I"am adult with a learning disability, having problems studying for high school diploma,GED.?

Answer 1

Test Taking Strategies - Suggestions for Students

Good Test Study Techniques

1. Use memorization for critical facts and information:

Association with something already known
Mnemonic device (acronym or jingle)
Whole learning
Recite and write
2. Repetition and review using:

Study cards
Topic cards
Lists
Notes in a diagram or web
Outlines
Self-Preparation Before the Test

Gather all the necessary materials (pen, paper, etc.) the day/night before.
Get a good night's sleep and get up with plenty of time to spare.
Eat something (preferably not "sugar").
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Psych yourself up for the test - know you are ready.
Leave a little early (know from an advance run how to get to the site and how long it takes to get there).
After arriving, find a quiet place to focus - breath deeply to reduce anxiousness.
Practice relaxation techniques.
Run the "movie" of success in your "mind's eye" - know you will succeed.
Avoiding Test Panic & Anxiousness

1. Gear up

Know that you are ready
Recognize that the test is a way of demonstrating all that you know
Pay attention to how you talk to yourself - replace negative messages with positive, realistic ones.
2. Visualize success - the "Certificate or Score" desired

Set the goal of passing the test
Create a mental movie of completing the test and passing
Re-create this image three times daily for three-four days prior to the test
3. Relax - do some relaxation techniques before the test

Deep breathing oxygenates the brain and helps focus
Moderate to light exercise
Focus on relaxing shoulders and muscles
4. Organize study/course content

Class notes and workbook pages
Highlighted information
Think about key things learned
5. Use advance thinking techniques

Recognize what will be most important to know
Review sample tests and formats
Think about scenarios that will help convey/connect
Test Question Cues

Look for inter-item cues. One question may provide information for another.
Look for qualifying and absolute words. Qualifying words more likely to be correct: Generally Often Some Most
Absolute words less likely to be correct: Always Never All Nobody
Look for grammatical agreement. Usually agrees with the "stem" of the question: A/An Singular/Plural
Look for word associations and synonyms.
Anticipate the answer.
Eliminate unlikely alternatives.
Before Starting to Answer Test Questions

Listen carefully to all directions.
Clarify any confusing points immediately.
Write name and other required identifying information.
Position the test booklet so you do not have to cross your arm over the line of vision to record each answer.
Assess the test - number of questions, time, etc.
Note where you should be in the test when half the time is gone.
Throughout the exam do relaxation techniques to ease tension and stress.
Taking Multiple Choice Tests

Answer questions in order. Answers to earlier questions often provide clues and memory-joggers to later questions.
Read the items carefully - use the mind's voice. Re-read for clarification.
Watch out for terms like "always and never," or "all of the above" or "none of the above."
Cross out choices that are obviously wrong.
Leave tougher questions and come back to them. Keep track of the ones skipped on scratch paper so they can be easily found.
When you have gone through the entire test once, go back and answer the questions you skipped. Eliminate the choices that are probably wrong and make an educated guess of the correct answer.
Change an answer only for a very good reason. Usually, your first answer is best.
Taking the Essay Test

Review the essay topic.
Outline response. This prevents "blocking out" the ideas/thoughts and keeps the writing sequenced/organized and on track.
Identify key words that indicate what should be included in the response:

Compare and contrast
Analyze
Discuss
Explain
Be sure to respond in the manner requested.
Jot down (or draw pictures and symbols) initial thoughts and ideas about the topic before beginning to write the response.
Write out response:
Opening statement (rephrases topic)
Paragraphs (main points w/ two-four details, examples or supporting statements)
Summary (a conclusion)
Check the following:
Neatness
Spelling
Punctuation
Grammar
Indented/skipped lines for new paragraph or ideas
Left sufficient margins
Erased/crossed out carefully/neatly
Reread the essay.
Make a final check.

Answer 2

What's your disability? Is your question about how to study for your GED? If so, find a friend or relative who can tutor you through the preparatory material for the test and use the skills you do have to learn the essentials.

There are practice tests that you can take advantage of and should.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=ged+practice+test

Education is the way we expand our universe. Expand yours and enjoy yourself, too. Whatever your problem, ADD? Dyslexia? Find ways around those little road blocks and have a great life! Good for you for going for it.

Answer 3

I've taught for GED preparation programs...unfortunately many learning disabilities among adults go undiagnosed. Its good that you realize you have a learning disability so you can now deal with it. I would talk to your teacher and ask them for strategies for you to learn more effectively -- you might find that you are a more visual learner, or learn better using certain types of workbooks, etc.

I've taught many students who have gotten their GED's and have had learning disabilities -- it is possiible to don't give up!

Answer 4

Graphical notes and learning
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subject:

subset:

definitions:


make a tree of facts from the major part of the it you want to learn, then place all subsets into a line and break done the facts into individual pieces. Then you will now what it is you studied from top to bottom. It however takes longer but that's OK if you have a learning disability that is the way of things.

Answer 5

Ask your teacher for help. See if there is extra tutoring for you. Since you haven't stated what
your disability is only your teacher can truly
help you. Find out if there is a teacher who works with people who have learning disabilities who can
help you. Good luck.

Answer 6

Go to a doc and try to get SSI