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HiSET (formerly GED)
in High School Completion
Civics / US Gov
with Phil Wormuth, RSU 24 Adult Education
What is the American Dream? Explore a series of real-life, U.S. historical case studies that chronicle a variety of groups and individuals in their quest to achieve social justice and equal treatment under the law. Learn about how the US government works to create laws and how your voice matters when we can participate in our governing system. Discuss, research, and write about the roots of US social history and government.
Students earn a high school credit in Civics / US Government for completion of this course.
Please call us to register for this class: 207-422-4794.
HiSET Reading and Writing
with Phil Wormuth, RSU 24 Adult Education
Fine tune your reading and writing skills for both of these HiSET tests.
The HiSET Reading test includes a variety of non-fiction, informational texts. Test questions will focus on reading comprehension, interpretation, and analysis. In class, we target building skills for identifying main ideas, support details, organizational styles, and vocabulary. Class discussions will help you develop skills in interpreting different writing styles.
The HiSET Writing test requires you to write an essay and answer multiple choice questions centered on editing and revising sentences. The multiple-choice section includes spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence organization.
Whether you think of yourself of a beginner writer or an accomplished writer, we can help you fine tune your writing for HiSET success. We focus on the writing process: developing your thoughts, creating a draft, editing, and revising. As you edit your writing, you will also review rules of writing for the multiple-choice section of the test.
We will also talk about and practice test taking strategies and overcoming test anxiety.
Details of the HiSET Reading test: 65 minutes - this is the shortest HiSET test. There are 50 multiple-choice questions.
Details of the HiSET Writing test: 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete 60 multiple choice questions and write an argumentative essay. The essay requires you to respond to a question (giving your opinion) comparing two articles.
This class is for our high school completion program. Please contact us for registration information @ 207-422-4794.
HiSET Math
with Trudy Martin, RSU 24 Adult Education
Learn new math skills and brush up on the basics in order to pass the HiSET Math test. Work with your instructor to target any gaps in your math knowledge and learn new skills. The HiSET math includes: number operations, measurement, geometry, data analysis, probability, and algebra. In addition to math skills, we focus on test taking skills and breaking down math and test anxiety.
A little about the HiSET math test:
The HiSET math test is 50 multiple choice questions; you have 90 minutes to complete the test. We provide a calculator, a formula sheet, and scrap paper and pencils. You can take the HiSET on paper or on the computer. Most people prefer taking the test on computer. You receive your score immediately on the computer. It can take up to two weeks to get your scores if you take the test on paper.
All students take practice tests before taking the official HiSET tests; there is no cost for taking the HiSET in Maine.
This class is for our high school completion program. Please contact us for registration information @ 207-422-4794.
HiSET Math Learning Lab
with Jessica Conley, Windham/Raymond Adult Education
This learning lab supports students preparing for the HiSET mathematics test. Instruction covers test-taking skills as well as problem solving strategies in the content areas of Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Number Operations and more. Open enrollment.
Wednesdays, 1/17-6/5; 2:30–5:30 pm; WRAE Learning Center; Free
For more information or to register, please reach out to ABE Coordinator Catherine Giuffre-Renaud by phone (207) 892-1819, Ext. 2191 or email at: cgiuffre-renaud@rsu14.org . Thank you for choosing Windham Raymond Adult Education!
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HiSET Lab
with Nancy Hebert, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education
Mid-Maine Adult Education offers a flexible HiSET program to meet your busy life. Our HiSET program provides individualized academic assistance to help you prepare and take the HiSET. Now is the perfect time to complete your High School credential and take the next step in your professional career!
The HiSET consists of five(5) subject tests:
1) Reading
2) Writing
3) Social Studies
4) Science
5) Mathematics
To pass & earn your HiSET credential, all subject tests must be passed individually. Additionally, all five subject test scores must add up to a required composite score to meet full completion requirements and earn your credential. All tests are multiple-choice with the exception of the Writing test, which has multiple-choice and one essay prompt. Testing accommodations may be available for individuals with documented disabilities.
Our instructors work at your pace to develop a learning plan that works for you. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays during the afternoons and evenings to provide a range of options for learners to attend. All HiSET learners have access to goal-planning, college application/enrollment assistance, resume help, job search navigation, and more.
Contact our office at (207) 873-5754 or email adulted@watervillek12.org to register.
Get Ready for College Math
with Trudy Martin, RSU 24 Adult Education
Contact our office to register at 422-4794 or email adultedinfo@rsu24.org
Brush up on your math skills before taking a college math course! Work on arithmetic basics up to Algebra 1 topic. This is a great class to build your confidence in your math skills for college or work. Move from "I can't do math," to "I CAN do math!"
Class will meet weekly on Zoom. Delayed viewing is available on an individual basis. Students will need a laptop, tablet or desktop (not a phone) with a camera and microphone as well as high speed internet. No textbook. Expect 2-3 hours of homework a week outside of class. Students who have completed our College Transitions Program and are still feeling nervous about math are encouraged to enroll. Students need to provide recent assessment scores, which can be taken with us.
If you have questions before registering, email Trudy at tmartin@rsu24.org
No cost to former College Transitions students.
HiSET Appointment/Assessment & Learning Lab
with Boothbay Region Adult & Community Education
Set up an appointment with adult education staff for intake, assessment and advising. After we get to know you and your goals, you will take the CASAS reading and math tests, which helps us determine your learning level. These are not graded and the score is informational. It helps us get to know you as a unique learner so we can support your educational goals. Once intake and assessment is complete, you can begin preparing for the HiSET by attending learning labs. A qualified instructor will help you strategize your learning tasks so you get the support you need in the areas you need it. For more information please visit us at: https://boothbayae.maineadulted.org/ or email: kwinslow@aos98schools.org
HiSET Prep & Completion
with Jim Palmer, Oak Hill Adult & Community Education
HiSet (formerly known as GED)
Standard testing hours are 2:00p.m.- 7:00 pm Monday - Thursday or call for appointment to set up a testing time. Call 207-375-6605.
Participants must be at least 17 years old and have not completed their high school education. If under the age of 17, parent/guardian permission and involvement is required.
HiSet Prep and Practice begins with pre-testing in each of the 5 subject categories. Instruction is based on individual need and best practice. Learning platforms of small group, individual paper or online programming as well as one-on-one tutoring is available by appointment, at no additional cost.
Language Arts - Writing (part 1 M/C, part 2 Essay)
Language Arts - Reading
Social Studies
Science
Mathematics