<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><HTML><FONT COLOR="#000040" SIZE=2 PTSIZE=10 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">Bev--------<BR>
We are finding the same problem with our younger GED students who are not focused and are disruptive to the more serious older student. Our plan at this time is to pull these students out of class (on a single night-an hour) and form an informal focus group so that we may gather information regarding their motivation in attending the program as well as their expectations. I believe the younger students are more ready for the exam, but lack direction and realistic goals.It also appears that it is this group who expects immediate gratification-a GED right away. Not so much the older students who have been away from the academic world for awhile. I also believe that the younger students are being told incorrect information from parents and guidance offices. It behooves us to be in communication with all the area High Schools for better information dissemination.I will certainly share any pearls of wisdom once garnered from this group. Rosalie Pavlis</FONT></HTML>