How are cultural, social and economic biased factored into the test to assure equity for all test takers?
The GED Testing Service has carefully reviewed all aspects of the test to see if a stimulus affects a particular popular in any unfair way. The panel of reviewers, who are sensitive to these issues, has conducted practice rehearsals with populations most like to be affected based on race, age, gender, socio-economic status, etc. GED Testing Service Executive Director Joan Auchter remarked that “we feel we are way ahead in tackling the diversity issues.” • Q: What provisions have been made for physically challenged students? A: There are Braille, large print, and audio versions for test candidates. Other physical accommodations will continue to be made for other obstacles a candidate might have. • Q: Is there a Spanish version available? A: The GED 2002 in Spanish will be available in September, 2003. • Q: Are GED 2002 standards uniform across the United States and Canada? A: Not entirely. Each state has the right to enforce some guidelines. A state can impose a higher passing grade, fo
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