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GED Invigilators Instructions

Procedures to be Followed for Administering

Tests for the General Educational Development (GED )

Testing Program

Updated March 2005


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General Educational Development(GED )

Table of Contents

General Instructions for Administering All Five TestsUniformity of Test Procedures............................................................................................ 3

Verification of Examinees Identity ..... ......................... .................... ................................... 3 Test Environment ..... ................... .................... ...................... ......... .... ......... .... ... ................ . 3Unforeseen Circumstances................................................................................................... 4Procedures for Special Versions and Special Accommodations of Standard GED Test

Administration ............................... ... ..................... ... .................... ......... .... .......... ............. ... 4 Testing Times... ................. .................... ............................ ......................... ........ ............... ... 4

Preparing for the Test Administration............ ...... ....... ......... ...... ........ ...... ...... ......... ...... ...... . 5 Answers to Some Commonly Asked Questions At the GED Testing Session........... ...... . 7

Instructions for Administering Each of the Five TestsSign-in and Form Completion............................................................................................ 10LANGUAGE ARTS, WRITING ...................................................................................... 15SCIENCE .......................................................................................................................... 20SOCIAL STUDIES ........................................................................................................... 20LANGUAGE ARTS, READING ..................................................................................... 20MATHEMATICS .............................................................................................................. 22GED Invigilators Check List... ... ... ... ............................................................................. 26

Appendices Appendix A: GED Test Log ............................................................................................. 27 Appendix B: GED Signature Sheet ................................................................................ 28 Appendix C: Sample GED Mathematics Test Answer Sheet ...... ...... ..... ........ ......... ...... .. 29 Appendix D: Mathematics Test Coordinate Plane Grid.. ..... ....... ............. ................ ......... . 30 Appendix E: Mathematics Test Standard Grid .......................................... ... ..................... 31 Appendix F: Mathematics Calculator Directions ......... ............. ... .............. ... ............... ...... 32

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General Instructions for Administering All Five Tests

Uniformity of Test Procedures

To ensure that all GED examinees receive a fair and equal chance to pass theirtest(s), ALL of the instructions in this booklet MUST be followed.

Failure to administer the tests in the prescribed manner may invalidate an examineesresults.

Verification of Examinees Identity

Examinees must be registered (have their name on the Signature Sheet) to be entitledto write the GED tests. NO WALK-IN EXAMINEES MAY BE ALLOWED

TO WRITE THE TESTS.It is essential that each examinee be properly identified before being allowed to writethe GED tests. Proper identification includes:

a valid drivers license, a valid passport, other identification cards (which have a photograph, signature, and

indicate the date of birth and residence) .

If examinees have none of the above documentation they should have contacted theGED Examiner at the college, prior to the test date, to identify other appropriatemeans of identification. Applicants who are scheduled to write should have receiveda confirmation letter from the GED office in Victoria.

If examinees have no identification at all, be sure to verify that their signaturematches the one on the copy of their application form that the Ministry enclosed with the test materials.

Test Environment

Tests must be administered in accordance with the prescribed procedures and under

the best possible conditions in a quiet, well -lit room that is at a comfortabletemperature. Examinees should be provided with adequate writing surfaces andspaced in such a way as to prevent collaboration or copying. If possible, a wall clockshould be visible to all candidates writing the tests. The time remaining should beposted at the front of the room, or announced, every fifteen (15) minutes.

You should make every effort to put examinees at ease. Before tests begin, identifythe location of the restrooms and outline established rocedures for leavin the

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testing area at the end of each test. Examinees may not leave th e testing areauntil they complete a test, nor leave the room with any test materials.

Unforeseen Circumstances

In cases where unforeseen circumstances occur and the Invigilator feels that anindividual examinee is disrupting the testing environment and disturbing otherexaminees, the Invigilator does have the responsibility and authority to ask theoffending examinee to leave.

The incident should be documented and then reported to both the Examiner and Victoria, as soon as possible.

The examinee should be instructed to contact the GED Testing Service in the weekfollowing the testing session, in writing, regarding rescheduling his/her testing.

Procedures for Special Versions and Special Accommodations of Standard GED Test Administration

Special Versions are available to examinees who cannot write the English tests understandard conditions.

The tests can be written in French. Lar e Print Audio-cassette or Braille editions are also available.

Special accommodations can be made for examinees with learning and/or physicaldisabilities. Requests for special arrangements must be made with the Ministry andthe Examiner at the college. In such cases, you will receive special instructions andthe appropriate materials from the Examiner.

Testing Times

Language Arts, Writing (Part I and II) 120 minutesLanguage Arts, Reading 65 minutesSocial Studies 70 minutesScience 80 minutesMathematics (Part I and II) 90 minutes

The prescribed time limits are sufficient to permit at least 85% of the GED examinees to complete the tests while working at a comfortable rate. Many requireless time and they may leave the room when finished, but they may not re-enter theroom or start a new test until the designated time.

Examinees taking the Braille and audio-cassette editions and some qualifying forspecial accommodations of the printed tests are permitted extra time. The Examiner

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at the college will notify you of any special circumstances or change in time limits forspecial examinees.

Preparing for the Test Administration

Supervision of Testing

Either you or the Examiner must be present and have total visual supervision at alltimes during the administration of the GED tests. You may not perform other

work, receive visitors, use the telephone, or permit interruptions to the testing exceptfor emergencies. Meal and rest breaks must not be allowed to compromise testsecurity. Plans must be made for supervision by an alternate Invigilator during anemergency. GED examinees may not be left without supervision during any

part of the testing session.

Procedures Prior to Test Administration

Prior to the Test Administration, remove the exact number only of test bookletsneeded for the testing session from the secure storage area and record the serialnumbers of these booklets. Booklets must not be left where examinees might haveaccess to them before the testin be ins.

You will receive a GED Test Log along with your materials from the Ministry. Thislog must be maintained for each session. (An example of the Test Log is in

Appendix A, on page 27 of this booklet). This is a safeguard against lost answersheets, booklets, or examinees who erroneously answer in the booklets. Pleaseensure that the following is filled in for each candidate writing:

the names of the examinee,

the Test Form Code (2-letter Test Form Code on the top right-hand corner ofthe test booklet),

a space to indicate the Test Booklet Serial Number (the 5 -digit number on theto ri ht-hand corner on the cover of the test booklet ,

a space to check the return of the test booklet.

You may administer the test to a group of 20 or fewer examinees. For eachadditional 20 examinees, or fraction thereof, an additional Invigilator is required.

All Invigilators should be thoroughly familiar with the instructions in this documentand with the general instructions printed in each test booklet.

Before administering the GED tests the following procedures must be followed:

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Verify each examinees identity by ensuring that they sign the SignatureSheet, and that you also sign in the space beside their signature. (Anexample of the Signature Sheet is in Appendix B, on page 28 of thisbooklet.) Examinees will not receive any marks unless their signaturea ears on the sheet to verif that the wrote the tests,

Arrange the testing room to minimize the opportunity to copy answers,

Prohibit talking in the test room,

Keep all used and unused test booklets in secure storage that isinaccessible to examinees,

Ensure that books, papers, and other personal effects of examinees arelaced under their chair before distributin the test booklets.

Materials Permitted During Testin

Each examinee is to receive

the entire envelope of test booklets but may only work in one booklet ata time,

a #2 pencil with attached eraser,

A ballpoint pen for the essay if they are writing Language Arts, Writing. To ensure that the multiple-choice questions are not answered in pen, which makes them unable to be scored, the pen should not be distributedto the examinees until after they have begun writing the multiple -choicesection of the Language Arts, Writing Test,

Blank scratch paper for Mathematics (this paper is to be handed out atthe beginning of the Mathematics test and is to be collected at the end ofthe test . Examinees ma NOT su l their own scratch a er,

A Casio fx260 Solar Calculator if they are writing the Mathematics test(the calculator is to be handed out at the beginning of Part 1 of theMathematics test and taken back by the Invigilator at the end of Part 1).

NOTE: Part I booklets do not need to be collected at the end of the 45 minutes allotted for Part I, however, calculators MUST becollected at the end of the 45 minutes scheduled for Part I.

Examinees may NO T use rulers, computational, or reference aids (e.g. notes,calculators, other than the Casio fx260 Solar Calculator that is provided, ordictionaries). However, examinees with limited vision who are taking the Braille oraudio-cassette versions of the tests may be permitted to use an abacus or talking

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calculator. You will be given special instructions by the Examiner for theseexaminees.

Answers to Some Commonly Asked Questions At the GED Testing Session

How long will it take to get my GED Test res

Your completed tests will be forwarded to the Ministry of Education to be marked. Approximately THREE to FOUR weeks after you write the tests, you will receivea statement of marks indicating your standard score for each test. Please note thatdue to the Freedom of Information Act, the Ministry cannot release any testscores or other ertinent test result information over the tele hone.

How are the results reported?

Results on each of the five GED tests are reported as Standard Scores rangingfrom 200 to 800. A passing Standard Score for the GED program in BritishColumbia is 450. You MUST receive a score of at least 450 on EACH of the fivetests to be eligible to receive a British Columbia Secondary School EquivalencyCertificate. The Ministry does not calculate or report percentages or lettergrades

If you have earned a British Columbia Secondary School Equivalency Certificate, you will receive it at the same time as you receive your transcript of marks.

May I continue writing and not take any breaks?

No, it is in your best interest to take a break.

Having a break will allow you to rest, clear your mind, and be better prepared toconcentrate and start the next test afresh.

Also, allowing people to start and stop their tests at different times would bedisru tive to the entire rou , and therefore, it is not ermitted.

When I write my essay, how long should it be and should I double space? You will write an essay of approximately 250 words on a topic familiar to mostadults. The topic will be given to you at the start of the test and you will have 45minutes to write your essay. Please note that the directions for the essay state that acandidate must provide adequate information to respond to the topic, but does notspecify structure or length. If a candidate can respond to a topic in a few paragraphs,he/she will not be penalized.

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A person with average-sized handwriting, that is single-spaced, should be able to fit250 words onto two pages of lined paper.

Do NOT double-space your essay. If you do, there will not be enough room to fit250 words.

Note: You must be successful on Parts I and II of the Language Arts, Writing testto receive a score (e.g., if you are unsuccessful on the essay portion in Part II, you

will not receive a Standard Score for the Language Arts, Writing test and will need torewrite both Part I and Part II).

Should I print my essay?

No, but it is important to write legibly. If printing is the only way that you are ableto com lete our essa , make sure the ca ital letters are easil distin uishable.

What do I do if I need more space to complete my essay?

Ask me for a blank piece of paper. You may complete your essay on that. Be surethat you have both your complete name and Social Insurance Number on the

a er so it will not et lost.

Can I take the tests again?

If you do not meet the minimum Standard Score of 450 required to attain a BritishColumbia Secondary School Equivalency Certificate, you may rewrite at asubsequent testing session. If you are unsuccessful in achieving the passing StandardScore (450) the FIRST time, you may write aSECOND and THIRD time within the GEDtesting year (January - November). If you need to write a FOURTH time, youmust wait until the following GED testing y ear.

The scores reported on your new statement will be the HIGHEST scores that youachieved and not necessarily the scores from the most recent testing. Recent scoresare not reported if they are lower than your previous scores.

How do I register to rewrite my tests?

If you wish to rewrite the tests on which you were unsuccessful, you must submit anew completed application form and the appropriate rewrite fee. You can contactthe GED office in Victoria or your local regional college to find out what thec urrent fees are.

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As an Invigilator, what do I do if someone makes an issue of leaving during a test to go to thebathroom?

Ask them if they can just wait a few minutes more. Quite often that may relievesome of the stress and they find they can wait. If it is during Language Arts, Writing

try to get them to wait until the break between the multiple-choice and essaysections.

If they insist on leaving, notify them in advance that their leaving will be noted. The Ministry will be informed and it may affect their results. If they do leave, pleaserecord their name, Social Insurance Number, what test they were writing, the timethey left and returned and any other relevant information.

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Instructions for Administering Each of the Five Tests

Sign-in and Form Completion

NOTE: The GED is a standardized test; therefore, all directions must be givenidentically at every administration. It is important that the followinginstructions, in italics , be READ ALOUD to examinees. Theinstructions for you, the Invigilator, to follow during the testing are inbold print.

Examinees must understand that it is essential that the answer sheetsbe completed correctly to ensure that their results can be processedspeedily. Social Insurance Numbers are the me ans the Ministry usesto identify the examinee and record their marks. The Test Form Codeis needed to identify which key is used to mark the test answers.

(Please ensure that the instructions are read exactly as written).

SAY: Welcome to the GED testing and good luck in earning your certificate.

Make any announcements pertinent to the test administration not included inthe instructions below. Announce what time the tests will begin on thesecond day, when any restroom/lunch breaks will be, and any p roceduresregarding security.

SAY: Before any testing begins, I must check each persons identification. Please get out your identification. You must present one of the following:

a valid drivers license, a valid passport, or other I.D. cards which have a photograph, signature, date of birth, or indicate

residency.

I will also have you sign the Signature Sheet beside your name. Please be sure to sign thessheets because the Ministry will not release your marks unless they have your signature asverification that you have written the tests. I will also distribute the materials you will nee

for the test. Please do not open the booklets or write on the answer sheets until you areinstructed to do so. Place all your personal belongings under your seat.

You may not leave the testing room until you have completed your test and I have verifiedthat you have returned the test booklets and answer sheets to me. During the testingsession, if you need to leave the room for an emergency, you will not be permitted to resumtesting until the next test begins, and you will not be given the same test again.

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As you distribute the packages containing the test booklets, answer sheets and pencils,

record the Test Booklet Serial number and Essay Topic Code onto the Test Log sheet beside

each examinees name. Ensure that all of the examinees have signed the Signature Sheet next

to their name and that after you have verified their identification that you have also signed

on the correct line.

SAY: The use of reference materials such as dictionaries and computation aids such as calculators is not

allowed, except for the official Casio fx260 Solar Calculator that Im providing to those of you

who are writing the Mathematics test. This is to ensure that everyone is tested fairly under the

same testing conditions. You may not use any notes, books, or scratch paper you have brought

with you.

Please take out the different answer sheets included in your package. If youre a firsttime test

taker, youll use all answer sheets. If youre rewriting a particular test(s), your package will

contain the answer sheet(s) specific to the test(s) that youre rewriting.

The answer sheets are as follows: Writing (blue) Science, Social Studies, Reading (brown) Mathematics (green)

Please look at the answer sheets. All of your personal information and answers to the multiple

choice questions must be answered with a pencil. These sheets are read and marked by a

computer that will only recognize pencil. If you do not use a pencil, your answers will not be

marked and you will receive no marks. Does everyone have a pencil?

SAY: At the top of page 1 of the answer sheet(s) (blue, green, brown), read the instructions for

recording your answers. On each answer sheet, fill in the following in pencil. Remember to do

this on all three forms.

NOTE: Please see Appendix C on page 29 for a sample filled in Mathematics test answer

sheet. It is extremely important that candidates fill in the appropriate boxes on all

three answer sheets.

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Under TODAY'S DATE, enter today's date in the appropriate boxes MONTH, DAY, YEAR - and darken the corresponding circles.

Fill in your name on page 1 of the answer sheets under LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, SUFFIX (e.g., Ms., Mrs., Mr.). You need only

print your name in the boxes provided, last name first, one letter in each box. Thecircles do not have to be filled in.

Under ID NUMBER TYPE, indicate that you'll be providing a Social Insurance Number by filling in the SIN bubble. On the far right of the answer sheet print yourSocial Insurance Number in the boxes (no hyphens required) and fill in theappropriate circles. Fill in only one circle under each number.(If examinees donot have their Social Insurance Number, it can be found on theSignature Sheet beside their name.) It is very important that you fill in thi snumber correctly, without it your answers cannot be matched up to your name in thecomputer system and you will not receive any marks.

Under BIRTH DATE, enter your birth date in the appropriate boxes MONTH,DAY, YEAR - and darken the corresponding circles.

If any of you have a CHANGE OF ADDRESS or if you notice that YOUR NAME IS INCORRECTLY SPELLED on the Signature Sheet, bubble the Yes beside the first question on the bottom right-hand corner of the answer sheet(s).

After you've filled in the bubble, ask me for a Change Form. Please be sure to put your name, clearly and correctly spelled, Social Insurance Number and new address onthis piece of paper. Hand this in to me when you return your testing materials. Thisinformation will be returned with the other materials to the Ministry. Do not makethese changes on the answer sheet(s). They will not be identified by the computer andtherefore will not be recorded. If you dont have a change of address or name correctibubble in the No.

Fill in the appropriate bubble next to the question asking if this is the first time youre ever taken the GED tests on the lower right-hand corner of page 1 of theanswer sheet(s).NOTE: This question is asking whether thecandidate has tested since January 1, 2002. GED testing prior tothis date is not counted.

Remember, you'll need to fill in the above information for each of the answer sheets that arin your package blue, red, brown.

Wait for completion of page 1 of each of the answer sheets.

SAY: Turn to page 2 of your answer sheets. Be sure to use only pencil. On the cover of your testbooklet find the two-letter Test Form Code (e.g., IA or IC). Bubble the appropriate codein the Test Form box on all three answer sheets. For example, if you are writing the IAversion of the test, fill in the IA bubble in the Test Form box (five times). Be sure todarken the circle com letel .

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Now look on the cover of your test booklet to find the two-letter format code CP (forCanadian English) orFP (for the French version). Bubble the appropriate code in theFormat Code box. For example, if you are writing the English version of the test, fill inthe CP bubble in the Format Code box (five times). Be sure to darken the circle

com letel . At this point, you should circulate around the room to ensure that examineesare completing their answer sheets correctly. Answer any questions.

Wait for completion of page 2.

SAY: Turn to page 3 of the Writing Test (blue) answer sheet. Fill in your nine-digit Social Insurance Number in the boxes provided on the upper right-hand side of the answer sheet

Look at the cover of your test booklet for the letter corresponding to your essay topic (e.g A, B, D). Bubble the appropriate letter in the Topic box. Be sure to darken the circle completely.

Wait for completion of page 3 of the Writing Test answer sheet.

SAY: Do not spend too much time on a question whose answer you do not know. Your score isbased only on the number of questions answered correctly and it is to your advantage toanswer every question. Even if you are not certain of the answer to a question, mark theanswer that appears to be the best of the five choices. There is no penalty for guessing.There is only one correct answer to each question. No credit will be given if you mark mothan one answer to a question.

SAY: Be sure that your marks are dark and completely fill in the circles. Make no stray markson the answer sheet. If you erase anything, do so completely; an incomplete erasure may bread as an intended answer. Make sure that every circle you mark on the answer sheetcorresponds to the number of the question and to the answer you have chosen.

DO NOT WRITE in the test booklets. These must be used again byother GED e xaminees and any answers marked in the booklets will notbe recorded.

Are there any questions?

Answer any questions.SAY: During the testing, do not look at any other examinees answer sheet and do not talk. A

suspicion of cheating will disqualify yo u from the GED testing. Your test booklet will be collected and you will be excused from the testing room.

Are there any questions about recording your answers on the answer sheet?

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Put all books, purses, notebooks, and other materials under your seat. The only thingsthat should be on your desk are your answer sheet, test booklet, and a pencil.

Note: Rewrites or other tests may not be conducted in a room whereexaminees are writin essa s.

The instructions for Language Arts, Writing start on page 15. The instructions for the other tests start on the following pages:

Science page 20Social Studies page 20Language Arts, Reading page 20Mathematics page 22

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LANGUAGE ARTS, WRITING PART I (75 MINUTES) and PART II (45 MINUTES)

Language Ar ts, Writing, Parts I and II, are administered at the same time (i.e., oneafter another). There are seven (7) different essay topics that are randomly orderedinside the test booklets. Because the topics are randomly ordered it is VERYIMPORTANT that you distribute the booklets in a normal manner (i.e., distributethe booklets in a sequential order ensuring the candidates are given the Test Formindicated on the Signature Sheet and Test Log). This should help preventexaminees from copying someone elses essay response because they have the sametopic. The essay topic inside each booklet is identified by an alphabetical letter

rinted on the front cover u er ri ht-hand corner .

If necessary, distribute the test booklets and answer sheets and fill in the appropriateinformation on the Test Log for any new candidates. Assist any new candidates withfilling in the answer sheet properly and have them sign the Signature Sheet.

Most candidates will already have filled in the necessary demographic information, Test Form Code, Essay Topic, etc., on the answer sheets as outlined in the Sign-in and Form Completion section starting on page 10.

For example purposes, use a test booklet and answer sheet that has not beendistributed.

SAY: Please do not open the test booklet or write on the answer sheet until instructed to do so.

SAY: The Language Arts, Writing Test is in two parts Part I is a multiple-choice test and Part II isan essay. The total time allowed for the Writing Test is two hours (120 minutes). Use the first 75minutes to mark your answers to the 50 multiple-choice questions on page 2 of the answer sheet.You will have the remainin 45 minutes to write our essa on a es 3 and 4 o the answer sheet.

If you finish Part I before the first 75 minutes are up, begin the essay portion immediately. Youmust begin the essay after you have finished Part I or at the end of the first 75 minutes. When youinish the essay portion, you may go back and review your answers to the first part of the test if yowish, unless the entire two -hour testing period has ended.

SAY: Are there any questions? Answer all questions

SAY: Turn to page 3 of your Writing test (blue) answer sheet. (PAUSE) This is the page on which you will write your essay. At the top of the page, double-check to see that the essay topic letter has bbubbled in. If the topic has not been bubbled, please look for the essay topic letter on the front coof your Language Arts, Writing Booklet II cover and darken the appropriate circle.

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SAY: Turn to the outside back cover of the Language Arts, Writing Booklet I and read the instructionsand sample questions provided for the multiple-choice questions.

Allow time for examinees to check that the essay topic has been bubbled in and readthe instructions.

SAY: Do ou have any questions about the multiple-choice directions?

Answer all questions.

SAY: Now turn to the inside back cover of Booklet I where the instructions on how to complete the essaare found. The essay topic on wh ich you must write is found in the box at the top of the page.PAUSE

Please read the instructions and essay topic. Look up when you have finished reading. (PAUSE)

Remember, you must write your essay ONLY on the topic printed in the box on the inside backcover. If you write your essay on any other topic, your essay will not be scored and you will have take both parts of the Language Arts, Writing Test again.

Are there any questions about the essay directions?

If any examinees cannot write on the topic they were given (e.g., for religiousreasons) give the examinee the next sequential unused test booklet from the sametest form. Also, be certain that you change the topic letter in the Test Log and on

a e 3 of their answer sheet.

SAY: When you begin your essay, you may use the paper provided as scratch paper. The scratch paper

WILL NOT be scored, but will be collected with all other test materials at the end of the test.

Write your final essay inPEN on pages 3 and 4 of the Writing Test answer sheet. Only thewriting on pages 3 and 4 will be scored.



SAY: You are to write an essay of approximately 250 words. A person with average-sized handwriting,that is single-spaced, should be a ble to fit 250 words on two pages. Please be sure that your

handwriting is legible. Please note that the directions for the essay state that a candidate must provide adequate information to respond to the topic, but does not specify structure or length. If acandidate can res ond to a to ic in a ew ara ra hs, he/she will not be enali ed.

Do NOT double-space your essay. If you do, there will not be enough room to fit 250 words.

Two hours is sufficient time to finish both parts of the Language Arts, Writing Test. I will tell youwhen you have 10 minutes left to finish the multiple-choice section and when to stop working on

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section. At that time, you must put your pencils down, turn to page 3 of the answer sheet, and begour essay.

You will have 45 minutes to write the essay. If you finish your essay early, you may go back andwork on Part I of the Language Arts, Writing Test. If you finish the multiple-choice section befor

I call the time, ou ma start our essa .Once you begin writing the multiple-choice section of the test, I will distribute the pens. Pens muused on the essay to ensure that the markers will be able to read your work. This is theONLY art of the test on which you are allowed to use pen.

When you start the essay, I will walk around and glance at your work to be certain you are writingon the correct topic. Please remember to usePENCIL for the multiple-choice andPEN for theessa .



SAY: You may leave the room if you finish early. Once you leave however, you may not come back untiothers have finished. Before you leave, please line up to return all your test materials to me. Youmust not leave until I have checked that I have received everything that was handed out to you. Tnext test will begin at ______________. When you return you may not open any test bookletsuntil instructed to do so. Please do not be late or you may not be allowed to continue with thetestin .

Turn to page 2 of your Writing Test answer sheet and open the cover of your Language Arts,Writing Test Booklet I. (PAUSE)Write only on the answer sheet, do not write inthe test booklet.

Use only pencil to answer the multiple-choice questions. Be sure you are marking your answ ers onthe Writing Test Part I section of the answer sheet and that the number of the question correspondsto the same number on the answer sheet. You only need to fill in the inner white portion of thebubble. For exam le:

2 Examinees only need to fill in

You may begin work no w.

After the instruction to begin work has been given, start timing the test immediately.Note and record the time examinees begin working. If a chalkboard is available,

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write down the time remaining every 15 minutes. If a chalkboard is not available,announce the time.

Give them a few minutes to read and answer the first questions. Then walk aroundand look at their answer sheet to ensure that they are marking them properly and in

the correct section for the Writin Test Part 1. Circulate often and uietl . After they have begun the multiple -choice part of the test, and before they begin theessay, distribute a pen to each candidate.

As the Invigilator moves about the room, they should be aware of the followingcommon errors:

Test Form Code c ircles not completely filled in for each test written.

Social Insurance Number not printed on essay page.

Answers are marked in the test booklet instead of the answer sheet.

Answers are marked in the wrong answer sheet (e.g., Language Arts, Writing answers are marked on the Science, Social Studies, and Readinganswer sheet).

After 65 minutes of testing has been completed

SAY: You have 10 minutes left to complete Part I, the multiple-choice part of the Language Arts,Writin Test.

When the end of the 75-minute testing time for Part I is reached

SAY: Put your pencils down, please.

You must begin writing your essay, if you have not already started. Remember to write the finalcopy of your essay with aPEN , on pages 3 and 4 of the answer sheet. Do not write your essay inthe test booklet, and remember that an thin on the scratch a er will not be marked.

After completing your essay, if the testing period has not ended, you may go back and review youranswers to the first part of the test or answer a ny questions that you have left unanswered. You nowhave 45 minutes to write our assigned essay.

You may begin your

After the instructions have been given, begin timing the essay. Note and record thetime that examinees begin working on their essay. Announce, or write, the timeremainin ever 15 minutes.

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Walk around the room and glance at everyones essay or notes to ensure that they are writing on the assigned topic. Also check that they are writing the final version oftheir essa on a es 3 and 4. Circulate often and uietl .

When 10 minutes remain before the end of the test

SAY: You have 10 more minutes left to complete this test. Please work accordingly. At the end of the 1minutes, all tests and scratch paper will be collected.

When the end of the testing time is reached

SAY: Time is up. Please put your pens and pencils down and close your test booklet and answer sheet.Return your test booklet to the envelope in the following order (Language Arts, Writing, Languag

Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies) and put your answer sheet in the veryront o the envelo e so that our name is showin . Please remain in our seats.

SAY: It is now time for a break. Before you leave, please line up to return all yo ur test materials to meand wait until I have checked off that I have received everything. Please do not be late for the netest which begins at ____, or you may not be allowed to continue with the testing.

Collect the pens before the next test starts.

Take care to ensure that each examinee turns in the test booklet, answer sheet, andthe two pages of scratch paper. Each examinees materials should be checkeda ainst the Test Lo before the examinee is ermitted to leave the testin room.

Also chec k that the essay topic bubbled on the answer sheet is the same as indicatedon the front cover of the test booklet. This will ensure that the examinee has not

mistakenly changed the essay topic or written on alternate topics that had been prepared in advance of the testing.

Test booklets should also be scanned for any missing pages or marks before theexaminees are dismissed. A quick and reliable technique to check for missing pagesis the edge method. Bend the right edge of the test booklet towards you, whichshould reveal a one inch black rectangle on the right edge of each page. The blackrectangles are spaced evenly from the top to bottom of the test booklet in one inchintervals. A missin black rectan le indicates a missin a e.

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SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIESLANGUAGE ARTS, READIN

If necessary, distribute the test booklets and answer sheets and fill in the appropriateinformation on the Test Log for any new candidates. Assist any new candidates withfilling in the answer sheet properly and have them sign the Signature Sheet.

Most candidates will already have filled in the necessary demographic information, Test Form Code, Essay Topic, etc., on the answer sheets as outlined in the Sign-in and Form Com letion section startin on a e 10.


SAY: Please do not open the test booklet or write on the answer sheet until instructed to do so.

SAY: Turn to the back cover of the ___________ test booklet and read the instructions and the samplequestion silently. Look up when you are finished so that Ill know when everyone is ready.

Wait for them to read the instructions.

SAY: Are there any questions?

You have 70 minutes to complete the Social Studies test, OR 80 minutes to complete the Sciencetest, OR 65 minutes to complete the Language Arts, Reading test. I will let you know when you have 10 minutes left to finish your work. Be sure that you are filling your answers correctly in the

section o the Science, Social Studies, Readin (brown answer sheet.



SAY: You may leave the room if you finish early. Once you leave however, you may not come back untiothers have finished. Before you leave, please line up to return all your test materials to me. Youmust not leave until I have checked that I have received everything that was handed out to you. T

next test will begin at ______________. When you return you may not open any test bookletsuntil instructed to do so. Please do not be late or you may not be allowed to continue with thetestin .

Turn to page 2 of your Science, Social Studies, Reading (brown) answer sheet and open the coverour ___________ test booklet. (PAUSE) Write only on the answer sheet, do not

write in the test booklet.

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Use only pencil to answer the multiple-choice questions. Be sure you are marking your answersthe ___________test section of the answer sheet and that the number of the question correspond sto the same number on the answer sheet. You may begin your work on the _____________ tes now.

After the instruction to begin work has been given, start timing the test immediately.Note and record the time examinees begin working. If a chalkboard is available, write down the time remaining every 15 minutes. If a chalkboard is not available,announce the time.

Give the examinees a few minutes to read and answer the first questions. Then walk around and look at their answer sheet to ensure that they are marking them properlyand in the correct section for the _____________ test. Circulate often and uietl .

NOTE: Be sure to watch for the following common errors:

Test Form Code circles not completely filled in for each test written.


Answers are marked in the wrong section of the answer sheet (e.g.,Science answers are marked in the Reading section of the answer sheet).

When 10 minutes remain before the end of the session

SAY: You have 10 more minutes left to complete this test.


SAY: Time is up. Please put your pencils down and close your test booklet and answer sheet. Return yotest booklet to the envelope in the following order: Language Arts, Writing, Language Arts,Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Also, put your answer sheet in the very front the envelo e so that our name is showin .

SAY: It is now time for a break. Before you leave, please line up to return all your test materials to meand wait until I have checked off that I have received everything. Please do not be late for the netest which be ins at ____, or ou ma not be allowed to continue with the testin .

Take care to ensure that each examinee turns in the test booklet and answer sheet.

Each examinees materials should be checked against the Test Log before theexaminee is permitted to leave the testing room.

Test booklets should also be scanned for any missing pages or marks befor e theexaminees are dismissed. A quick and reliable technique to check for missing pagesis the edge method. Bend the right edge of the test booklet towards you, whichshould reveal a one inch black rectangle on the right edge of each page. The blackrectangles are spaced evenly from the top to bottom. A missing black rectangleindicates a missing page.

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MATHEMATICS Part I (45 MINUTES) and Part II (45 MINUTES)

If necessary, distribute the test booklets and answer sheets and fill in the appropriate

information on the Test Log for any new candidates. Assist any new candidates withfillin in the answer sheet ro erl and have them si n the Si nature Sheet.

Most candidates will already have filled in the necessary demographic information, Test Form Code, Essay Topic, etc., on the answer sheets as outlined in the Sign-in and Form Completion section starting on page 10.


SAY: Please do not open the test booklet until instructed to do so. YouMAY NOT use a calculatorother than the Casio fx-260 Solar Calculator that I'll be handing out for Part I of the test. If youare discovered to be using any other calculator, your test will be confiscated and you will be dismi

from the testing. You'll have a chance to practice one or two questions using the calculator beforestart Part I of the test.

SAY: You may use the scratch paper provided to solve problems in the test.DO NOT USE THETEST BOOKLET OR ANSWER SHEET FOR THIS PURPOSE. The scratch

paper will be collected after the test. It will not be marked. Does everyone have a piece of scratcha er?

Turn to the inside back cover of the Mathematics test booklet and read the instructions and thesample question silently. Please ensure that you understand how to bubble in answers to the alternormat questions by reviewing the Mathematics Test Coordinate Plane Grid and Standard Gridhandout.

Go to the outside back cover and read over the Calculator Directions. Please practice using the calculator by answering the questions. Look up when you are finished so that Ill know when ever one is read .

See Appendices D, E, and F starting on page 30 for examples of the alternate gridsand calculator directions.

Wait for the examinees to read the instructions and practice using the calculator.


You have 45 minutes to complete Part I of the Mathematics test. I will let you know when youhave 10 minutes left to finish your work. Be s ure that you are filling your answers in correctly onPart I of the Mathematics answer sheet. When answering the alternate format questions, be sure twrite our answer in the boxes and ill in the a ro riate bubbles.

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At the end of the 45 minutes, Ill be collecting the calculators. You will have a chance to go back tquestions in Part I if you finish Part II in less than the 45 minutes allotted. However, if you dohave time to o back to Part I, ou will not be rovided with a calculator.


NOTE: Part I booklets do not need to be collected at the end of the 45minutes allotted for Part I, however, calculators MUST be collected at the endof the 45 minutes scheduled for Part I.


SAY: You may leave the room if you finish early. Once you leave however, you may not come back untall others have finished. Before you leave, please line up to return all your test materials to me. Ymust not leave until I have checked that I have received everything that was handed out to you. Tnext test will begin at ______________. When you return you may not open any test bookletsuntil instructed to do so. Please do not be late or you may not be allowed to continue with thetesting.

Turn to page 2 of your Mathematics (green) answer sheet and open the cover of your MathematicPart I test booklet. (PAUSE)Write only on the answer sheet, do not write in the test booklet.

Use only pencil to answer the multiple-choice questions. Be sure you are marking your answers the ___________test section of the answer sheet and that the number of the question corresponds to the same number on the answer sheet

SAY: You may begin our work on the _____________ test now.

After the instruction to begin work has been given, start timing the test immediately.Note and record the time examinees begin working. If a chalkboard is available,

write down the time remaining every 15 minutes. If a chalkboard is not available,announce the time.

Give the examinees a few minutes to read and answer the first questions. Then walk around and look at their answer sheet to ensure that they are marking them properlyand in the correct section for the _____________ test. Circulate often and uietl .

NOTE: Be sure to watch for the following common errors:

Test Form Code circles not completely filled in for each test written.


Answers are marked in the wrong section of the answer sheet (e.g., Part Ianswers in the Part II section).

When 10 minutes remain before the end of the Part I test session.

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SAY: You have 10 more minutes to complete Part I of this test.


SAY: Time is up. Please put your pencils down and close your Part I test booklet and answer sheet.Circle the room and collect the calculators from candidates. Candidates may retainthe Part I booklets.

SAY: When you have finished, please make sure all your test booklets are in the correct order inside theenvelope (Language Arts, Writing, Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Science and SocialStudies) and bring the tests, your answer sheets, scratch paper, and pencil to me one at a time. DO

NOT tuck your answer sheets inside the test booklets. Give me a few moments to check over youanswer sheets to be sure the in ormation has been recorded correctl and then ou are ree to leave.


You have 45 minutes to complete Part II of the Mathematics test. I will let you know when you have 10 minutes left to finish your work. Be sure that you are filling your answers in correctly onPart II of the Mathematics answer sheet.

If you finish Part II before the 45 minutes has elapsed, you may return to answer or reviewuestions in Part I but calculators will not be available.



Turn to page 2 of your green answer sheet and to page 2 in your Mathematics Part II test booklet.Write only on the answer sheet, do not write in the test book let. Use only pencil toanswer the multiple-choice questions. Be sure you are marking your answers on Part II of the

Mathematics answer sheet and that the number of the question corresponds to the same number onthe answer sheet. You ma be in work now.

When 10 minutes remain before the end of the Part II test session.

SAY: You have 10 more minutes to complete Part II of this test.

When the end of the testing time is reachedSAY: Time is up. Please put your pencils down and close your Part II test booklet and answer sheet.

Return your Part II test booklet to the envelope in the following order: Language Arts, Writing,Lan ua e Arts, Readin , Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.

Take care to ensure that each examinee turns in the test booklets, answer sheets, and

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the scratch paper. Each examinees materials should be checked against the TestLog before the examinee is permitted to leave the testing room. Check each personsanswer sheets to see that the information has been filled in correctly.

Test booklets should also be scanned for any missing pages or marks before the

examinees are dismissed. A quick and reliable technique to check for missing pagesis the edge method. Bend the right edge of the test booklet towards you, whichshould reveal a one inch black rectangle on the right edge of each page. The blackrectangles are spaced evenly from the top to bottom of the test booklet. A missingblack rectangle indicates a missing page.

Ensure that the tests are inside the envelope in te st order, and then put the testenvelopes in NUMERICAL ORDER. Also, the answer sheets are to be returned,separate from the test booklets, in ALPHABETICAL ORDER. This is veryimportant to ensure speedy processing of materials once they have been returned tothe Ministry.

Collect all materials and put them in a secure place until they can be returned to theExaminer at the college and then to the Ministry of Education.

Ensure that the GED INVIGILATORS CHECKLIST (see next page) is completed.

This checklist is a summary of all the procedures that should be followed beforethe GED test materials are returned to Victoria.

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GED Invigilators Check List

Before the materials are packaged and returned to the Ministry, please ensure thefollowing procedures have been completed.

On the answer sheets:Check that the examinees have printed their Name and Social Insurance Numberin the appropriate boxes on all answer sheets. The correct circles should be filled infor the Social Insurance Number (horizontally) and also written in the boxes on thetop right-hand corner of all forms.

The Test Format Code ( CP ) is completed on page 2 of the Language Arts, Writing Test.

The 2-letter Test Form Code for each test and Essay Topic for Language Arts, Writing must be identified.

ALL materials test booklets, answer sheets, and scratch paper are returned.

All test booklets are returned inside their individual envelopes.

All answer sheets are returned in ALPHABETICAL ORDER, by subject (e.g.,(1) Writing Test (2) Science, Social Studies, Reading(3) Mathematics Test).

Corrections in spelling of names, change of address, or other relevant information isnoted, along with the examinees Social Insurance Number and returned with theanswer sheets.

Any irregularities to the testing situation (e.g., late comers, noisy room, no photo IDand ID used) must also be noted on a separate piece of paper with the examineesSocial Insurance Number.

Please ensure ALL old labels are removed or covered over and that ALL packagesare clearly marked indicating number of pieces being shipped, e.g. if there are two

acka es in our shi ment, the should be labelled: 1 o f 2 and 2 of 2.

All packages are clearly marked with your return address and the forwarding address:BC Mail Plus/Ministry of EducationUnit 1A 6578 Bryn Road

VICTORIA BC V8M 1X6

Following the above procedures will help to speed up the log in and processing time ofyour tests. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Appendix A: GED Test Log

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Appendix E: Mathematics Test Standard Grid

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Appendix F: Mathematics Calculator Directions

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