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The GED - Common Questions and the Answers

The GED is the General Education Development
credential. For adults who never finishedWhy do some people pass easily, and other
high school, statistics show it's adultpeople  fail?
learners' best alternative to a high school
diploma.Some people seem to pass the GED test the
first time they take it, without studying.
The first GED Tests were developed in 1942 toIt's likely that they are good test-takers,
help war veterans finish their basicand they can remember lots of knowledge from
education. Today, there are more than 39high school. But since one out of three
million adults in the US who don't have apeople don't pass, this is the exception to
high school degree. For them, the GED is thethe rule. To pass the first time, most people
best solution to advance in education, a jobreally need to spend some time getting ready
or  career,  and to build financial security.for  the  test.
But many people don't understand the GED andHow  do  I  increase  my  chances of passing?
the process of how to get it. As a GED
instructor, curriculum developer andThe best advice is to study as much as
volunteer online forum moderator withpossible for the GED test. The biggest reason
Essential Education Corporation and PassGED,people don't pass it the first time is that
I've answered hundreds of questions fromthey don't prepare well enough. What this
students. It's likely their most commonmeans is that you'll probably need to spend
questions and answers will be helpful totime relearning some of the skills and
people who need more information about theknowledge you've forgotten since high school.
test  and  the  testing  process.But don't panic. If you do a little studying
in  the  right  areas,  you  can  pass  it.
What  does  the  GED  actually  test?
It's also a good idea to get familiar with
The GED is a set of five tests, whichthe test, so you know what to expect and to
measures knowledge of math, science, socialincrease your test-taking skills. Taking some
studies, reading and writing. For theGED practice testsis a good idea. It will
science, social studies and reading tests,show you how the test works, give you an idea
you need to be able to read a short passage,of a score and help you identify areas where
and then answer questions that show youyou  most  need  to  study.
understand  the  information  that's  given.
What's  the  best  way  to  study?
These tests mostly measure your ability to
make evaluations and inferences in theTaking some classes is always a good idea.
material.Most communities have classes through their
local high schools, community colleges or
The math test requires knowledge of basicuniversities. But often it's hard to fit them
number operations, very basic geometry andinto your schedule, especially if you have
algebra and some data analysis. You'll alsojob and family obligations. And lots of my
want to know how to use a scientificstudents have problems with childcare and
calculator, since part of the test allows youtransportation. If going to a class is a
to  use  one.problem, you can find some GED study-at-home
programs andonline GED classes that allow you
The writing test has two parts. The first isto work at your own pace, on your own
a multiple-choice test about the mechanics ofschedule. Just make sure the online education
English usage. The second is an essay test,you choose is the real thing - lots of
and you'll write based on your background andcompanies are out there that promise bogus
experiences.diplomas  after  simple  online  tests.
What's  a  passing  score  on  the  GED test?You can also get preparation books, study
guides and GED practice tests, which will
That's the big question, right? The standardhelp you get ready for the GED test. Many are
scores for the GED tests range from a minimumavailable online, but your local library or
of 200 to a maximum of 800 on each test. Tocommunity college may offer GED materials
pass, you must score about 60% on each test,through loan programs at no charge. You may
which translates to a score of at least 410also find materials in your local bookstore.
on each GED test to pass it, and an overallChances are, stores that sell used books, or
average score of 450 for the five-testeven thrift stores will also have some GED
battery. This means that your score for anytest  prep  books.
individual GED test cannot be below 410, but
if you get some that low, you need other GEDWhere  do  I  take  the  GED  test?
tests to be well above 410 so that the scores
for all five GED tests average out to atThe GED tests are given at official test
least  450.centers in all major cities across the U.S.
and Canada. Even though some companies or
Each question on the GED test equals oneschools claim you can get your GED online,
point. You can miss one out of threeyou can't. The GED is not given online, only
questions,  and  still  pass  the  GED.at official test centers. International
testing  is  also  available.
The essay portion of the test is scored
differently, and readers score it based onMore  Resources
your writing ability to use language and your
word  choices.You can find test site information at passGED
to help you locate your local official test
What's  the  pass/fail  rate?center,  at
On average, two out of three people who takeSource  for  online  practice  tests:
the GED Test pass. The better prepared you
are for the test, the greater your chances ofStudy hard, and good luck on your GED!
doing  well.



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