What Is The
GED Test?
The General Educational Development (GED) Test is made up of four subject tests: Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science.
When passed, the GED provides the test taker with certification of high school-level academic skills. It is a common alternative to achieving a high school diploma.
WHAT ARE THE GED
Subjects?
Mathematical Reasoning
The Mathematical Reasoning section tests basic math, geometry, basic algebra, graphs, and functions. This section has two parts: a calculator and a non-calculator section.
Test takers have 115 minutes to complete this section.
Reasoning Through Language Arts
The Reasoning Through Language Arts section tests reading for meaning, grammar, language, and identifying and creating arguments. This section has three parts: two multiple-choice sections and one written essay.
Test takers have 150 minutes to complete the multiple-choice sections and 45 minutes for the written essay.
Social Studies
The Social Studies section tests reading for meaning in social studies which involves analyzing historical events and arguments; and using numbers and graphs within a social studies context.
Test takers have 70 minutes to complete this section.
Science
The Science section tests reading for meaning in science; designing and interpreting science experiments; and using numbers and graphics.
Test takers have 90 minutes to complete this section.
MORE INFORMATION AND
Resources
Register
To register, create an account through CollegeBoard and select the desired SAT Subject Test.
https://app.ged.com/signup?language=ENU&locale=USA
GED.com – Additional Information and Practice Test