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Download full textCrissey, Sarah R.; Bauman, Kurt J. – US Census Bureau, 2012
The Census Bureau has historically grouped high school diploma holders along with those who hold "high school equivalent" credentials. Among these is the credential earned through successfully passing the General Education Development (GED) test. Interest in identifying those with GEDs has recently increased, in part from debate within…
Descriptors: Credentials, High Schools, Educational Attainment, Census Figures
Ewert, Stephanie – US Census Bureau, 2012
The relationship between educational attainment and economic outcomes is shaped by a variety of educational experiences, including field of training, length of time spent in school, and level of attainment. This report explores the relationship between educational attainment, field of training, and eventual occupation and earnings. The report also…
Descriptors: Educational Development, Economic Status, Educational Attainment, Educational Experience
George-Ezzelle, Carol E.; Song, Wei – GED Testing Service, 2007
This study examines the demographic, academic, social, and behavioral differences between GED (General Educational Development) candidates who were and were not retained in grade. Differences between candidates who were and were not retained in grade are examined with regard to factors such as demographics, delinquent behaviors, reasons for…
Descriptors: Credentials, Grade Repetition, High School Equivalency Programs, Tests
American Council on Education, Washington, DC. General Educational Development Testing Service. – 1989
In 1989, 682,728 people (7% less than in 1988) took the Tests of General Educational Development (GED Tests). Approximately 68% earned scores sufficient to qualify for the GED diploma awarded by their jurisdictions. Departments and ministries of education in the United States and Canada awarded 376,879 credentials (down 13% from 1988) based on GED…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Credentials, Equivalency Tests
Auchter, Joan E.; Skaggs, Gary; Stansfield, Charles – 1998
A multi-year effort is being made to create a revised Spanish-language version of the Tests of General Educational Development (GED). It is necessary to ensure that the translated, adapted version maintains the same content and performance standards as the original English version. The final linking of the Spanish-language and English versions…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, English, Equivalency Tests, High School Seniors
Utah State Office of Education, Salt Lake City. Applied Technology Education Services. – 1993
Of Utah's 181,428 adults without a high school diploma, 27,770 (14,201 males and 13,569 females) were enrolled in an adult basic education (ABE) or General Educational Development (GED) program in FY 1992-93. Of those persons, 15,238 demonstrated improved basic skills for personal satisfaction and increased self-confidence, 6,492 completed ABE,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Attainment
