Crissy Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I have a relative who dropped out of school in her late junior high years. She is now 35 and her 4 children (ages 4-11) are becoming a little more independent. Because she has a bit more free time, she is considering her future and thinking about her GED. She is quite hesitant, and has said a number of times that she's not really sure she can do it. I would love to gather some resources and help her study at home to build her confidence. She does not have internet access at home, so I am looking for books, worksheets, study guides, etc. Does anyone here have any recommendations? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in MN Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 My advice is to let her just take it. If you have an eighth grade education you can pass it with flying colors. Your local community education service should have a practice test that she can take before the actual test to see if your sister has any "weak" areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 My advice is to let her just take it. If you have an eighth grade education you can pass it with flying colors. Your local community education service should have a practice test that she can take before the actual test to see if your sister has any "weak" areas. Thank you, Elizabeth! I'll help her check for practice resources in her area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 http://steckvaughnadult.hmhco.com/en/gedpractice.htm This can be looked at the privacy of her own home! In our state, the cc have Adult Basic Education classes, and you can take a free or very cheap test "placing" you. They have GED classes, too, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I think that I've seen GED study books at the library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 If she has a computer she might look into free downloads from the amazon or BN. I know they had some free study guide type books. I can't find them all right now. She could download the kindle and Nook apps to her computer and then study them at home. Bravo to her! I wish her well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Many libraries have GED classes! I'd check the library. If yours doesn't have classes I bet they at least have materials, or can point you in the right direction of where she might be able to get pre-GED classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 If she does need to study before she takes the test, I would encourage her to start at a slightly lower level than she needs to for confidence building. She might be surprised at what she does know though. I feel that a high school education has been somewhat watered down even since I graduated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Thank you all so much for your suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 (edited) Good for her! This is the one I got for my brother: Kaplan GED Self Study Guide. I picked this one out for him because it had a pre-test for all the subjects, covered content material, and then had post-tests. Edited March 19, 2011 by LunaLee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Another vote for Kaplan. I encouraged a friend to use this guide. She borrowed it from the library and succeeded in passing her GED. Also check local libraries, churches, etc. for free GED classes. I've seen a lot in my area but I live in a large city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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