Tennessee College of Applied Technology Whiteville Adult Education

1685 US Highway 64, Whiteville, TN 38075
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Frequently Asked Questions about the TTC Whiteville Adult Education Program

- How do I get started?

All new students will need to attend a New Student Orientation. Please call or check information sheets for times and dates. During Orientation the new student will take a TABE assessment so we will know where to start and set goals for your participation in the program.

- What are the requirements to enroll in the Adult Education program?

You must be at least 18 years of age and must have withdrawn from public/private or home school. If you are 17 and wish to be admitted to the program, you must provide a signed and notarized “Eligibility for Enrollment in Adult Education” form with the appropriate documentation of withdrawal. This form must be obtained from the Hardeman or Chester County Board of Education.

-How much does it cost for the Adult Education classes?

The classes are free! We will work with you until you have learned the skills you need to progress to the next level. Funding for the program is provided through a grant with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Adult Education.

- What is the TABE test and why do I have to take it?
The TABE (Tennessee Adult Basic Education) test is an assessment of your Reading, Mathematics and Language skills. All official Adult Education providers in Tennessee use this test to assess incoming students’ educational levels. The analysis from your test is used to help determine an appropriate educational track for you.

- What is the TABE test like?

The TABE test is a standardized, multiple-choice test with Easy, Medium, Difficult and Advanced levels. The level of test you take is determined from a Locator test. The Locator test matches your current educational level of the TABE. You will complete both the Locator and the TABE Survey on your first day of attendance.

- What do my TABE scores mean?

Your TABE test results will tell us if you already have the skills you need to prepare for the GED® test or if you need to work on those basic skills first. We look for minimum scale scores of 518 on D LEVEL test in Reading to indicate your readiness for GED level work. Scale scores at this level and higher will mean a minimum of 12 hours of instruction in the Adult Education program to cover select topics at the GED level. Lower scores will mean you should plan to spend more than 12 hours in class until you achieve skills at this higher level.

- How do I know when I am ready for the GED?

You and your instructor will decide when you are ready to sign up for the Official GED Practice Test (OPT). The OPT is required before you can take the GED® test. It is also a good way to determine how ready you are for the GED.

- What do I need to know to pass the GED?

You need to be able to read, apply information from reading in a variety of subject areas (math, social studies, science, literature, non-fiction), to use math in problem solving, to edit written English and to write an essay on assigned topic.

- How long will it take me to get ready for the GED?

That depends on you and how long it takes you to acquire the skills you need to pass.

- Why do I have to take the Official Practice Test?

Tennessee, like many other states, requires GED candidates to take the Official Practice Test (OPT) before taking the Official GED® Test. The Official Practice Test is offered free through authorized Adult Education providers to qualifying candidates who have completed a course of study in the Adult Education program. The Official Practice Test is very similar to the Official GED® Test in style and content, but it is about half the length of the GED® test.

- What happens after I have taken the Official Practice Test?

Once you have taken the OPT, you will receive a transcript of your scores that you may take to a Tennessee Official GED® Testing Center to register for the GED® test. The state recommends an average score of 450, with no subject score below 410. If your OPT scores do not meet the recommended minimums, you should return to class for instruction on improving your scores, or you can elect to receive a transcript of your scores.

- How do I register for the GED® test?

To register for the GED® test, you must take your transcript, your valid state-issued ID and $55 to an Official GED® Testing Center to register and make an appointment for a test date. You must register at least one day before the scheduled test date and often seating for the GED® test is limited. You cannot register and test the same date. It may take up to the thirty minutes to complete the application process for the GED test.

- How can I prepare for the GED® test?

Preparation should begin with a good night’s sleep. Also, allow plenty of time to arrive at the Center on test day. Arriving late will not allow you to take the test. Achieving the state-recommended scores gives an excellent chance of passing the GED® test. To pass the Official GED Test, you must have an average score of 450 with no subject less than 410.

- How important is a GED®?

The GED® Diploma is a nationally recognized equivalency for the high school diploma. Most employers and colleges accept the GED® credential as equal to a high school diploma. As a GED graduate, you can take pride in knowing that 40% of high school graduates are unable to pass the GED® exam that you have passed.


New Student Orientation Information:

All students entering the Hardeman and Chester County Adult Education programs must attend a two day Orientation. During the Orientation, students will be pre-tested and assessed. If class time is needed, students will be assigned to a class based upon test results. If scores are sufficient, students will be given the proper paperwork to register for the Official GED© test. Orientation times are from 8:00-2:00 pm on the following dates:

Hardeman County
January 28 & 29
February 18 & 19
March 11 & 12
April 8 & 9


Chester County
January 14 & 15
February 4 & 5
February 25 & 26
March 18 & 19
April 15 & 16

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