GED TEST FOR DUMMIES

Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
	About This Book
	A Few Assumptions
	Icons Used in This Book
	Beyond the Book
	Where to Go from Here
Part 1 Getting Started with the GED Test
	Chapter 1 A Quick Glance at the GED Test
		What to Expect: The Testing Format
		Reviewing the Test Sections
			Reasoning through Language Arts test
			Social Studies test
			Science test
			Mathematical Reasoning test
		It’s a Date: Scheduling the Test
			Determining whether you’re eligible
			Knowing when you can take the test
		Taking the GED Test When English Is Your Second Language
		What You Have to Score to Pass the GED Test
			Identifying how scores are determined
			Knowing what to do if you score poorly on one or more tests
	Chapter 2 The Ins and Outs of the Computerized GED Test
		Familiarizing Yourself with the Computer
			Typing on the keyboard
			Clicking and dragging with the mouse
		Recognizing What the Questions Look Like on the Computer Screen
			Reasoning through Language Arts test
			Social Studies test
			Science test
			Mathematical Reasoning test
			Flag for Review button
	Chapter 3 The GED Test’s Four Sections and You
		Examining the Reasoning through Language Arts Test
			The reading section
			The grammar and language section
		Handling the Social Studies Test
		Knowing How to Grapple with the Science Test
		Conquering the Mathematical Reasoning Test
	Chapter 4 Succeeding on the GED Test
		Leading Up to Test Time
		Using Practice Tests to Your Advantage
		Finding Out What to Take to the GED Test
		Making Sure You’re Comfortable Before the Test Begins
		Discovering Important Test-Taking Strategies
			Watching the clock: Using your time wisely
			Addressing and answering questions
			Guess for success: Using intelligent guessing
			Leaving time for review
		Keeping Your Head in the Game
Part 2 Minding Your Ps and Qs: The Reasoning through Language Arts Test
	Chapter 5 Preparing for the Reasoning through Language Arts Test
		Grasping What’s on the Grammar and Language Component
			Looking at the skills the Grammar and Language component covers
			Understanding the format of the Grammar and Language component
		Rocking the Reading Comprehension Component
			Looking at the skills the Reading component covers
			Understanding the format of the Reading component
			Identifying the types of passages and how to prepare for them
		Preparing for the RLA Test with Tactics That Work
			Developing skills to read well
			Improving your mastery of grammar and language skills
			Learning about the format and content of each test section
	Chapter 6 RLA Question Types and Solving Strategies
		Tackling Grammar and Language Questions
		Choosing Wisely in the Reading Component
			Dealing with multiple-choice Reading questions
			Dealing with drag-and-drop Reading questions
			Dealing with questions with multiple passage sets
	Chapter 7 Working through Some Practice RLA Questions
		RLA Grammar and Language Practice Questions
			The questions
		The answers
		RLA Reading Comprehension Practice
			The questions
		The answers
	Chapter 8 Preparing for the Extended Response Component
		Examining the Extended Response Item
			Looking at the skills the Extended Response covers
			Understanding the Extended Response format
			Preparing to succeed on the Extended Response
		Writing the RLA Extended Response
			Managing your time
				Reading and planning (15 minutes total)
				Writing (20 minutes)
				Editing and revising (10 minutes)
			Putting together a winning essay
	Chapter 9 Writing an Extended Response Item
		Getting Familiar with RLA Extended Response
		A Sample Extended Response Prompt
		Evaluating Your Response
		Checking Out a Sample Response
Part 3 Finding Your Way: The Social Studies Test
	Chapter 10 A Graph, a Map, and You: Getting Ready for the Social Studies Test
		Looking at the Skills the Social Studies Test Covers
		Understanding the Social Studies Test Format and Content
			Checking out the subject areas on the test
			Identifying the types of passages
		Examining Preparation Strategies That Work
	Chapter 11 Social Studies Question Types and Solving Strategies
		Answering Questions about Text and Visual Materials
			Questions about text passages
			Questions about visual materials
		Acing the Social Studies Items
			Choosing an answer from multiple choices
			Coming up with an answer for fill-in-the-blank questions
			Dragging and dropping answers where they belong
			Choosing from a drop-down menu
		Managing Your Time for the Social Studies Test
	Chapter 12 Practicing Social Studies Questions
		Social Studies Practice Questions
		Answers and Explanations
Part 4 Peering at Your Specimen: The Science Test
	Chapter 13 From Aardvarks to Atoms: Confronting the Science Test
		Looking at the Skills the Science Test Covers
		Understanding the Test Format and What Topics Are Covered
		Examining Preparation Strategies That Work
	Chapter 14 Science Question Types and Solving Strategies
		Tackling the Science Test Questions
			Questions about text passages
			Questions about visual materials
		Practicing with Sample Items
			Multiple-choice questions
			Fill-in-the-blank questions
			Drag-and-drop questions
			Drop-down menu questions
		Managing Your Time for the Science Test
	Chapter 15 Sampling Some Science Practice Questions
		Science Practice Questions
		Answers and Explanations
Part 5 Counting All the Possible Solutions: The Mathematical Reasoning Test
	Chapter 16 Safety in Numbers: Facing the Mathematical Reasoning Test
		Looking at the Skills the Math Test Covers
		Understanding the Test Format
		Revealing Some Helpful Prep Pointers
	Chapter 17 Mathematical Reasoning Question Types and Solving Strategies
		Perfecting Your Approach with Sample Questions
			Making the most of multiple-choice questions
			Providing the answer in fill-in-the-blank items
			Answering other special item types
		Using the Mathematical Reasoning Test’s Special Features
			Solving questions with and without a calculator
			Refreshing your memory with the formula sheet
			Inserting special symbols
		Managing Your Time for the Math Test
	Chapter 18 Practicing Sample Mathematical Reasoning Problems
		Mathematical Reasoning Practice Questions
		Answers and Explanations
Part 6 Putting Your Skills to the Test: GED Practice Test 1
	Chapter 19 Practice Test 1: Reasoning through Language Arts
		Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1, Reasoning through Language Arts
		Extended Response
	Chapter 20 Answers for Practice Test 1, Reasoning through Language Arts
		Answers and Explanations
		Sample Extended Response
		Answer Key
	Chapter 21 Practice Test 1: Social Studies
		Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1, Social Studies
	Chapter 22 Answers for Practice Test 1, Social Studies
		Answers and Explanations
		Answer Key
	Chapter 23 Practice Test 1: Science
		Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1, Science
		Science Test
	Chapter 24 Answers for Practice Test 1, Science
		Answers and Explanations
		Answer Key
	Chapter 25 Practice Test 1: Mathematical Reasoning
		Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1, Mathematical Reasoning
	Chapter 26 Answers for Practice Test 1, Mathematical Reasoning
		Answers and Explanations
		Answer Key
Part 7 Getting More Test Practice: GED Practice Test 2
	Chapter 27 Practice Test 2: Reasoning through Language Arts
		Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2, Reasoning through Language Arts
		Extended Response
	Chapter 28 Answers for Practice Test 2, Reasoning through Language Arts
		Answers and Explanations
		Sample Extended Response
		Answer Key
	Chapter 29 Practice Test 2: Social Studies
		Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2, Social Studies
	Chapter 30 Answers for Practice Test 2, Social Studies
		Answers and Explanations
		Answer Key
	Chapter 31 Practice Test 2: Science
		Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2, Science
	Chapter 32 Answers for Practice Test 2, Science
		Answers and Explanations
		Answer Key
	Chapter 33 Practice Test 2: Mathematical Reasoning
		Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2, Mathematical Reasoning
	Chapter 34 Answers for Practice Test 2, Mathematical Reasoning
		Answers and Explanations
		Answer Key
Part 8 The Part of Tens
	Chapter 35 Ten Surefire Ways to Prepare for the GED Test
		Strategizing Where and When You Will Test
		Taking Practice Tests
		Studying Subject-Matter Books
		Enrolling in a GED Test Preparation Class
		Setting a Time and a Place to Study
		Getting Familiar with the Computer and Calculator
		Preparing for the Test in Your Mind
		Getting Good Rest the Week before the Test
		Making Sure You Have Proper Identification
		Setting Up Your Test Area or Getting to the Test Site
	Chapter 36 Ten Tips for Surviving Test Day
		Wear Comfortable Clothes
		Arrive at the Test Site Early
		Keep Conversations Light and Short
		Arrange Your Work Area
		Relax and Breathe
		Stay Focused on the Task at Hand
		Look at Only Your Test
		Start with the Easy Questions
		Write Clearly and Carefully
		Do Your Best, No Matter What
	Chapter 37 Ten Ways to Use Your GED After You Pass the Test
		Getting a Job
		Getting a Promotion
		Updating Your Resume
		Showing Others What You Can Achieve
		Proving You’re Ready for Further Education
		Setting an Example for Your Kids
		Enhancing Your Wall Décor and Social Media
		Making You Feel like Part of a Select Group
		Motivating Yourself
		Improving Your Self-Esteem
Appendix A Practicing Basic Computer Skills for the GED Test
	Using a Mouse
		Making selections
		Moving around the page
		Editing your text
		Using the calculator
		Finding math formulas and symbols
	Practicing Your Typing on a Keyboard
Index
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