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Reviewing the GED Test and What It Covers

By: Achim K. Krull and Dale E. Shuttleworth and Murray Shukyn and

Updated: 12-29-2016

From The Book: GED Test 2022 / 2023 For Dummies with Online Practice

GED Test 2022 / 2023 For Dummies with Online Practice

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Before you begin to prepare for something as important as passing the GED test, you need to know what you're getting into — namely, what the different test sections are all about. Each test section is a series of mostly multiple-choice questions, each having four possible answers. However, some items are specifically designed for the computer interface, such as fill-in-the-blank, drag-and-drop, drop-down menu, and hot-spot questions, as well as Extended Response and Short Answer items.

The Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA) and Social Studies tests both have an Extended Response, which requires you to write a good, draft-quality essay with correct spelling and grammar on an assigned topic. You have a time limit in which to write the essay. The RLA test allows you 45 minutes, while the Social Studies test allows 25 minutes. The Science test asks you a Short Answer question (basically a mini essay).

The GED test sections vary in length and have different numbers of questions. The information in the following table gives you a brief overview of each test:

Test	Test Structure	Time Allowed (In Minutes)
Reasoning through Language Arts	Approx. 20 questions	35
	1 essay	45
	Approx. 30 questions	60
Social Studies	Approx. 50 questions	65
	1 essay	25
Science	Approx. 50 questions including 2 Short Answer items (allow 10 min per)	90
Mathematical Reasoning	Approx. 46 questions (the first 5 you do without a calculator)	115

Now that you know the face of the enemy, you can begin to prepare to meet its challenges.

Make sure you check the GED Testing Service for ongoing updates and further information. This test is a work in progress, and the GED Testing Service is making changes and modifications regularly based on experience and feedback from clients.

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Tim Collins, PhD, has worked in the field of education for over 40 years, and has taught learners of all ages and backgrounds. For over 25 years, he has specialized in materials development for the GED^® test, and he has helped countless learners prepare for and pass this life-changing test.

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