Research: Overview, Data, and Analysis
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files. To download a free copy, please visit the Adobe web site. Cognitive Skills Matter in the Labor Market, Even for School Dropouts
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J. Tyler, R. Murnane and J. Willitt, National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL), 2000
Looks at the relationship between cognitive skill levels of high school dropouts and their earnings. Data are drawn from 16- to 21-year-old students in New York and Florida who took the GED exams between 1986 and 1990. Among the findings: higher-level basic skills improved yearly earnings for high school dropouts.
http://www.ncsall.net/?id=666 Estimating the Labor Market Signaling Value of the GED
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J. Tyler, R. Murnane and J. Willett, National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL), 2000
Synopsis of a report that combines demographic and earnings information with GED test score data (for a national sample of 1990 test-takers) to examine the economic impact of the GED. New methodology takes into account variability between states in GED passing standards in order to avoid selectivity bias issues. Provides executive summary and outlines data collected, methodology, results and conclusion. Full report available from NCSALL by request.
http://www.ncsall.net/?id=667 GED Issues Brief, Meeting the Needs of Chicago Test-Takers
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Center for Impact Research and Women Employed, 2000
Builds on 1998 report published by the Center for Impact Research and Women Employed that examined the low rates of GED test-taking in Illinois, the low pass rate in Chicago, and challenges to improvement. Looks at actions taken by the Illinois State Board of Education in response to the report and new issues that arose. Focuses on three issues authors feel are central to success? segmenting the test, number and location of test-taking sites, and pre-tests. Compares Chicago's GED results and issues with those of other major cities.
Download/view: PDF (54KB) | HTML The General Educational Development (GED) Credential: History, Current Research, and Directions for Policy and Practice
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J. Tyler, in J. Comings, B. Garner, and C. Smith (Eds.), Annual Review of Adult Learning and Literacy, Volume 5, 2005
Describes the history and development of the GED credential and its impact on the labor market and postsecondary education outcomes. Identifies lessons that can be learned from research on the economic benefits of the GED and makes recommendations for policy, research, and practice.
http://www.ncsall.net/?id=778 Helping Adult Learners Make the Transition to Postsecondary Education
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J. Alamprese, Abt Associates, Inc., 2005
This Adult Education Background Paper examines the challenges facing adult education programs in providing transition services, offers examples of emerging transition efforts, and discusses the implications for policy and practice of these efforts to encourage more adult learners to pursue higher education.
Download/view: PDF (98KB) | HTML Is the GED a Valuable Credential? – Myths and Realities #10
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B. Lankard Brown, ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career and Vocational Education, 2000
Compares the skills and accomplishments of GED recipients with high school graduates, analyzes the benefits of GED attainment for high school dropouts, and examines the postsecondary education and training opportunities available to those who obtain GED certificates.
http://www.cete.org/acve/docgen.asp?tbl=mr&ID=100 Who Benefits from Obtaining the GED? Evidence from High School and Beyond
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R. Murnane, J. Willett, and J. Tyler, National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL), 2002
Using evidence from a group of male sophomores from the 1980 High School and Beyond study, researchers examined the labor market benefits of a GED credential to a variety of high school dropouts.
http://www.ncsall.net/?id=658 Who Passed the GED Test: 2004 Statistical Report
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The American Council on Education, GED Testing Service, 2006
A statistical analysis of the overall results from the 2004 GED test, describing who passed the test, why they took it, and trends in participation.
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