GED Examination Format
The GED Examination test candidates in the following four study areas:
Mathematical Reasoning
Topics
- Basic Math
- Geometry
- Basic Algebra
- Graphs and Functions
Format
- 2 parts
- Access to math formula sheet and on-screen calculator
- Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, fill-in-the-blank, select an area, and drop-down)
Duration
Reasoning Through Language Arts
Topics
- Reading for Meaning
- Identifying and Creating Arguments
- Grammar and Language
Format
- 3 sections
- 1 written essay (extended response)
- Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, select an area, and drop down)
Duration
- 150 minutes
- 10 minute break between parts 2 and 3
- 45 minutes for the written essay
Social Studies
Topics
- Reading for Meaning in Social Studies
- Analyzing Historical Events and Arguments in Social Studies
- Using Numbers and Graphs in Social Studies
Format
- 1 part
- Access to on-screen calculator
- Multiple choice and other question types (drag and drop, select an area, and drop down)
Duration
Science
Topics
- Reading for Meaning in Science
- Designing and Interpreting Science Experiments
- Using Numbers and Graphics in Science
Format
- 1 part
- Access to on-screen calculator
- Multiple choice and other question types (fill in the blank, drag and drop, hot spot, and drop down)
Duration
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