Education News – Kristin Decarr
“People across the country are struggling to pass the new version of the GED released this year, finding it to be harder than previous versions — and states are struggling to explain the massive drop in passing scores. The test is supposed to be one of the easiest examinations a person can take in the US. However, according to the most recent data from the GED Testing Service, there was a drop this year of almost 90% in the number of people who earned a GED across the country this year…The test was brought “up to date” and “relevant” this year in order to comply with the new Common Core standards used in most high schools nationwide. Test takers are now required to take the exam digitally and write more essays than ever before. The exam is now composed of five parts divided by subject area and involves more problem solving questions rather than multiple choice.”(more)