) 693-4650 or (903) 693-2067. Official GED Practice Test: call Steck-Vaughn Company at 1-800-531-5015, or go online to http://www.gedpractice.com/. There also is another GED Practice test here. The Panola College Store has Complete GED Preparation by Steck-Vaughn (see above). Your local library or retail bookstore will have materials to help you prepare for the GED test.

English GED Test Dates

Note: Registration Deadline is one week prior to the first test date!

Dates are subject to change; please call (903) 693-2036 to verify test dates.

MARSHALL (East Texas Workforce - Marshall)		CARTHAGE (Miller Administration Building)		CENTER (Shelby College Center)
Test Dates	Reg. Deadline	Test Dates	Reg. Deadline	Test Dates	Reg. Deadline
2 0 0 8    T e s t    D a t e s
September 10 & 11	September 3	September 15 & 16	September 8	September 17 & 18	September 10
October 8 & 9	October 1	October 15 & 16	October 8	October 29 & 30	October 22
November 5 & 6	October 29	November 17 & 18	November 10	November 19 & 20	November 12
December 3 & 4	November 24	December 10 & 11	December 3

 

2008 SPANISH GED TEST DATES (in CARTHAGE*)
Test Dates	Registration Deadlines
September 8 & 9	August 25
October 1 & 2	September 24
November 12 & 13	November 5
*All Spanish GED tests are given on the Panola College Carthage campus.

 

REGISTRATION

To make an appointment through the Marshall Center (in the Marshall Mall), call (903) 935-5039. Office hours are Mon. -  Thurs. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Note: Examinees testing in Marshall will test at the East Texas Workforce Center -Marshall, 4300 East End Blvd., Marshall, Texas.

To make an appointment through the Carthage Campus, please contact the Student Success Center at (903) 693-2036. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Friday. Registration for the GED test is done on the Carthage campus   ONLY  on Mon.- Thurs. between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. No registration is done on Friday.  To make an appointment through  the Shelby College Center, please call (936) 598-9543. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Friday.

GED INFORMATION FROM NATIONAL AND STATE AGENCIES: To see important information from the GED Testing Service and the Texas GED Unit click this link: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ged/announce.html

REQUEST FOR A DUPLICATE GED CERTIFICATE

Beginning May 1, 2002, persons requesting a duplicate GED certificate must submit the request in writing. They must submit a $5.00 check, money order, or cashier's check payable to TEA/GED Unit. The request form is available in our office or online here

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