GED

The GED® test is made up of 4 subjects area, each tested separately: Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. You don’t have to take all 4 tests at once — you can space them out and go at your own pace.

Mathematical Reasoning

Learn math concepts, measurements, equations, and applying math concepts to solve real-life problems. You don’t have to memorize formulas and will be provided a formula sheet to use on the exam.

Topics

Basic Math
Geometry
Basic Algebra
Graphs and Functions

Exam Details

2 parts
Access to math formula sheet and on-screen calculator
Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, fill-in-the-blank, select an area, and drop-down)

Duration

115 minutes
Includes 2 minutes of instructions and final review
Includes 3 minute break between parts

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Social Studies

Learn to to apply American social studies concepts, know how to read graphs and charts displaying social studies data, and use reasoning to interpret information. The social studies exam is not about memorization. You won’t need to memorize the capitals of countries or dates that events occurred, but given some information about an event you might need to use that in drawing conclusions.

Topics

Reading for Meaning in Social Studies
Analyzing Historical Events and Arguments in Social Studies
Using Numbers and Graphs in Social Studies

Exam Details

1 part
Access to on-screen calculator
Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, select an area, and drop down)

Duration

70 minutes
Includes 2 minutes of instructions and final review
No break

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Reasoning Through Language Arts

Learn reading and writing concepts, including grammar. You’ll need to read excerpts from a variety of informational and literary sources and show your understanding, draw conclusions, and write clearly. Your writing will demonstrate your ability to analyze two passages, decide which argument has more convincing evidence and explain why the evidence supports your choice.

Topics

Reading for Meaning
Identifying and Creating Arguments
Grammar and Language

Exam Details

3 sections
1 written essay (extended response)
Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, select an area, and drop down)

Duration

150 minutes
Includes 3 minutes of instructions and final review
Includes 10 minute break between parts 2 and 3
Includes 45 minutes for the written essay

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Science

Learn to understand science concepts, know how to read graphs and charts displaying scientific data, and use reasoning to interpret science information. The science exam is not about memorization. You won’t need to memorize the periodic table of elements, but you will need to recognize names and symbols of key elements in answering some questions.

Topics

Reading for Meaning in Science
Designing and Interpreting Science Experiments
Using Numbers and Graphics in Science

Exam Details

1 part
Access to on-screen calculator
Multiple choice and other question types (fill in the blank, drag and drop, hot spot, and drop down)

Duration

90 minutes
Includes 2 minutes of instructions and final review
No break

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