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GEDs provide adults who are not high school graduates the
opportunity to earn a high school level diploma. GED diplomas have been
issued since 1942 and are
identical to those from high schools in terms of how they can be used.
With your GED you will find you qualify for a variety of new occupations.
It is likely you will earn more money and find it easier to achieve promotions. Should you
choose, you will also be able to
attend college.
GED tests
In order to obtain your GED diploma you must take and pass the GED
test. Over half a million Americans take the test each year. About
70% pass.
GED tests are divided into 5 sections. Each section lasts 90 minutes.
| Test section |
Content |
Comment |
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| Language Arts |
Writing, Part I |
50 multiple choice
questions |
Paragraph organization;
sentence structure; use of verbs and pronouns; punctuation and
spelling |
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Writing, Part II |
Write essay |
45 minutes;
2 lined pages provided plus scratch paper |
| Social Studies |
|
50 multiple choice
questions |
U.S. history; world
history; geography; civics and government; economics |
| Language Arts |
Reading |
40 multiple choice
questions |
Comprehension of
workplace and literary materials |
| Science |
|
50 multiple choice
questions |
Physics; chemistry; life
science; earth and space sciences |
| Mathematics |
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Understanding
numbers; geometry and measuring; data and statistics; algebra. 80%
of questions in both math sections are multiple choice. |
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Part I |
25
questions |
A calculator
is provided |
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Part II |
25
questions |
Calculator cannot be used |
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GEDs are never given online, but instead are administered at test centers across the U.S. To find the
center
nearest you click here.
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GED preparation
GEDs are not life experience tests. They
are based on the material taught in high school. So succeeding on
the test means mastering that material.
While GEDs can be taken more than once, it is
important to study in advance. You can prepare by taking classes locally,
studying online, and/or reviewing a prep manual.
Selected GED preparation
manuals
Cracking the GED (Princeton Review) - The aim of this publication is to help you do well without
having to memorize facts. It is built around what actually appears on the
exam and includes two practice tests. 736 pages.
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Passing
requirements
When you take the GED you will receive a
standardized score between 200 and 800 on each of the five test sections. Your total score
will be the sum of your section scores. The passing requirements in most
states are a minimum of 410 on each section and a minimum total score of 2250. This means to pass
you must average at least 450 across all sections AND not score below 410
on any section.
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Master the GED (Peterson's)
- The selling feature of this manual is its completeness. It contains exercises and drills on every question type in all
the test sections. It features 5 practice exams, with 2 on CD. 888
pages.
The GED For Dummies - Nervous about taking the GED? Here
is a good
resource for getting the hang of standardized tests and determining your weak
areas. The book offers plenty of advice-- how to register and prepare, what to take with you to the test, even
how to dress. Includes 2 practice exams. 432 pages.
Other GED resources
LiteracyLink
- Study for your test by watching programs on your local PBS station.
American
Council on Education - Website of the official coordinating body for General Educational
Development certification. Contains research studies and
statistics as well as articles on the history of the test and its design.
Related resources at BoxFreeConcepts.com
College Admission Guide
- Covers SAT, ACT and other admission tests. Included in the guide
are a sample essay section and links to online practice tests.
Letter of Recommendation Guide -
Features advice on requesting and writing recommendations. Also includes free sample letters
as well as an automated job reference letter generator.
STAR
System - Provides schools offering adult education or GED preparation with a versatile method
for keeping student records publishing reports.
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