Carthage Technical Center

With GED Online, students interact with an instructor and with their peers through the internet, creating a community of learners and advancing their studies—and their futures—without the limitations of time and travel. Becoming a part of an online community of local GED students can increase motivation and make studying more fun.                                                                                                     With GED Online, everything students need to help themselves prepare for the GED test is located in the online classroom environment. Students can study the material and communicate with their instructor according to their individual schedules. 

GED Online faq’s

Instructors GED Online Instructors are all certified professional educators. They will provide motivation and assistance in the five subjects you need to pass the GED test.

Assessment tests Don’t know what level you’re at or what subjects to start with? The assessment tests given at the local AEL program before you begin to work online will help you and your online instructor create an individual study plan that is right for you.

Worksheets and assignments The online curriculum is designed to cover topics you will find on the GED test. Use the worksheets and assignments to help you prepare for the test.

Communication tools You can communicate with the instructors and other GED students through email and discussion boards.

Web links The virtual classroom links you to educational websites to supplement the GED Online curriculum.

AEL sites offer varied programs.

· Many adults take classes to prepare for the GED 

  (Tests of General Education Development)

· You can also enroll to improve or review important basic skills, whether or not you have a high school diploma

 

There are more than 700 class sites located across the state.

· Many AEL programs are sponsored by local school districts, colleges or community organizations.

· In most areas, classes are available during the day or evening.

Carthage Technical Center

· Evaluating your current skills

· Looking for jobs

· Understanding  what job skills are needed before you apply

· Developing a resume

· Filling out job applications

· Learning job-interview skills

· Communicating and getting along in the workplace

· Making and using a budget

· Balancing a checkbook

· Finding goods and services

· Helping your children in school

· Learn to read

· Using what you read

· Reading and understanding directions

· Reading and completing forms and applications

· Understanding legal documents

· Writing letters and memos

· Writing reports

· Summarizing information

· Writing and developing paragraphs

· Using correct grammar, punctuation and capitalization

· Solving problems

· Understanding graphs and formulas

· Using measurements and formulas

· Using fractions, decimals and percents

· Determine levels of your present skills and what preparation you’ll need to be ready for the exam.

· Learn to operate the scientific calculator used on the GED test.

· Study and be tested on any or all of the subject areas covered on the exam:

· Reading

· Writing

· Mathematics

· Social Studies

· Science

We can help you prepare to take the GED exam.

Some AEL sites also have programs for adults whose first language is not English. Through these English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, students can learn English vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar in:

· Reading

· Writing

· Conversation

Other classes include:

· American customs

· Citizenship

For more information please contact:

Mark Frerer

GED Coordinator

Phone: (417) 359-7016

Email: frererm@carthage.k12.mo.us