Adult Education and Family Literacy
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The General Educational Development (GED) Tests were originally developed in 1942 to assist returning World War II veterans who had not finished high school in continuing their education and reintegrating into society. Today, the tests are available to any adult who has not received a high school diploma. For more than sixty years, the GED Tests have provided an opportunity for millions of adults to complete the equivalent of a high school education, and earn their jurisdiction’s high school credential.
The most recent GED Test Series, the 2002 Series, represents the fourth update to the tests during their 60+ year history. The 2002 Series was created to meet today’s more stringent high school standards, and the ever-evolving demands of the workplace and higher education institutions.
The 2002 Series GED Tests reflect the most up-to-date, widely used, and available standardized assessment practices and secondary school curriculum standards. Major changes in the tests reflect the impact of welfare-to-work legislation, and the increased emphasis on academic standards in K-12 education.
The 2002 Series Tests cover language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics. The tests measure communication, information-processing, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in each content area. Most test questions use practical and realistic settings. Test-takers are not expected to recall precise facts, details, or definitions. Instead, questions require an understanding of broad concepts and generalizations.
Additional information on the content of the 2002 Series GED Tests can be found in our examinee resources section.
For additional information on the history of the GED Tests, visit the American Council on Education's official Site for GED Testing.