Place a bulletin board at the front of the classroom to announce information pertinent to the class. Include rules for the classroom that have previously been reviewed with the students. Also post a syllabus of topics to discuss during each class period. Add extra index cards and push pins to the board. At the end of class the student who has a question, but does not want to speak in class, can post it on the board.
It is useful to have a section of the classroom designated for mathematics tools like calculators, rulers, graphing paper, scales, weights and other manipulatives. Some students are visual and tactile learners who need to see and feel information to learn it. Utilize math manipulatives when studying for the mathematics section of the test when possible.
Each student needs a GED workbook to use during each class period and even take home for further study. Beyond reading the workbook, provide other nonfiction reading materials like newspapers and news magazines. It is important that the student read and comprehend nonfiction, since that is the genre of most texts beyond school and in the workplace.
Include computers within the class to serve as resources. The student may have a question from the reading material to research on the computer. He can also utilize the computer to study a topic of interest further. Not all students are computer literate. Provide an opportunity for the student to learn technology basics while preparing for the GED exam.
Arrange student desks into a circle or horse shoe shape. This arrangement is conducive to a seminar style class where the teacher leads conversations as the facilitator. This style provides an equal footing for student and teacher. The student is encouraged to share his information about topics and learn knowledge from peers as well. Within the GED class, many students bring diverse life experiences to create a richer and meaningful discussion.