GED sees big drop in testing

[TexasTowelie]

The number of Texans taking GED tests has dropped significantly since the exam was privatized in 2014, with area educators blaming higher costs, the lack of a pencil-and-paper alternative and more rigorous subject requirements.

In 2012, 50,476 state residents took the test, compared with 20,400 this past year after the exam was revamped.

"It has changed the scope of what we're teaching. It has made it more difficult and less accessible to our students who don't have computer access at home and have limited computer abilities," said Jennifer Slade, executive director of the East Texas Literacy Council. "The testing rate has decreased significantly."

Slade said the literacy program in Longview helps students with one-on-one preparation for the GED test, but the number of people taking the exam has declined dramatically.

Read more: http://www.news-journal.com/news/2015/jul/19/ged-sees-big-drop-in-testing/

[TDale313]

1. Wow. That's a huge drop.

[Gothmog]

2. Privatization is a bad idea

This privatization idea failed

[DhhD]

3. Curriculum is a community committee matter, not a matter for business vultures;

ask any university's college of education, faculty.