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The GED is the General
Education Development credential, the learning adult’s alternative to a high
school diploma. The first GED Tests were developed in 1942 to help war veterans
finish their basic education. Today, for the 34 to 38 million adults in the US
who never graduated from high school, the GED is the best solution to make
educational and career progress. But many people don’t
understand the GED and the process of how to get it. As a GED instructor and
curriculum developer with PassGED, I’ve answered hundreds of questions from
students. It’s likely these questions and answers will be helpful to people who
need more information about the GED test and the testing process. What’s on the GED
test? The GED is a set of
five tests, which measures knowledge of math, science, social studies, reading
and writing. For the science, social studies and reading tests, you need to be
able to read a short passage, and then answer some questions that show you
understand the information that’s given. These tests mostly measure your ability
to make evaluations and inferences in the material. The math test requires
knowledge of basic number operations, very basic geometry and algebra and some
data analysis. You’ll also want to know how to use a calculator, since part of
the test allows you to use one. The writing test has
two parts. The first is a multiple-choice test about the mechanics of English
usage and the second is a 45-minute essay. What’s a passing score
on the GED test? That’s the big
question, right? The standard scores for the GED tests range from a minimum of
200 to a maximum of 800 on each test. To pass, you must score about 60% on each
test, which translates to a score of at least 410 on each GED test to pass it,
and an overall average score of 450 for the five-test battery. This means that
your score for any individual GED test cannot be below 410, but if you get some
that low, you need other GED tests to be well above 410 so that the scores for
all five GED tests average out to at least 450. Here’s a simple way to think
about this: if you’re taking a test with 10 questions, you’ll need to get at
least six answers correct to pass. Each question on the
GED test equals one point. You can miss one out of three questions, and still
pass the GED. What’s the pass/fail
rate? On average, two out of
three people who take the GED Tests pass. The better prepared you are for the
GED test, the greater your chances of doing well. Why do some people
pass easily, and other people fail? Some people seem to
pass the GED test the first time they take it, without studying. It’s likely
that they are good test-takers, and they can remember lots of knowledge from
high school. But since one out of three people don’t pass, this is the exception
to the rule. To pass the first time, most people really need to spend some time
getting ready for the test. How do I increase my
chances of passing? The best advice is to
study as much as possible for the GED test. The biggest reason people don’t pass
it the first time is that they don’t prepare well enough. What this means is
that you’ll probably need to spend time relearning some of the skills and
knowledge you’ve forgotten since high school. But don’t panic. If you do a
little studying in the right areas, you can pass it. It’s also a good idea to
get familiar with the test, so you know what to expect and to increase your
test-taking skills. Taking some GED practice tests is a good idea. It will show
you how the test works, give you an idea of a score and help you identify areas
where you most need to study. What’s the best way to
study? Taking some classes is
a good idea. Most communities have classes through their local high schools,
community colleges or universities. But often it’s hard to fit them into your
schedule with your job and family obligations. And lots of my students have
problems with childcare and transportation. If going to a class is a problem,
you can find some GED study at home programs and online GED classes that allow
you to work at your own pace, on your own schedule. Just make sure it’s the real
thing – lots of companies are out there that promise bogus diplomas. You can also get
preparation books, study guides and GED practice tests, which will help you get
ready for the GED test. Where do I take the
GED test? The GED tests are
given at official test centers in all major cities across the U.S. and Canada.
Even though some companies claim you can get your GED online, you can’t. The GED
is not given online, only at official test centers. International testing is
also available. The American Council
on Education website also provides this information, along with other resources.
The website for the ACE is http://www.acenet.edu. Read These Other Great GED Articles So You Can Pass the GED!
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