GED Math study guide
GED Math · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The GED® test is the official high school equivalency credential offered by GED Testing Service LLC. According to the official site, it "covers 4 subjects: Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning Through Language Arts," and candidates may take all four together or one at a time at an official GED® test center when they feel ready. The credential is designed for adults who did not finish high school and want a route to college or employment; the site notes that nearly all colleges and employers accept the GED® credential, and that there are over 21 million graduates. Testing accommodations can be requested before scheduling. The GED Math study guide has 4 sections and about 1,135 words.
01Mathematical Reasoning: Rates, Percents, and Multi-Step Problems
The GED Mathematical Reasoning test rewards careful reading as much as calculation. You need fluency with arithmetic on rational numbers, ratio and proportion, percent change, order of operations, evaluating expressions, and linear relationships (slope, intercepts, interpreting a graph).
268 words, about 1 min02Science: Reading Data, Designing Experiments, and Using Evidence
GED Science passages present short texts, tables, graphs, and diagrams drawn from life science, physical science, Earth and space science, and health. Most questions test science practices rather than memorized facts: interpreting data, designing and evaluating investigations, reasoning with evidence, and understanding how scientific ideas connect.
294 words, about 1 min03Social Studies: Analyzing Sources, Arguments, and Civic Documents
GED Social Studies integrates civics and government, U.S. history, economics, and geography, and it emphasizes reading and reasoning with sources.
298 words, about 1 min04Reasoning Through Language Arts: Close Reading, Evidence, and Clear Writing
GED Reasoning Through Language Arts tests reading comprehension, grammar and language conventions, and extended writing. Reading passages come from literary texts and informational texts (including workplace and historical documents).
275 words, about 1 min