Inmate Students Can Use Aztec Lab to Prepare for GED® Ready Test

Inmate students used to have to obtain a minimum score of 9.0 or higher on the Level A TABE test in Reading or Math to be allowed to take the GED^® Ready Test. On June 4, students were finally able to qualify for the GED^® Ready Test by taking the Aztec practice test in the Academic lab. They are also able to take the GED^® Ready Test in a certain subject if they pass that subject in the Aztec practice test.

There are differences between the two testing methods are interesting. The TABE test gauges the student's grade level for reading, math and language arts, and also gauges what class the student should be placed in. The TABE is a written test as well.

The Aztec test, which is a part of the Academic lab, is a learning lab and is computer based. The test is written in a way so it mimics the setup of the GED^® Test, which allows the students to learn how they will have to take the GED Test^®. This lab is utilized by every teacher, and they rotate once a week in the labs.

After doing either of these practice exams, students will still need to take and pass the GED^® Ready Test in order for them to be able to take the Official GED Test^®.