A Study of the Validity of the Armed Forces Institute Tests of General Educational Development in the Field of Social Studies

1946 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Edith Bradley
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Educational Development ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
General Educational Development

The Relationship of Job Characteristics to Successful Placements for Psychiatrically Handicapped Individuals

1982 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Wilson ◽  
John D. Rasch
Keyword(s):  
Educational Development ◽  
Psychosocial Rehabilitation ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
General Educational Development ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This study investigated the relationship of job maintenance to select characteristics of competitive jobs held by 53 psychiatrically handicapped individuals who had participated in a psychosocial rehabilitation program. The results indicated that placements maintained the longest generally involved more significant relationships with things (sixth digit of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles code). Specific vocational preparation requirements of placements were also somewhat higher in longer maintained jobs. It was found that strength requirements, general educational development, and average aptitude requirements were not strongly related to job maintenance.

scholarly journals Relationship of First-Year University Grades of Non-High School Graduates with the Tests of General Educational Development

1980 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-82
Author(s):  
J. Douglas Ayers
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Educational Development ◽  
The United States ◽  
General Educational Development ◽  
Admission Policy ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
Remedial English ◽  
Open Admission ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
High Level

The Tests of General Educational Development (GED) are used extensively in the United States and in all provinces and territories in Canada except Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta for high school equivalency certification. The five tests, which include English, Social Studies, Natural Sciences, Literature, and Mathematics, measure reading comprehension and general knowledge in the subjects rather than specific content of secondary school courses. Nevertheless, they tend to be good predictors of success in colleges and univer- sities. Where these institutions do not have an open admission policy, it is recommended that they determine relative cut-off points for admission to programs. Results of this study indicate that where such cut-off points have been established, they may be at an unnecessarily high level; also, that an open admission policy, especially if supported by remedial English and study skills courses, may be advisable.

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