GED Math Study Guide

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++answerWhat is the GED?

The General Educational Development, or GED, test is a high school-equivalency test—composed of four subtests—that certifies that the test-taker has high school-level academic skills.answer++

++answerWhat does GED stand for?

GED stands for “General Educational Development.”answer++

++answerCan you take the GED test in parts?

The four subtests can be taken together or separately, but you must pass all four subtests in order to pass the test overall.answer++

++answerIs a GED as good as a high school diploma?

Forty states currently offer the GED test. Once a test-taker passes the exam, then that person becomes eligible to receive a high school-equivalency diploma, which can be used in job applications or in applying to colleges or universities.answer++

++answerWhat is the point of a GED?

The GED is specifically designed for individuals who did not complete a high school diploma, no matter the reason.answer++

++answerHow can I pass the GED Math?

The best way to get your math GED is to study. Accepted, Inc., offers a GED math practice test online with purchase of our GED math study guide. Get as much GED math practice as you can. Our study guides have two math practice tests and additional GED math questions.answer++

++answerIs the GED Math test hard?

The Mathematical Reasoning test assesses mastery of key fundamental math concepts. Rather than focusing on specific content, the GED math test focuses on reasoning skills and mathematical thinking. Prepare for mathematical content areas, specifically algebra, data analysis, and number sense. Questions will assess your ability to make sense of complex problems, use logical thinking to find solutions, recognize structure, and look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. You also will be evaluated on the precision of your mathematics.

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++answerHow do I get my GED?

To find a test center near you, check with Pearson VUE. You will need to print your registration ticket from your online account and bring it, along with your identification, to the testing site on test day. Some test centers will require other forms or documentation, so make sure to check with your test center in advance.answer++

++answerWhat’s on the GED?

The GED test gauges high school-level content knowledge and skills in four areas: Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA), Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies.answer++

++answerIs the GED all multiple choice?

The test includes a variety of question types, including multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, hot spot, and fill-in-the-blank. The multiple-choice questions are a standard style in which the test-taker selects the best answer among a series of choices. In drag-and-drop questions, the test-taker must select the best answer, click on it, and drag it to the appropriate location. This usually involves sorting items into categories or making associations between different concepts. Hot spot questions require the test-taker to click on a specific area of an image. For fill-in-the-blank questions, the test-taker must type in the word or phrase missing from the statement or question.answer++

++answerHow long is the GED Math Test?

You will have 115 minutes (one hour and 55 minutes) for the GED math test. There are approximately 49 questions.answer++

++answerCan I use a calculator on the GED Math?

You may bring a TI-30XS scientific calculator to the test. You will be provided with a formula reference sheet for the math test.answer++

++answerHow is the GED Administered?

The GED exam is a computer-based test offered at a wide range of sites throughout the United States and the world.

Check in advance with your testing center for specific testing guidelines, including restrictions on dress and accessories. You may take the subtests all on the same day or individually on separate days. There is no required order for completing the test. Certain jurisdictions may apply limits to the amount of time available for completing all four tests.answer++

++answerShould I guess on the GED?

There is no guessing penalty on the math GED, so you should always guess if you do not know the answer to a question.answer++

++answerHow is the GED Math Scored?

You will receive your scores on your GED math test within twenty-four hours of completing the exam. The number of raw points each question is worth depends on the number of required answers for that question. For example, a question that requires the test-taker to select two items from a drop-down menu would be worth two raw points.

There are forty-nine raw score on the Mathematical Reasoning test. The total number of raw points earned is then scaled to a score between 100 and 200.answer++

++answerWhat is a good GED score?

You must earn at least 145 scaled score points to qualify for your high school equivalency credential. Each test is scored independently, and points from one test cannot affect the point value of another. You must pass each subtest to qualify for your high school-equivalency credential.answer++

++answerWhat GED score is needed for college?

A score of at least 165 qualifies you as College Ready, and a score of 175 or higher qualifies you as College Ready + Credit, meaning you could qualify to receive college credit.answer++

++answerCan I retake the GED?

There are three versions of each test, so if you want to retake the test, you can do so right away up to two times. You will receive a different version of the test each time. If you still need to retake the test after the third time, you must wait sixty days. Ultimately, you may take each test up to eight times a year. If you do not pass one subtest, you are not required to retake all of the tests—only the one you failed.answer++