GED Preparation

The GED (General Education Development) tests are designed to provide an opportunity for adults who have not graduated from high school to earn a State of Florida High School diploma by measuring the major academic skills and knowledge associated with a high school program of study that graduating seniors should know and be able to do, with increased emphasis on workplace and higher education.

Tallahassee Community College offers GED preparation courses in a traditional face-to-face classroom setting. We have dedicated and knowledgeable instructors who are passionate about your dreams. We take pride in our face-to-face GED program and in our instructors who deliver them.

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Program Structure	About the GED Test	Resources	Videos
Course Assignments Students are expected to attend all classes and actively participate on a daily basis during class time. Students are expected to complete class assignments and homework in a timely manner. Throughout the course, TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) tests are given to determine a student’s progress. Seats in the class are not guaranteed if students do not meet expectations. Lectures and Readings Short papers and take-home assignments will allow students to reflect on readings and lectures and make connections between their classroom observations and course material. Attendance and Class Participation Attendance is mandatory. Students are responsible for all information and all assignments contained in the syllabus. If something is not understood, it is the student's responsibility to address the issue with the instructor. Each student is responsible for his or her success in the program and is encouraged to inform the instructor of any academic difficulties or problems that could interfere with completion of the program. A student will be withdrawn from class after six consecutive days of being absent. Class Times Classes typically meet four days per week. On TCC’s campus, classes are set up by subject and educational functional levels. The classes are 50 minutes long. At our offsite locations, classes are in three hours blocks and usually are from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or 6 - 9:00p.m.	The GED Tests measure competency in five subject areas: language arts, writing, social studies, science, reading and mathematics. Test 1 - Language Arts, Writing includes two parts Part I : 50 multiple-choice items covering sentence structure, usage and mechanics. Part II: Essay on a suggested topic. The essay represents about 36 percent of the Writing Skills Test score. Examinees who write off topic receive a zero and must retake both parts of the test. Test 2 - Social Studies (50 items) Includes questions about world history, U.S. history, civics and government, economics and geography and related topics Test 3 - Science (50 items) Includes questions about biology, earth and space science, physics, chemistry, environmental and health topics and science relevant to everyday life Test 4 - Language Arts, Reading (40 items) Asks students to interpret prose, poetry, drama, business communications and media/current events Test 5 - Mathematics (50 items) Includes whole numbered operations, number sense, decimal numbers and operations, fractions and operations, number relationships, statistics and data analysis, percents, probability, algebra functions, measurement, geometry and formulas -pie charts, bar graphs and tables are used and problem solving and consumer math skills are tested.	Those seeking their GEDs in a TCC program may use the College's Learning Commons for academic support. The Learning Commons offers one-stop learning support for all students and is located on the main TCC campus near the intersection of Pensacola and Appleyard (Building 30). Walk-ins are welcome, or call (850) 201-8193 to make an appointment. The Learning Commons is open: M-Th 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. TCC Library The TCC Library provides the resources and services necessary to support the objectives of the college, and exists to facilitate and improve learning as an integral part of the instructional program.	View our YouTube Videos: 2010 Graduation

Program Structure

About the GED Test

Resources

Videos

Course Assignments

Students are expected to attend all classes and actively participate on a daily basis during class time. Students are expected to complete class assignments and homework in a timely manner. Throughout the course, TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) tests are given to determine a student’s progress. Seats in the class are not guaranteed if students do not meet expectations.

Lectures and Readings

Short papers and take-home assignments will allow students to reflect on readings and lectures and make connections between their classroom observations and course material.

Attendance and Class Participation
Attendance is mandatory. Students are responsible for all information and all assignments contained in the syllabus. If something is not understood, it is the student's responsibility to address the issue with the instructor. Each student is responsible for his or her success in the program and is encouraged to inform the instructor of any academic difficulties or problems that could interfere with completion of the program. A student will be withdrawn from class after six consecutive days of being absent.

Class Times

Classes typically meet four days per week. On TCC’s campus, classes are set up by subject and educational functional levels. The classes are 50 minutes long. At our offsite locations, classes are in three hours blocks and usually are from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or 6 - 9:00p.m.

The GED Tests measure competency in five subject areas: language arts, writing, social studies, science, reading and mathematics.

Test 1 - Language Arts, Writing includes two parts

Part I : 50 multiple-choice items covering sentence structure, usage and mechanics.
Part II: Essay on a suggested topic. The essay represents about 36 percent of the Writing Skills Test score. Examinees who write off topic receive a zero and must retake both parts of the test.

Test 2 - Social Studies (50 items)
Includes questions about world history, U.S. history, civics and government, economics and geography and related topics

Test 3 - Science (50 items)
Includes questions about biology, earth and space science, physics, chemistry, environmental and health topics and science relevant to everyday life

Test 4 - Language Arts, Reading (40 items)
Asks students to interpret prose, poetry, drama, business communications and media/current events

Test 5 - Mathematics (50 items)
Includes whole numbered operations, number sense, decimal numbers and operations, fractions and operations, number relationships, statistics and data analysis, percents, probability, algebra functions, measurement, geometry and formulas -pie charts, bar graphs and tables are used and problem solving and consumer math skills are tested.

Those seeking their GEDs in a TCC program may use the College's Learning Commons for academic support. The Learning Commons offers one-stop learning support for all students and is located on the main TCC campus near the intersection of Pensacola and Appleyard (Building 30).
Walk-ins are welcome, or call (850) 201-8193 to make an appointment.
The Learning Commons is open:

M-Th 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fri 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

TCC Library
The TCC Library provides the resources and services necessary to support the objectives of the college, and exists to facilitate and improve learning as an integral part of the instructional program.

View our YouTube Videos:

2010 Graduation