Where can I find the results of the piloting on this new test? What skills are needed on a computer and who will teach the candidates that?
The Usability Study that GED Testing Service conducted in 2010 evaluated and established standards for ease-of-use and the GED Test. This study showed that users with basic computer and keyboarding skills were able to successfully complete the computer-based GED Tests. Candidates will have access to a tutorial to practice using the computer-based system both before and during the testing session. Read more about this and other studies conducted during CBT PHASE 1 online at http://gedcbt.org/research.html. (Posted 3-31-11) It seems like CBT will de facto require Adult Education Programs to provide computer literacy training as a component of their GED preparation programs. I was wondering what the GED Testing Service is planning to do to assist these organizations in making this transition? This assistance could take many forms: creation of curricula, jointing lobbying for increased funding, program implementation consultants, providing for the availability of computers, etc. A tutorial
