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Crash course
offered for GED exam preparation
Summer class at HFM BOCES reviews the five core subjects needed
for GED success.
HFM BOCES will offer a Fast Track course this summer for adult
learners ready to prepare for the General Educational
Development (GED) exam. Fast Track is an intensive review of the
five subject areas of the GED Tests: reading, writing, math,
science and social studies.
Writing skills review will include English grammar, sentence
structure, correct usage, punctuation and spelling. Reading will
incorporate prose, poetry and drama and critical reading skills
needed for three major areas of the GED tests. Math will include
a quick review of fractions, decimals, and percents. Math
instruction will focus on algebra, geometry and solving word
problems. Social studies and science instruction will include
content as well as a review of information found in maps,
graphs, charts, political cartoons, and other figures.
To participate in Fast Track, adult learners must demonstrate
their academic readiness to prepare for the GED test. Reading
and math scores of grade level 9.0 or above are required to
participate in the class.
Two orientation and screening sessions to determine academic
levels will be held on Wednesday, June 25 in the GED classroom
in the Alternative Wing of the HFM BOCES Campus. The morning
session begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. The evening
screening session runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Candidates must
arrive on time and attend the entire session. Attendance at the
screening is required to be eligible for the Fast Track class.
During the screening, students will take the Test of Adult Basic
Education (TABE) to determine academic grade equivalents.
Students must score above an 8.9 in reading and math to qualify
for admission to Fast Track.
Fast Track will be offered as morning or evening classes
beginning on July 7. The course concludes on August 15. Morning
classes, taught by Frank Mucilli, will be held on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening sessions
will be held on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9
p.m. The evening instructor is Raelyn Hillier. Students must
commit to attend all 6 weeks, no less than 6 hours per week.
Classes are free, supported by funding from the New York State
Education Department. Students will be responsible for their
books.
Seating is limited for this program. Attendance at the screening
is mandatory. To reserve a seat, call 736-4340. Voicemail is
available 24 hours a day. Provide your name, age (21+ only),
address, phone number and email address.
For additional information contact
Laurie E. Bargstedt, Coordinator of Adult Literacy and
Corrections Education, at 518-736-4340.
Download an information sheet
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