Global education leader Kaplan and the adult education software experts
at Aztec Software have joined forces to offer students getting ready for
a High School Equivalency Diploma the most comprehensive preparation
experience available. The partnership integrates Kaplan’s highly
effective content into Aztec Software’s proven computer and mobile-based
program. This pairing comes at a critical time for adult learners, as
recent figures show a sharp drop off in the number of people who
completed a High School Equivalency. GED Testing Service® , which writes
the GED® , reports successful tests fell from 540,000 in 2013 to
90,000 in 2014, and both the HiSET, Educational Testing Service’s test
offering, and TASC from McGraw Hill, are too new to offer much insight.
This drastic decline has been attributed by many adult education experts
to the increased difficulty of the tests relative to previous versions
of the GED and the change in test-taking mode, from paper and pencil to
computer-based.
The combined course, called Kaplan Learning System powered by Aztec
Software, is a tutorial program that not only gauges a student’s
readiness with complete assessments, but creates individualized learning
plans and the corresponding academic content that each learner needs to
ensure success on high school equivalency exams like the GED, TASC, and
HiSET. Available online, offline, and on every major mobile platform,
the course allows students to prepare virtually anytime, anywhere.
“Aztec Software’s powerful approach to learning, combined with its
ability to bolster adult educational development and achievement, aligns
well with Kaplan’s mission of helping individuals succeed in reaching
their educational and career goals ,” said Lee Weiss, head of New
Product Ventures, Kaplan Test Prep. “This partnership reinforces
Kaplan’s commitment to adult learners who are already in the workforce.
We know that when they succeed the American economy can succeed too.”
“This partnership is a game changer in an adult education landscape that
is constantly in flux,” said Jonathan Blitt, CEO of Aztec Software.
“With a combined 100-plus years of experience of preparing students to
successfully complete the increasingly rigorous battery of high-stakes
exams, the combination of Kaplan’s deep understanding of test-taking
strategies and Aztec Software’s interactive software will create the
most student-centric learning experience ever offered to adults. Most
importantly, adult learners, unlike their K-12 counterparts, are our
current workforce. Their need is immediate, and the economic impact of
more educated workers can be felt in real-time in every community in
every state in the country.”
For more information, please contact Russell Schaffer at russell.schaffer@kaplan.com
or 212.453.7538.
GED is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education,
which neither sponsors nor endorses this product.
About Kaplan Test Prep
Kaplan Test Prep (www.kaptest.com)
is a premier provider of educational and career services for
individuals, schools and businesses. Established in 1938, Kaplan is the
world leader in the test prep industry. With a comprehensive menu of
online offerings as well as a complete array of print books and digital
products, Kaplan offers preparation for more than 90 standardized tests,
including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate
school, as well as professional licensing exams for attorneys,
physicians and nurses. Kaplan also provides private tutoring and
graduate admissions consulting services. Additionally, Kaplan operates
new economy skills training (NEST) bootcamps designed to provide
immersive training in skills that are in high demand in today’s job
market and prepare participants for hire.
About Aztec Software
Founded in 1980 by educators, not technologists, Aztec Software has been
in the business of improving adult and young adult lives through
computerized skills remediation from its inception. Used throughout the
country in community colleges, correctional facilities, one-stop
centers, job corps centers, middle schools, and high schools, Aztec has
become an integral part of today’s complete educational curriculum.
Note to editors: Kaplan is a subsidiary of The Graham Holdings
Company (NYSE:GHC)
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