The GED Exam Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know

Page 1

The Basics:

GED: General Education Development

Five Subject Tests: Science, Math, Social Studies, Language Arts (Writing), and Language Arts (Reading)

Scoring 200-800 on each individual test

Each test requires a 410 minimum to past

A new version of the test came out starting this year (2014)--it is now taken on a computer to ensure that adults have basic computer skills

The GED evaluates critical career-and-college-ready skills and knowledge

The Cost:

Cost will vary depending on state

typical fees are $120 for the whole, $30 per test (Language arts test are combined)

What to Bring:

ID with picture, birth date, and address

pens and pencils

a watch or small table clock

the test fee

What NOT to bring:

smart phone or cell phone

ipod or other portable music device

food and drink

calculator (calculator is provided)

textbooks, reference books or cheat sheets

Study Tips:

Practice, practice, practice!

Don't cram! Manage time well and study a bit every day

stay calm, organized, and motivated

For science, keep in mind that there will be more life science questions than earth & physical sciences

For math, don't forget to review basic things you learned in the past. Even though they may seem easy, they are important!

talk to your tutors and teachers if you are struggling with something

Test-Taking Tips:

Get plenty of rest the night before

eat a healthy breakfast

read directions carefully

be mindful of how much time is left (bring a watch!)

don't be afraid to make an educated guess, there is no deduction for a wrong answer!

trust your instincts

mark the answer sheet carefully

in the reading section, read over the questions before a passage so you know what to look for

New Page