The GED preparation class at Bates Technical College in Tacoma focuses on preparing students for the reading, social studies, science, math and writing questions that will appear on the GED exam. Each student is given an assessment to determine their levels of reading and math proficiency. This early assessment also allows instructors to address potential problems, such as testing anxiety.
Each GED student at Bates is given an individualized lesson plan so that they can focus on the areas in which they need the most help. Bates also provides a number of practice GED exams so that students are prepared for the types of questions and the intense testing situation they will face at the actual exam.
Bates Technical College
1101 S. Yakima Ave.
E316
Tacoma, WA 98405
253-680-7091
bates.ctc.edu
Formerly Bellevue Community College, Bellevue College offers a course for those preparing to take the GED exam or for those who need to review precollege math and English.
Students who enroll in the GED prep class at Bellevue College must have at least a seventh grade reading level. All students will participate in a new student assessment, which provides the instructors an idea of each student's abilities and the area in which she needs the most review.
Bellevue College
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA 89907
425-564-2067
bellevuecollege.edu
Spokane Community College offers a GED preparation class for adult learners 19 years of age or older who did not complete their high school diploma studies. Students ages 16 through 18 can also enter the GED preparation classes, as long as they provide an official release form from their school district's Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. This form indicates that the student has withdrawn from school and will not earn his or her diploma.
The GED preparation program instructs its students in the areas that are covered on the GED exam: mathematics, science, social studies, writing skills and arts. Those enrolled in the GED class can also receive computer literacy training and keyboard training in order to help them prepare for careers or continuing education that will involve technology.
Spokane Community College also offers its GED preparation classes online, for those who have heavy time restraints or who would prefer to study from home rather than in a classroom setting.
Spokane Community College
1810 N. Greene St.
Spokane, WA 99217
509-533-7000
ccs.spokane.edu