GED

Has 4 Subjects

reasoning

Reasoning Through Language Arts

mathematical

Mathematical Reasoning

science

Science

social-studies

Social Studies

WHAT TYPES OF QUESTIONS ARE ON THE TEST?

The GED®test is made up of the following types of questions

1). Multiple choice
2). Drag and drop
3). Hot spot (select an area)
4). Fill in the blank
5). Short answer
6). Extended response

WHAT

TOPICS ARE ON THE TEST?

Language Art

THE REASONING THROUGH LANGUAGE ARTS TEST:

1). is 150 minutes

2). consists of 3 sections

3). includes a 10-minutes break between sections 2 and 3

4). includes one essay that you have 45 minutes to write

MEASURES YOUR:

1). ability to read closely, write clearly, and edit and understand written English

2). Ability to understand, interpret, and answer questions based on text

3). Ability to use evidence to support an argument

4). understanding of basic English skills at a level needed to succeed in university/college or a job

Social Study

THE SOCIAL STUDIES TEST:

1). is 70 minutes

2). allows you to use an on-screen TI-30XS calculator

MEASURES YOUR:

1). knowledge of civics and government (50%), U.S. history (20%), economics (15%), and geography and the world (15%)

2). ability to read, understand, and interpret social studies-related texts

3). problem-solving abilities in social studies-related situations

Science

THE SCIENCE TEST:

1). is 90 minutes

2). has no breaks

MEASURES YOUR:

1). knowledge of life science (40%), physical science (40%), and Earth and space science (20%)

2). ability to read, understand, and interpret science-related texts

3). problem-solving abilities in science-related situations

Mathematical Reasoning

THE MATHEMATICAL REASONING TEST:

1). is 112 minutes

2). has 2 parts

3). allows you to use an on-screen TI-30XS calculator for Part 2

4). gives you some Math formulas and a calculator reference sheet

MEASURES YOUR:

1). quantitative problem-solving abilities (45%)

2). algebraic problem-solving abilities (55%)

HOW

LONG WILL IT TAKE?

WHAT TYPES OF QUESTIONS ARE ON THE TEST?

Each test is a different length

  1. Math – 115 minutes
  2. Science – 90 minutes
  3. Social Studies – 70 minutes
  4. Reasoning Through Language Arts – 150 minutes