“Te Obtactu Gradel2 Staudcug The Grade 12 equivalency exam programme has just gotten underway, after a long wait for books. Cassiar has been designated as an exam centre, and the tests will be held here in late May. Tutoring sessions have been arranged for the people working on these exams. If you would like to obtain your B.C. Grade 12 standing, call 778-7358 for more information. 1 ThE GED TESTS? The General Educational Development Tests are a series of five comprehensive examinations in the areas of English Expression, Social Studies, Natural Sciences, Literature and Mathematics. They are de- Signed to measure as directly as possible the major generalizations, ideas and intellectual skills that are normally gained through twelve years of formal education. 2. WHY TAKE THE GED TESTS? Many adults who did not graduate from secondary school have acquired skills, through work and study experiences, at or above secondary school level. The GED tests provide an opportunity for these people to earn an official document stating they have a Grade XII Secondary School equivalency standing which may assist them in qualifying for better jobs, for promotions within their own organizations and in applying for admission to post-secondary educational institutions. Some people may wish to take the tests for personal satisfaction. While the Department of Education can not guarantee that such a certificate will be accepted by employers or post-secondary institutions in every instance, experience in other jurisdictions indicate these certificates may be of considerable assistance. 3, WHAT DO THE TESTS COVER? - Here is a brief description of each test: (1) "Correctness and Effectiveness of Expression" covers spelling, punctuation, capitalization, work usage (correct verb tense, agreement of sub- ject and verb, etc.) and work choice (choosing the best word to fit to sentence). (2) "Interpretation of Reading Materials in the Social Studies" has about 13 short reading passages taken from books in the Social Studies (history, government, social problems, etc.). Each passage is followed by six or seven ques- tions which test your general knowledge and your ability to "dig out'' the important meanings in what you read. (3) "Interpretation of Reading Materials in the Natural Sciences" is like the Social Studies test but the reading passages and questions are about Biology, Earth Science, Physical Science, and Chemistry. (4) "Interpretation of Literary Materials" has about 13 passages like those commonly found in secon- dary school literature books (fiction, poems, short essays, drama, etc.). Following each passage are six or seven questions testing your understanding of the selection. (5 VY "General Mathematical Ability" is a fifty-ques- tion test of Mathematics problems ranging from arithmetic (fractions, decimals, averages, etc.) and algebra (graphs, factors, equations, etc.) to geometry (area, angles, congruence, etc.). 4, WHO MAY TAKE THE TESTS? Applicants must meet the following three require- ments at the time of application. * Minimum age of nineteen * British Columbia residency of at least six months immediately preceding the date of application to write. * Out. of school for at least one full academic year. : FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE TESTS, CALL MRS, GRANT AT 778-7358, OR WRITE THE DEPT, OF EDUCATION, VICTORIA, AND ASK FOR THE GED INFORMATION BOOKLET‘ Page 3 Nitin Lights College Dr. Moore, Principal of the Northern Lights College in Dawson Creek and Mr. Walker, Director of Northern Lights College, from Fort Nelson were guests of Cassiar Asbestos on February 5th, for a short visit, to set up a G.E.D. Programme for the citizens of Cassiar. They will be looking into two types of management courses, upgrading courses for nurses in the community and various other training courses and short seminars. Northern Lights College is one of four northerm colleges that have been set up this year. Adult education extension service centres are being set up in Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek and Prince George. Mr. Walker will be visiting Cassiar once a month to work with the commmity. Mrs. Grant is their represen - tative in Cassiar. Mrs. Grant is to be credited on the great deal of work she has done for the College. The classes of the first term have now ended. A number of Cassiar residents enjoyed learning Yoga, taught by Beverly Evans; Spanish, taught by Jack Robison; Crocheting and Knitting, taught by Francine Gagnon ; Ladies' Keep-Fit, led = Frank McLean; German Baking, taught by Hilda Voss; Aviation, taught by Gerald CGunnane and Ham Radio, which continues under Ron Lowe. Classes are now underway in Industrial Education, under Pat Hickman, and Ethnic Cooking, with instruction by 5 different teachers: Natalie Olson, Martha Wallenborn Kirsten Smidt, Anna Guarducci, and Mary Callow. A 6 week class in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation is planned for later in the spring. This course will also qualify people for a first hunting licence. WEEKEND WORSHOPS Several workshops can be held in Cassiar if there is sufficient interest. BATIK - Mrs. Umi Day of Fort Nelson, trained in Japan in batik and tie-dying, will conduct a weekend work- shop here, probably in late April. Please call Wilma Grant - 778-7358 if you are interested in having this held here. LAW FOR THE LAYMAN: A weekend (10 hour) workshop, to be conducted by a lawyer, Ken Learn, on topics of interest to many. - Rights and responsibilities of citizens in the community. - Family: adoption, juvenile delinquency, etc. - Family breakdown: child custody, separation, divorce - Basic property rights - buying §& selling, land- lord tenant act. This would be held, probably, in May. Again,. let Mrs. Grant know if you are interested in this. The fee for a weekend - 10 hour - workship will be, in most cases, $25.00. DEASE LAKE BUILDING SUPPLIES ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.......9:00 A.M, - 6:00 P.M.