GED case studies
GED · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The GED® test is a high school equivalency credential earned by passing four separate subject exams: Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. It is designed for adults and out-of-school learners who did not finish a traditional high school diploma and need a credential for college, training programs, or employment. The GED case studies are 5 cases and about 3,161 words.
1Two Part-Time Offers With a Certification Deadline
A GED candidate works toward a college certificate while supporting two younger siblings. She has two part-time job offers, both requiring 4 weeks per month.
621 words, about 3 min2The Composting Op-Ed
A local newspaper publishes an op-ed arguing that the city's new curbside composting program 'pays for itself' and that 'residents overwhelmingly support it.' The program costs 4.2 million per year. It diverts 22,000 tons of food scraps from the landfill, where the tipping fee is 68 per ton.
608 words, about 3 min3The Zoning Hearing Traffic Dispute
A city of 90,000 is considering a 400-unit apartment complex near a major intersection. The developer's traffic study, paid for by the developer, predicts 2,100 additional daily vehicle trips and rates the intersection at level of service C, which is generally acceptable.
646 words, about 3 min4The Three-Plot Mulch Trial
A community garden volunteer wants to know whether shredded paper mulch keeps soil moister than straw mulch or bare soil. She marks three 2 m by 3 m plots along a fence.
621 words, about 3 min5Mean vs. Median in Training-Program Advertising
A GED graduate is comparing two medical-assistant training programs. Program X advertises an average starting salary of 38,000 and a 92% completion rate; its cohort had 25 students, and one graduate was hired at 70,000 by a specialty clinic.
665 words, about 3 min